The Course: Climate Change and Sustainable Consumption is a a unique opportunity to understand and tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time. In a context where the Climate change is reshaping our lives, this course provides you with tools for making informed and responsible decisions. You will learn about the evidence of climate change and its impact on the planet, as well as the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption. In view of the growing demand for workers in the sustainability sector, you will acquire key skills for contributing to the circular economy and waste reduction
Sector-specific
25 hours
Climate Change
Climate Change and Sustainable Consumption
The course ‘Climate Change and Sustainable Consumption’ is aimed at professionals and graduates in the environmental sector who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the evidence on climate change and how responsible consumption can mitigate its impact. It is ideal for those seeking to integrate sustainability, the circular economy and responsible practices into their professional lives.
25 hours
Climate Change
Course objectives
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Understanding the climate change and its impact on the global climate system.
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Analyse current evidence and the historical development of climate change.
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To assess the role of the IPCC in the fight against climate change.
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Identify how the consumption affects the environment and sustainability.
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Apply the principles of responsible consumption to reduce our ecological footprint.
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Explore strategies for sustainable food and energy.
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Promote trends in responsible consumption among younger generations.
What does it prepare you for?
This course prepares you for understand the causes and consequences of climate change y adopt responsible consumption practices. You will learn how to measuring and reducing the ecological, water and carbon footprints, promoting the the circular economy and waste reduction. You will develop skills to implement sustainable strategies in everyday life, such as the consumption of local and seasonal produce, and you will promote the public education and awareness-raising towards a a sustainable future.
Teaching units
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
1. What is climate change?
2. The climate system
3. Evidence of current climate change
4. The Earth’s climate history
5. The role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
TEACHING UNIT 2. CONSUMPTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
1. Consumption as a factor contributing to environmental pressure
2. Principles of responsible and sustainable consumption
3. The consumer’s ecological, water and carbon footprint
4. Circular economy and waste reduction
5. The role of the consumer in the transition to sustainability
TEACHING UNIT 3. STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION
1. Sustainable food: locally sourced and seasonal produce
2. Energy and responsible mobility in everyday life
3. Sustainable textiles and fashion: challenges and opportunities
4. Green procurement and eco-labels as decision-making tools
5. Good consumption practices at home and in the community
TEACHING UNIT 4. CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
1. Adapting to climate change through responsible consumption
2. Innovation and sustainable technologies for the benefit of consumers
3. Public education and awareness-raising on climate change
4. New consumer trends among younger generations
5. Governance, international cooperation and the role of civil society