In times of escalating climate-related challenges, Generation Z is the generational cohort that has been fighting for global climate justice. There is an expectation that the next generation will suffer from the long-term effects of climate change through occurrence of natural disasters such as heatwaves and rising temperatures. Knowing their attitude toward climate justice is an essential aspect of the ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change impacts. In this light, this study focused on the attitudes of Generation Z students at Mindanao State University—General Santos (MSU-GenSan), Southern Philippines, within the Global Justice Framework of Thomas Pogge. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a structured survey with a five-point Likert scale to acquire the respondents’ awareness and position on climate justice. Statistical methods, including descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations), were used to identify patterns and trends. Results revealed that Generation Z students were highly aware of the detrimental effects of climate change (M = 4.20, SD = 0.77). The study also finds that the Generation Z students at MSU-GenSan put importance on the necessity for education (M = 4.17, SD = 0.82), funding (M = 4.10, SD = 0.84), and networking (M = 4.17, SD = 0.82) in emancipating them and strengthening their engagement in climate justice. Moreover, enhancing collaborative networks empowers this cohort for mentorship and partnership with external organizations. These insights positioned Generation Z and academia as agents and institutions for realizing SDG 13: Climate Action, emphasizing the need to empower the youth to address climate injustices and lead transformative change.

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Generation Z’s Attitudes on Global Climate Justice: A Case Study

  • Christine Faith Murillo,
  • Yvonnie Antolin,
  • Lance Guiang,
  • Charles Rj Arroyo,
  • Kathleen Mariel Parreñas,
  • Phil Rodolf Quisel,
  • Chardrey Tan,
  • Mearlyn Vargas,
  • Kenneth Lisbo

摘要

In times of escalating climate-related challenges, Generation Z is the generational cohort that has been fighting for global climate justice. There is an expectation that the next generation will suffer from the long-term effects of climate change through occurrence of natural disasters such as heatwaves and rising temperatures. Knowing their attitude toward climate justice is an essential aspect of the ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change impacts. In this light, this study focused on the attitudes of Generation Z students at Mindanao State University—General Santos (MSU-GenSan), Southern Philippines, within the Global Justice Framework of Thomas Pogge. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a structured survey with a five-point Likert scale to acquire the respondents’ awareness and position on climate justice. Statistical methods, including descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations), were used to identify patterns and trends. Results revealed that Generation Z students were highly aware of the detrimental effects of climate change (M = 4.20, SD = 0.77). The study also finds that the Generation Z students at MSU-GenSan put importance on the necessity for education (M = 4.17, SD = 0.82), funding (M = 4.10, SD = 0.84), and networking (M = 4.17, SD = 0.82) in emancipating them and strengthening their engagement in climate justice. Moreover, enhancing collaborative networks empowers this cohort for mentorship and partnership with external organizations. These insights positioned Generation Z and academia as agents and institutions for realizing SDG 13: Climate Action, emphasizing the need to empower the youth to address climate injustices and lead transformative change.