Climate change

• As the climate continues to change, millions of

poor people face greater challenges in terms of
extreme events, health effects, food security,
livelihood security, migration, water security,
cultural identity, and other related risks.
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson the learners are
expected to:
• Define social issue
• Identify social issues that impact people around
the world.
• Develop charity and passion to help others in
need.
LESSON 5: SOCIAL ISSUES
 WHAT ARE SOCIAL ISSUES?

• A social issue is an issue that relates to society's

perception of people's personal lives. It can be
seen as any issue that has an impact on
individuals in society.
• There are many types of social issues that affect
people:
• Global Issues: social issues that affect the
entire world;
• National Issues or Regional Issues: social
issues that affect a particular country or
region (e.g., China, Hong Kong); or
• Local issues: social issues that affect
people more locally in their communities,
schools or places of work.
1. Give 4 examples of social issues that impact on
people around the world.

2. Which of these issues have the greatest impact

on your life? Why?
• As an Augustinian, what are the
things you can do to help limit
climate change?