Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change and Climate Crisis
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This module will introduce learners to the concepts of climate change, its causes, impacts and appropriate adaptation and mitigation strategies. It will cover the core debates that address myths peddled by climate change denialists and anti-environmentalism, as well as evolutions and distinctions between climate action and climate justice.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the fundamental concepts, causes, and impacts of climate change.
- Explore key adaptation and mitigation strategies in response to the climate crisis.
- Examine the evolution of climate action and the principles of climate justice.
- Critically analyze common myths and arguments from climate change denialists.
- 6 Sections
- 6 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Session 1Global warming (Industrialization and history of fossil fuels); Slow and rapid onset weather extremes; Climate change versus climate variability1
- Session 21
- Session 3Concept of vulnerability (exposure, climate risks, hazards, sensitivity, adaptive capacities)1
- Session 4During this session, participants will apply relevant frameworks for assessing climate vulnerability and risks in specific contexts such as coastal communities, pastoralists, fisherfolk, small-holder farmers, forestay dependent communities etc.2
- Session 5This session expounds on the concepts of climate change mitigation and major approaches such as REDD+, Nature Based Solutions, Geo-engineering (Carbon Capture and Storage, Net Zero debates…)1
- Session 61
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Price
Free
Level All levels
300 students
Duration 8 hours
6 Lessons
Language English
Certificates No
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