Module #1 Introduction to Climate Change Overview of climate change, its causes, and its impacts
Module #2 The Science of Climate Change Understanding the greenhouse effect, climate models, and climate feedback loops
Module #3 Climate Change Impacts:Temperature and Sea Level Rise Examining the current and projected impacts of climate change on global temperatures and sea levels
Module #4 Climate Change Impacts:Extreme Weather and Water Resources Exploring the connections between climate change and extreme weather events, as well as its impacts on global water resources
Module #5 Climate Change Impacts:Ecosystems and Biodiversity Investigating the effects of climate change on ecosystems, biodiversity, and ecosystem services
Module #6 Climate Change and Human Health Examining the relationships between climate change and human health, including heat stress, vector-borne diseases, and mental health
Module #7 Environmental Policy and Governance Introduction to environmental policy, governance, and institutions at the international, national, and local levels
Module #8 International Climate Change Agreements History and analysis of international climate change agreements, including the UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, and Kyoto Protocol
Module #9 National Climate Change Policies Case studies of national climate change policies, including carbon pricing, clean energy targets, and green infrastructure investments
Module #10 Local Climate Change Governance Exploring the role of cities, municipalities, and local governments in climate change mitigation and adaptation
Module #11 Climate Change Mitigation Strategies Analyzing various strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification of transportation
Module #12 Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Introduction to CCUS technologies and their potential role in mitigating climate change
Module #13 Adaptation and Resilience Strategies for adapting to the impacts of climate change, including climate-resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and climate-smart agriculture
Module #14 Climate Change and Sustainable Development Exploring the intersections between climate change and sustainable development, including the SDGs and climate-resilient development pathways
Module #15 Economic Instruments for Climate Change Mitigation Analyzing the use of economic instruments, such as carbon taxes, cap-and-trade systems, and green bonds, for climate change mitigation
Module #16 Climate Change and Human Migration Investigating the relationships between climate change, migration, and displacement
Module #17 Climate Change and Food Security Examining the impacts of climate change on food systems, including crop yields, food prices, and food security
Module #18 Climate Change and Water Security Analyzing the impacts of climate change on water resources, including water scarcity, flooding, and water quality
Module #19 Climate Change and Conflict Exploring the potential links between climate change and conflict, including resource competition and social unrest
Module #20 Climate Justice and Equity Investigating the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and the importance of climate justice and equity
Module #21 Communicating Climate Change Strategies for effectively communicating climate change to different audiences, including the media, policymakers, and the public
Module #22 Climate Change and the Private Sector Examining the role of the private sector in climate change mitigation and adaptation, including corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices
Module #23 Climate Change and International Cooperation Analyzing the importance of international cooperation in addressing climate change, including climate diplomacy and global climate governance
Module #24 Climate Change Policy and Governance in the Future Looking ahead:future directions for climate change policy and governance at the international, national, and local levels
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Climate Change and Environmental Policy career
