myths of green growth

This microlearning is suitable as an entry module on fossil fuels in green capitalism. It starts with an introduction to technological solutions to the climate crisis, which can nevertheless reinforce global injustices. An example of this is green hydrogen as an energy source, whose social and ecological risks are illustrated by a meme. In the following slides, the neo-colonial aspects of the production and transport of hydrogen are discussed in further detail. The participants can then be invited to consider what alternatives they can think of for an energy transition that is both socially and ecologically just.

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tips for instructors

The way we learn about societal developments is changing – and with it our educational media. Global Citizenship Education is increasingly taking place online, but how can transformative education be transferred to everyday formats such as social media? Teenagers and young adults in particular are progressively acquiring knowledge via social media channels such as Instagram, Twitter or Tiktok. This opens up a window of opportunity for Global learning: By engaging with the audience in their everyday lives, they gain low-threshold access to global approaches. Also, their own role and self-efficacy is emphasised.
As a result, we have transformed some of our methods into small, digital learning units: Memes, infographics and short videos on climate justice, global inequalities and distribution issues. They enable small learning increments that use playful and humorous elements to facilitate reflection and engagement with larger learning objectives. These so-called microlearnings can be used as a discussion starter for a workshop, given as a follow-up or recommended for independent research.