Module #1 Introduction to Climate Change Economics Overview of the course, importance of climate change, and the role of economics in addressing the issue
Module #2 The Science of Climate Change Understanding the causes and impacts of climate change, including the greenhouse effect, temperature increase, and consequences for natural systems
Module #3 Economic Impacts of Climate Change Assessing the economic costs of climate change, including damages to infrastructure, health, and ecosystems
Module #4 The Economics of Climate Change Mitigation Analyzing the costs and benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the role of carbon pricing and low-carbon technologies
Module #5 Carbon Pricing and Cap-and-Trade Systems Designing and implementing effective carbon pricing mechanisms, including cap-and-trade systems and carbon taxes
Module #6 Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Technologies Economic analysis of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydro power, and their role in reducing emissions
Module #7 Energy Efficiency and Demand Management Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy demand through behavioral change and technological innovation
Module #8 Transportation and Climate Change Economic analysis of low-carbon transportation options, including electric vehicles, public transport, and non-motorized transport
Module #9 Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Economic approaches to climate change adaptation, including risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and investment in resilience
Module #10 Climate Change and Sustainable Development Understanding the links between climate change, poverty, and sustainable development, and the role of economics in promoting sustainable development
Module #11 International Cooperation and Climate Governance Analyzing the role of international agreements, institutions, and governance in addressing climate change
Module #12 Climate Change and Human Migration Economic analysis of the impacts of climate change on human migration, including displacement, adaptation, and resilience
Module #13 Climate Change and Health Economic analysis of the health impacts of climate change, including heat stress, vector-borne diseases, and mental health
Module #14 Climate Change and Agriculture Economic analysis of the impacts of climate change on agriculture, including crop yields, food security, and sustainable agriculture practices
Module #15 Climate Change and Water Resources Economic analysis of the impacts of climate change on water resources, including water scarcity, quality, and management
Module #16 Climate Change and Urban Planning Economic analysis of the impacts of climate change on urban areas, including urban heat islands, green infrastructure, and resilient urban planning
Module #17 Climate Change and Biodiversity Economic analysis of the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, including ecosystem services, conservation, and sustainable use
Module #18 Economic Modeling and Climate Change Introduction to economic modeling techniques for climate change, including cost-benefit analysis and integrated assessment models
Module #19 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate Change Mitigation Applying cost-benefit analysis to climate change mitigation options, including the social cost of carbon
Module #20 Integrated Assessment Models of Climate Change Using integrated assessment models to analyze the economic impacts of climate change and the effectiveness of policy responses
Module #21 Economic Evaluation of Climate Change Adaptation Economic evaluation of climate change adaptation options, including cost-effectiveness analysis and multi-criteria analysis
Module #22 Climate Change and Economic Development Analyzing the relationships between climate change, economic growth, and sustainable development
Module #23 Climate Change and Inequality Economic analysis of the distributional impacts of climate change, including effects on poverty, inequality, and vulnerable populations
Module #24 Climate Change and Financial Markets Analyzing the impacts of climate change on financial markets, including risk assessment, disclosure, and investment
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Climate Change Economics career
