The global warming is one of the challenges more critics of our time, and its impact it is being felt throughout the planet. The need for qualified professionals to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies It has never been so urgent. With the course Measures to mitigate global warming, you will acquire a in-depth knowledge on the relationship among the greenhouse gases and the climate change, as well as on the international mechanisms y sectoral strategies who are looking for to fight it. This course will enable you not only to understand the benefits y opportunities of the mitigation, but also take a stand in a a booming sector with a high employment claim. Through a online training, flexible y adapted to your needs, you’ll become a broker, qualified to face the future challenges y contribute to a a more sustainable world.
Measures to Mitigate Global Warming
Climate Change
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understand the relationship between greenhouse gases and the global warming.
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Analyse the international mechanisms for mitigate the global warming.
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Assess effective sectoral strategies for the mitigation from the climate change.
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Identify opportunities y benefits to implement mitigation measures.
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Compare different mitigation approaches used at the global.
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Interpret data on gas emissions and his environmental impact.
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Apply knowledge gained to propose sustainable solutions.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE CLOSE LINK BETWEEN GREENHOUSE GASES AND GLOBAL WARMING
Air pollution
Global warming and climate change
Global greenhouse gas emissions
What is mitigation?
Policy approaches to mitigation
TEACHING UNIT 2. INTERNATIONAL MITIGATION MECHANISMS
Nationally Determined Contributions
Emissions trading or carbon credits
Clean Development Mechanisms
Joint action and adaptation fund
Non-market-based compensation mechanisms – voluntary market
TEACHING UNIT 3. SECTOR-SPECIFIC MITIGATION STRATEGIES
Energy sector
Industrial sector
Transport sector
Housing and construction sector
Agriculture, forestry and other land use
TEACHING UNIT 4. BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF MITIGATION
Mitigation in the Asian region
Mitigation measures in the Americas
Mitigation measures in the African region
Mitigation measures in Europe
Mitigation measures in Oceania