Mini Simulation
U.S. Arctic Policy
Should the United States launch a new Arctic policy in response to climate change and investments from countries like China and Russia in the region? Explore this simulation.
Climate & Energy
Mini Simulation
Stopping Deforestation in the Amazon
Should the United States take action to stop deforestation in the Amazon to combat climate change? Explore this simulation.
Mini Simulation
Solar Geoengineering
Should the United States consider the use of solar geoengineering to combat climate change? Explore this simulation.
Mini Simulation
Should the United States Ratify the Law of the Sea?
In this mini-simulation explore whether or not the United States should ratify the UN Convention's Law of the Sea.
Mini Simulation
Hurricane in the Caribbean
How should the United States assist small island nations facing disasters? Explore this simulation.
Simulation
Global Climate Change Policy (UNSC)
A major summit approaches where the UN Security Council will meet to discuss the effects of climate change on security.
Simulation
Global Climate Change Policy (NSC)
A major international climate summit approaches, and all eyes are on the United States.
High School
Lesson Plan
Climate Change: Renewable Energy and Batteries
Length
one 45-minute period
Lesson Plan
Climate Change: International Agreements
Length
one 45-minute period
Lesson Plan
Climate Change: Regulation and Market-Based Climate Solutions
Length
one 45-minute period
Lesson Plan
Climate Change: Who Releases the Most Greenhouse Gases
Length
one 45-minute period
Lesson Plan
Climate Change and Infectious Diseases
Length
one 45-minute period
Lesson Plan
Climate Change: Coffee and Costs
Length
one 45 minute period
Lesson Plan
Climate Change: Mitigation
Length
one 45 minute period
Lesson Plan
Climate Change: Actions
Length
One 45-minute period
Higher Education
Activity
Navigating the Green Transition
Length
One class period
Activity
Combating Climate Change: Climate Simulator Activity
Length
One class session
Activity
Hurricane in the Caribbean Mini Simulation Activity
Length
Two class periods
Activity
Solar Geoengineering Mini Simulation Activity
Length
Two class periods
Activity
Climate Prompts: Fact or Fiction?
Length
Varies
Activity
Create a Mitigation Awareness Video
Length
One 60-90 minute class period
Book Guide
Thicker Than Oil
In this book, CFR Adjunct Senior Fellow Rachel Bronson presents the first full history of the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, revealing why the alliance was formed and what we stand to lose if it collapses. Teaching notes by the author.
Book Guide
The River Runs Black
In this book, CFR Senior Fellow Elizabeth C. Economy uses historical research, case studies, and interviews with officials, scholars, and activists in China to provide insightful analysis of the economic and political roots of China’s environmental challenge as well as the evolution of the leadership’s response. Teaching notes by the author.
Learning Journeys for your Students
A learning journey is a student facing, curated collection of resources that explore a topic from a specific perspective.
Learning Journey
Energy Challenges in the Face of Climate Change
Learn how the world can transform its energy use to fight climate change.
Learning Journey
Climate Policy: Opportunities and Obstacles
Learn how governments and international organizations can lead the fight against climate change.
Learning Journey
How the World Can Adapt to Climate Impacts
Learn how the world can adapt to the many threats posed by climate change.