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About the Course
Each part of the world faces specific vulnerabilities to climate change and has different opportunities to mitigate the effects and build resilience in the 21st century. With the ratification of the Paris Agreement, many countries have acceded to act in combatting climate change. Indeed, without climate action, decades of sustainable development is at risk, thus making this a ‘make or break’ point in time. Showcasing the most recent scientific evidence, explaining the different regional impacts and divulging climate action strategies, along with interactive tools such as a Carbon Footprint Tracker and (I) NDC Platform, this MOOC provides some opportunities, where you can take action on climate change.
About the Course
This action-oriented MOOC gives you the opportunity to learn about regional climate change impacts and sector-specific strategies to increase resilience and move towards a low-carbon future. You will have the opportunity to explore these issues in depth and tailor your learning experience for one or more of the following regions:
• Latin America and Caribbean
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Middle East and North Africa
• Eastern Europe and Central Asia
• East Asia and Pacific
• South Asia
In this endeavor, the MOOC brings together renowned scientists and policymakers to provide a synthesis of the most recent scientific evidence on climate change, regional low emissions and climate resilient development strategies across sectors. A team of expert Instructors will lead discussions around the Paris Agreement, reflections from COP22 and the progress on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Course Syllabus
Overview
‘From Climate Science to Action’ is divided into four weeks. The first two weeks will provide a comprehensive overview of the scientific evidence for climate change, followed by region-specific insights on the impacts of a warmer world in the 21st century. The last two weeks will focus on action strategies that are being undertaken in different regions and countries to meet the climate challenge, and how you as an individual can take action to avoid a warmer world!
Week 1: Climate Change in the 21st Century
• Historical and projected observed changes in the climate system, leading up to the end of the 21st century
• The potential of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) submitted at COP 21 from 187 countries to induce climate action
• Trends in climate change impacts, including loss of Arctic sea ice, melting glaciers, increased heat waves and extreme temperatures, and drought and aridity
• Possible responses from natural systems, explaining how warming could result in sea-level rise, heat waves and extreme temperatures, and ocean acidification
Week 2: Sectoral and Regional Impacts
• Impacts on key development sectors—from warming above pre-industrial temperatures and projected climate trends—across each of the world’s regions
• Sectoral impacts focusing on agricultural production, water resources, ecosystem services, and coastal vulnerability for affected populations
• Importance of risks with the potential to reverse hard-won development gains and potentially trap millions in poverty, illustrating the need for urgent action now
Week 3: From Science to Action on Climate Change
• Region-specific discussions on mitigation actions needed to reduce emissions while decreasing vulnerability to climate change impacts through adaptation and by building climate resilience
• Perspectives from regional experts on their experiences in strategies and actions proposed in each region to help transition towards a low-emissions, climate-resilient development path
• Discussions on the progress of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outcomes of the Paris Agreement and reflections from the Conference of Parties (COP)22
Week 4: What You Can Do
• Transformative impact of day-to-day changes when brought to a global scale
• The rationale for acting now, acting together and acting differently
• Examples and expected benefits of mitigation and adaptation policies, considering both contributions to global emission reductions and local development opportunities
In addition to the core resources and assignments, you may choose to go further, engaging in fun optional exercises, networking, discussion, and diving deeper into our rich selection of supplemental resources. You will have the opportunity to explore these issues in depth and tailor your learning experience for one or more of the following regions:
• Latin America and Caribbean
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Middle East and North Africa
• Eastern Europe and Central Asia
• East Asia and Pacific
• South Asia
Course Format
This MOOC has a week-by-week structure, with resources, activities and exercises for you to engage in during each of the four weeks of the course. Each week, you will find a variety of course material, including:
• Interactive video talks by renowned climate scientists and practitioners
• Interactive tools: the Carbon Footprint Tracker, (I) NDC platform
• Resources: Core, optional (deep dive) and fun interactives on the week’s theme
• Quizzes that check your knowledge, reinforce the lesson’s material and provide immediate feedback
• Assignments that will sharpen your skills of analysis, reflection and communication
• Discussion forums and social media that enable collaboration with others from around the world, enriching interaction among participants
• As a final project, you will create a digital artifact
You can also go much further than this, engaging in optional exercises, networking, or discussion forums and dive deeper into our rich selection of additional resources. We also will use e-discussions, and other tools to facilitate dialogue between the learners and experts.
Recommended Background: No background knowledge is necessary. The content of this course is designed to be accessible to students from any discipline.
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Top reviews
MF
Dec 5, 2022
Excellent learning experience, great resources, such mind-blowing facts and quite provocative to action. Thank you all who made this a reality. I am more empowered to fight mitigate climate change.
TS
Jun 4, 2017
It was very informative, the discussions were lively and brought together thinking around the world and broadened my perspective on Climate Change and its possible effects if we do nothing now.
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By Ana P
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May 23, 2017
Thank you so much for instructing Ana Pelayo, such a good job.
Ana Pelayo.
By Emmanuel I
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Mar 9, 2022
Very interactive and informative course. I have certainly learnt a lot.
By Ronald M
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Jul 5, 2023
tiene mucha informacion valiosa que hoy dia conosco de la problemática
By Md. A S
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Jun 13, 2017
It was course to learn about different aspects of climate change.
By Simon M
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Jun 29, 2017
Really nice course. It teaches a lot and is very informative...
By Zeinab S
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Nov 16, 2020
It would be better if there was less peer-reviewed assignments
By Miora R
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Apr 14, 2017
excited to start as this topic is really a current discussion
By Muhammad A S
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Oct 14, 2022
it was such a riveting and informative course. keep it up
By ABHIJIT G
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Feb 20, 2024
I have enjoyed every moment while undergoing this course.
By Prakash K S
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Jun 21, 2017
In-dept learning of the climate change phenomenon........
By Edgard M M
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Nov 18, 2017
Very good presentations and very good material to read.
By RODRIGO E P M
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Aug 3, 2020
A very complete course to get started in these topics.
By Dorothy N
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Jul 14, 2017
one of the best things that ever happened to me online
By Pralhad M
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Sep 20, 2021
such types of eye-opening programs save the biosphere
