🌍 Part 1: Understanding Different Perspectives

1. What are the two main perspectives on climate change mentioned in your research reading?

2. Circle the groups that might have different views on climate change in New Zealand:

Farmers

Environmental activists

Business owners

Scientists

Young people

Government officials

🎥 Part 2: Local Activist Perspective

3. What was the main message from the local climate activist in the video/interview?

4. How might this activist's perspective positively influence New Zealand society?

5. What could be a negative impact of this perspective on society?

🏛️ Part 3: Societal Influences

6. Fill in the blanks about how perspectives influence society:

Different climate change perspectives can influence New Zealand _____________ by affecting how people vote and what issues they prioritise. These perspectives also shape _____________ behaviour, such as whether people choose to recycle, use public transport, or buy electric vehicles. Government _____________ can be influenced by public opinion on climate change.

7. Match the perspective with its likely influence on society:

1. "Climate change is urgent"

2. "Economic growth is priority"

3. "Technology will solve it"

A. Focus on innovation and research funding

B. Immediate policy changes and protests

C. Slower environmental regulations