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UN CC:e-Learn

An Introduction to Climate Change and Human Rights

via UN CC:e-Learn

Overview

This course addresses how human rights obligations require the international community to take more ambitious action to mitigate emissions, to support adaptation that benefits persons, groups and peoples in vulnerable situations, and to address loss and damage associated with the impacts of climate change.

Syllabus

Who is this course for? This course is intended for everyone with an interest in learning more about climate change and human rights; including policy-makers, students, experts, activists and academics. The course will provide you with tools to better understand, discuss, participate, and act on climate change as well as human rights challenges and opportunities. 

Reviews

4.8 rating, based on 4 Class Central reviews

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  • Anonymous
    I've learned alot from this course . Thank you so much. Human rights should be given to all people in all nations regardless the race or religion. Humans should also enjoy the same rights in every part of the world. Climate change is an important to…
  • I recently completed a fascinating course on climate change and I must say it was truly enlightening. The course provided a comprehensive overview of the science behind climate change, its impacts on the environment, and the urgent need for action.…
  • TEREFE WORKU
    The course is timely as climate change will, directly and indirectly, affect the enjoyment of human rights. Typical examples are sea level rise, temperature increases, and extreme weather events affecting the rights to health, food, water, and life. This course covered more or less the entire region in line with climate change and human rights. Personally, I found the course timely and worthwhile.
  • Anonymous
    An excellent online course which provides an in-depth understanding of the impacts of climate change and the value of human rights as a meaningful solution on the path to a sustainable future.

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