Though climate change affects the whole planet, its impacts vary significantly from country to country. On this five-week course from the University of Edinburgh, you’ll explore climate change in the context of Mexico. You’ll gain an understanding of the challenges the country is facing and how it is working to address them. You’ll also investigate the science, policy, and business contexts of climate change and how people can take action to tackle the climate crisis.
Climate Solutions: Mexico
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11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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What you'll learn
What climate change is and how to address it.
The science, policy and business contexts of global climate change.
The current climate of Mexico and how climate change has already impacted, and will continue to impact, Mexico.
How everyone, including young people, can drive action and take actions themselves.
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October 2024
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There are 5 modules in this course
We start the course with an introduction to climate change. We'll have a look at its impacts, why climate justice is important, and two key solutions: mitigation and adaptation.
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2 videos12 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
This second module focuses on science. We'll look at the causes of climate change, where emissions come from, and why ‘1.5 degrees’ and ‘Net Zero’ are the two most important numbers in the world!
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4 videos6 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts
Learn how we can use supercomputers and climate models to make projections about the future, and look specifically at Mexico's climate.
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2 videos10 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
Find out how we can use the risk triangle to help address climate impacts, and learn the importance of mitigation and adaptation.
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3 videos6 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Learn more about the impact our lifestyle choices can have on the climate. Explore solutions for tackling the climate crisis, find out how you can get involved and inspire others to take action!
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5 videos9 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
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Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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