Climate Solutions

Climate Solutions

Instructors: Dave Reay

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

30 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

What climate change is and what causes it.
What governments and big business need to do to tackle the climate crisis.
Why climate solutions are important for all life on our planet.

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Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

This short course has been designed by award-winning climate change experts and passionate educators to give you an insight into the greatest challenge of our era.

Through completing the course, you'll gain a deeper understanding of core climate concepts such as mitigation, adaptation, climate justice, carbon footprinting, net zero and solutions frameworks. We'll look at some of the key players in crafting solutions, such as governments, big business – and you! You’ll uncover your own potential to create a positive impact and be equipped with practical, actionable steps to address the Climate Crisis head on. Join our global community of change-makers who are committed to forging a brighter, greener future for everyone. This course is also available with captions in Chinese: https://www.coursera.org/learn/climate-change-carbon-capture-and-storage-chinese Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the 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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5 videos11 readings2 assignments

5 videos Total 11 minutes

Welcome to Climate Solutions! 1 minute
From T-shirt to Greenhouse Gas 1 minute
Climate Impacts on Human Health 3 minutes
Climate Impacts on the Global Economy 3 minutes
How Do We Mitigate and Adapt? 3 minutes

11 readings Total 74 minutes

Get Started 1 minute
Climate Change as a Game of Tetris 3 minutes
Does Everyone Agree? 1 minute
Sustainable Development 10 minutes
The Lifecycle of a T-shirt 6 minutes
Drivers, Changes and Impacts 10 minutes
Climate Impacts on Natural Systems 4 minutes
Who Is Affected by Climate Change? 10 minutes
Climate Justice Explained 4 minutes
Four Imperatives for Action 10 minutes
Changing Temperature in Your Hometown 15 minutes

2 assignments Total 25 minutes

Warm-up Quiz 10 minutes
Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

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!

What's included

5 videos7 readings2 assignments

5 videos Total 9 minutes

Welcome to Module 2! 1 minute
A Closer Look at the Carbon Cycle 3 minutes
How Much Have Things Changed? 2 minutes
Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) 2 minutes
1.5 Degrees Celsius 1 minute

7 readings Total 27 minutes

Take a Moment to Reflect 5 minutes
Is Climate Change Natural? 8 minutes
Climate History Through Ice 3 minutes
Carbon Dioxide Emissions on the Rise 5 minutes
The Difference between 1.5°C and 2°C 2 minutes
Net Zero 2 minutes
The Carbon Budget 2 minutes

2 assignments Total 25 minutes

Warm-up Quiz 10 minutes
Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

In this third module, we'll explore how climate change can be tackled through actions right across societies; the strategies that can and are being used; and the need to prepare for the impacts of climate change as well as to cut emissions.

What's included

5 videos8 readings2 assignments

5 videos Total 11 minutes

Welcome to Module 3! 1 minute
Who Are the Key Players? 4 minutes
The Hierarchy of Responses 3 minutes
Drawdown in Practice 2 minutes
How Can We Adapt? 2 minutes

8 readings Total 71 minutes

How Can Young People Help? 7 minutes
How Can We Respond? 1 minute
Stabilisation Wedges 5 minutes
Wedges Case Study: Agriculture 3 minutes
Project Drawdown 6 minutes
Choose a Climate Solution 15 minutes
Adapting to Climate Risks 4 minutes
Climate Adaptation Game 30 minutes

2 assignments Total 25 minutes

Warm-up Quiz 10 minutes
Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

In this fourth module, we'll look at what governments and big institutions are doing (and what they're not!) so far to fight climate change, and what they need to do now.

What's included

3 videos6 readings2 assignments

3 videos Total 7 minutes

Welcome to Module 4! 1 minute
International Climate Policies and Agreements 2 minutes
National Climate Policy 4 minutes

6 readings Total 51 minutes

Climate Action Tracker 5 minutes
A Call for Action 3 minutes
Mission 1.5° Game 20 minutes
Climate Strikes 12 minutes
Get Involved and Inspire Others 10 minutes
What's the Cost? 1 minute

2 assignments Total 25 minutes

Warm-up Quiz 10 minutes
Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

In this final module, we'll reflect on our behaviours and discover how each of us can take action to reduce our carbon footprint. You'll discover how you can take climate action from home, work and study, from what you buy to who you vote for!

What's included

4 videos6 readings2 assignments

4 videos Total 6 minutes

Welcome to Module 5! 1 minute
How to Reduce Your Footprint 2 minutes
Do Nation: How to Make a Pledge 1 minute
7 Key Climate Messages 2 minutes

6 readings Total 53 minutes

What's Your Food Footprint? 9 minutes
Quiz: Guess the Food Footprint 10 minutes
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint 15 minutes
Facts and Values 8 minutes
Congratulations! 1 minute
Post-Course Survey 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 25 minutes

Warm-up Quiz 10 minutes
Test Your Knowledge 15 minutes

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Dave Reay

The University of Edinburgh

2 Courses 3,248 learners

Galina Toteva

The University of Edinburgh

1 Course 2,835 learners

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Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024

The course is superb; I recommend it for everyone.

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023

A really inspirational and insightful course that provides useful information for anyone who wants to learn more about climate change and how to make a difference

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

it was a wonderful journey learning with you. Thank you for the opportunity giving

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