- To comprehend the components of the climate system and their interactions.
- To distinguish between weather, climate, and climate change contexts.
- To analyse the causes and impacts of global climate change.
- To evaluate vulnerability and risks associated with climate change.
- To interpret climate data and models for informed decision-making.
- To explore strategies for mitigating climate change effects.
- To assess the socio-economic implications of climate variability.
UNIT 1. THE CLIMATE SYSTEM Introduction to the Climate System Structure and Components of the Climate System The Atmosphere and Life on Earth The Importance of the Hydrological Cycle in Climate Regulation Natural Drivers of Climate Change UNIT 2. WEATHER, CLIMATE AND CLIMATE CHANGE Energy Balance in the Climate System Changes in the Climate System The Oceans and Atmosphere: Essential Interactions for weather Climate Variability Weather, Climate and Climate Change in Strategic Systems UNIT 3. CLIMATE CHANGE Anthropogenic Drivers of Climate Change History of Climate Change Observed Trends of Climate Change: First-Tier Effects Global Scenarios of Climate Change The Importance of the 1.5ºC UNIT 4. VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS AND CLIMATE CHANGE RISK (CCR) Expected Trends of Climate Change: Second-Tier Effects Climate Change Vulnerability Vulnerability Dimensions and Climate Change Risk Disaster Risk (DR) and Climate Change Risk (CCR) Examples