Climate Solutions

Overview

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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.

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Climate Solutions

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.

Week 2: The Science of Climate Solutions

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!

Week 3: The Levers of Climate Solutions

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.

Week 4: Climate Solutions for Nations

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.

Week 5: Climate Solutions for You

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!