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Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

Lund University via Coursera

Overview

How can we develop transformative skills and capacities to achieve climate neutral and sustainable cities? This course explores how we can design, create and achieve climate neutral and sustainable cities. We embrace the “mission to the moon” approach for tackling greenhouse emissions from cities putting an emphasis on pathways and opportunities. We utilise insights and inspiration from Sweden, Europe and around the world. We target how to support individuals and organisations in developing transformative skills and capacities for climate action on climate neutral in cities. We focus on mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions but also connect to adaptation, resilience, social justice and sustainable development in the context of cities, climate and change.

Syllabus

  • Module: Visions and Plans
    • In this module we begin with looking at visions for climate action and the plans or strategies on how to achieve ambitious goals.
  • Module: Data and Tools
    • In this module we explore tools and data for climate action and creating both immediate and long-lasting impacts.
  • Module: Finance and Partnerships
    • In this module we tackle the key challenge of financing climate action and the vital role of partnerships.
  • Module: Engagement and Action
    • In this module we delve into community and citizen engagement and how it underpins climate action.
  • Module: Research and Innovation
    • In this module we connect climate action to research, evaluation and innovation.

Taught by

Kes McCormick and Björn Wickenberg

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