Climate Change and Sustainable Development
This two-week short course program for professionals and non-professionals with interest in climate change related issues and/or who are working within the climate change domain is set to launch in 2015. The course will address climate change impacts, responses, challenges, and communication of and governance issues on climate change.
Course Outline
Degree Requirements
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Course Modules |
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Climate change responses & challenges |
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Communicating climate change and sustainable development |
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Issues in climate change and sustainable development |
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Climate change impacts and vulnerability |
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Climate change governance |
Methodology
The course will place emphasis on combining theory with practice through lectures, field excursions, case studies, and group discussions and presentations.
Who the Course is meant for
The course is for professionals and non-professionals with interests in climate change related issues and/or who are working within the climate change domain but would like to deepen their knowledge and understanding of climate change, sustainable development and its dimensions. Hence, the course will target individuals from - but not limited to – government employees and its affiliated institutions; NGOs, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs); the private sector; international organizations; and the media.