Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation

Climate change—or what many refer to as global warming—is one of the most significant threats that humanity faces. "Climate Change and Global Affairs: Mitigation and Adaptation" explores the impacts of climate change worldwide, alongside the strategies available to address this global threat. After completing this course, learners will be able to identify and explain climate change's impacts on humans and the environment, evaluate existing pathways for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, assess different strategies to adapt to climate change's many effects, and evaluate emerging technological approaches to combating climate change. By enrolling in this course, you join a host of policymakers, professionals, and students committed to addressing climate change. By tackling this global challenge, we work to build a more sustainable future

• Understand climate change impacts on humans and environments globally
• Evaluate strategies for mitigating human-caused greenhouse gas emissions
• Analyze adaptation methods to cope with climate change effects
• Assess emerging technologies for combating climate change

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities