The course Climate Changes in the Next Decades offers a critical exploration of the pressing issue of climate change, unraveling its historical context, current global dynamics, and future trajectories. As the world faces unprecedented ecological challenges, understanding these changes is essential for anyone looking to make an impact. This course will equip you with the knowledge to analyze climate change’s causes, effects, and the vital role of international policies like the Paris Agreement. With a growing demand for climate experts in various sectors, your participation will enhance your skills in adaptation and mitigation strategies, making you a key player in tackling this global crisis. Join us to be part of a transformative journey that not only enriches your understanding but positions you at the forefront of a vital movement for our planet’s future.
Climate Changes in the Next Decades
Cambio Climático
40 h
Presentación
Objetivos
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Analyze the historical context of climate change and its geological implications.
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Evaluate the current global impacts of climate change on ecosystems and biodiversity.
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Examine the role of international policies in addressing climate change challenges.
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Identify mechanisms for assessing vulnerability to climate change effects.
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Explore adaptation strategies for communities facing climate-related threats.
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Investigate mitigation initiatives aimed at reducing climate change impacts.
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Understand the influence of extreme natural phenomena on global populations.
Índice de contenidos
UNIT 1. CLIMATE CHANGE. HISTORIC CONTEXT
Known climate change
Geological time. Ecological time
Causes of climate change
Terrestrial ecosystems. Loss of biodiversity
Marine ecosystems. Loss of biodiversity
UNIT 2. CLIMATE CHANGE. CURRENT GLOBAL CONTEXT
Effects of climate change and its trajectory
Global overpopulation
Mass extinctions
The ocean and its influence on global climate
Extreme natural phenomena and their effect on the population
UNIT 3. INTERNATIONAL POLICIES IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Normative structures of global climate change
United nations framework convention on climate change initiatives
The kyoto protocol
Paris agreement
Progress on the climate change negotiating tracks. The role of individual states
UNIT 4. ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION
Citizenship and climate change
Climate change theory as a threat
Mechanisms for assessing vulnerability to climate change
Adaptation to climate change. Mechanisms and initia-tives
Climate change mitigation. Mechanisms and initiatives