“Climate change is a challenge that few want to take on, but the price of inaction is so high”. This statement marks part of the speech by Ms. Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, Civil Society Representative from the Marshall Islands, who was selected from over 500 applicants to address the opening of the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.

This activity helps to highlight climate justice issues using carbon emission and vulnerability data for a selection of countries using ‘Top Trump’ cards. Students compare countries’ historical carbon emissions and their vulnerability to climate change, revealing that nations with lower emissions often face greater climate impacts. This activity emphasises the need for equitable climate policies and international support for vulnerable countries, underscoring the importance of addressing climate justice by helping those who have contributed least to the problem but suffer the most.