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BIOL8760 - Climate Change Biology: Impacts and Adaptation

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Project description

This unit explores the impacts of climate change on the biosphere, and adaptation options. Topics include biodiversity and conservation, invasive species and their management, impacts on agriculture and urban ecosystems, and the consequences for human health and well-being in both developed and developing countries. Students will explore what is projected to happen if the international target of restricting global temperature rise to no more than 2 degree Celcius is not met, and why even this target will have critical impacts. Students will meet guest scientists and government and industry experts who are at the forefront of solving the immense challenge that climate change brings to the biosphere.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Analyse, critique and synthesise knowledge about the impacts of climate change on a broad range of sectors, drawing connections across fields of knowledg 2. Utilise research skills to identify impacts of climate change on a given sector, and interpret the likely consequences of these for the selected sector. 3. Demonstrate creative problem solving skills to develop adaptation strategies that increase resilience to climate change 4. Evaluate areas of scientific uncertainty and complexity in different sectors, and account for this in adaptation strategies 5. Identify barriers and challenges to implementing adaptation responses, and communicate creative approaches to bridge these barriers. 6. Transfer knowledge and skills regarding adaptation planning to industries/sectors beyond your personal experience