SDG Detail

Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact

MOOC

Project description

The course covers the basic principles of atmospheric science, methods of climate data collection and tracking of greenhouse gas emissions. It introduces basic climate modeling and explores the impact of various greenhouse gas emissions scenarios. Finally, it outlines the impacts of climate change on environmental, social, economic and human systems, from coral reefs and sea level rise to urban infrastructure. The course follows the general outline of the 5th Assessement Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Year 2021

Location United States

Organization SDG Academy X

Project aims

We need to understand the science behind global warming to avoid the most damaging and irreversible climate change impacts on people and planet.

Project outcome

- Develop a deep scientific understanding of HOW the climate system has been changing; - Articulate WHY the climate system is changing; - Understand the nature of these changes; - Develop a systems thinking approach to analyzing the impacts of climate change on both natural and human systems.