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Session 1: The pyramid of polarisation

Session one of the online, self-paced Climate Ambassador learning focuses on how people become polarised in their views

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Activity: a divisive decision

Now that you have watched the video on how polarisation can emerge and how to avoid it, can you think of a climate-related or school-related situation where: 

  1. You saw a decision being introduced that divided a group

  2. You noticed yourself on the opposite side of a pyramid to someone else you had to collaborate with 

Think about: 

  • What happened in that situation?
  • How – if at all – was it dealt with or resolved? 

Take a minute to think about an example and make some notes. You might want to talk through your example with a friend or family member; this can help you make sense of how best to avoid these unhelpful moments of opinion fragmentation about the critical work that needs to happen on climate change.