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University of Edinburgh

Climate Solutions: Mexico

University of Edinburgh via Coursera

Overview

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Though climate change affects the whole planet, its impacts vary significantly from country to country. On this five-week course from the University of Edinburgh, you’ll explore climate change in the context of Mexico. You’ll gain an understanding of the challenges the country is facing and how it is working to address them. You’ll also investigate the science, policy, and business contexts of climate change and how people can take action to tackle the climate crisis. Delve into climate science to understand climate justice You’ll start by developing your understanding of what climate change is as you learn about climate science. With this solid foundation of knowledge, you’ll investigate how climate change has global impacts but an unequal distribution. Through this exploration, you’ll unpack who is affected and who is responsible for climate change. Explore the impacts of climate change Next, you’ll learn how to use the climate model to look into the future and assess the impacts of climate change. You’ll then delve into Mexico’s climate to understand how it has already changed and what looks set to change in the future. Discover the solutions to climate change With an understanding of the impacts of climate change, you’ll then discover the different solutions to help us mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. You’ll unpack Mexico's risk management strategies to learn how the country is committed to fighting climate change and pledging to the UN SDGs. Finally, you’ll discover actionable tips to help you measure your impact and how to take and inspire action.

Syllabus

  • Week 1: Introduction to Climate Change
    • We start the course with an introduction to climate change. We'll have a look at its impacts, why climate justice is important, and two key solutions: mitigation and adaptation.
  • Week 2: Climate Science
    • This second module focuses on science. We'll look at the causes of climate change, where emissions come from, and why ‘1.5 degrees’ and ‘Net Zero’ are the two most important numbers in the world!
  • Week 3: Climate Change Impacts
    • Learn how we can use supercomputers and climate models to make projections about the future, and look specifically at Mexico's climate.
  • Week 4: Managing Climate Risk
    • Find out how we can use the risk triangle to help address climate impacts, and learn the importance of mitigation and adaptation.
  • Week 5: Global Climate Solutions
    • Learn more about the impact our lifestyle choices can have on the climate. Explore solutions for tackling the climate crisis, find out how you can get involved and inspire others to take action!

Taught by

Erika Warnatzsch Thompson

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