Exploring the Levers of Power
CLIMATE PROJECT/ LESSON 3.4ACTIVITY EXPLORING THE LEVERS OF POWER1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Exploring the Levers of Power”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/PurposeUse theLevers of Change Graphic Biographiesto explore how individuals, businesses, NGOs, and governments help carry out climate action. This activity will help you build an understanding of how the different levers of power support climate solutions in different ways.Process1.Working independently or in small groups, read each graphic biography and fill out the chart below.Graphic biography titleWhat climate solution (or solutions) was the focus of this graphic biography? There might be more than one solution.How did the subject of the biography work to implement their solution (or solutions)? Include the lever of power used.
CLIMATE PROJECT / LESSON 3.4ACTIVITY EXPLORING THE LEVERS OF POWER22.Choose one solution you read about in the graphic biographies. How could the same solution be supported by the other levers of power?3.In general, which lever do you think has the most power to create change? Why?4.Why do you think it’s important to understand the different levers of power and the role they play in implementing climate solutions?