Ocean Solutions
University of Western Australia via Coursera
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Overview
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We believe that the oceans hold the key to overcoming these challenges.Â
In this 8-week course we will look at:
- The significant challenges facing humanity now and in the future
- Identifying the bottle-necks behind these challenges
- How ocean-based solutions will help to meet the growing demands for resources
- How ocean-based solutions can be used in climate change mitigation strategies
- The historical impact of ocean governance on implementing effective solutions
- The impacts of public perception and attitudes in implementing ocean solution strategies and consider the practicality of successfully deploying them
Syllabus
Module 1: Problem Statement
Module 2: The Challenge
Module 3: Ocean Solutions
Module 4: Food from the Ocean
Module 5: Water from the Ocean
Module 6: Energy
Module 7: Marine Bioresources
Module 8: Climate Change Mitigation
Module 9: Governance of Ocean Solutions
Module 10: Successfully Deploying Ocean Solutions
Module 11: Prospects
The final 2 weeks of the course will involve a peer assessment activity.
Taught by
Carlos Duarte
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