Climate Change Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Tackling the Climate Crisis: Innovation from Cuba

Explore Cuba’s response to crises and how their “thrifty innovation” can help develop solutions to climate change challenges

• FutureLearn
• 10 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Climate Change and the Polar Regions: Tools for the Climate Crisis

Develop your understanding of climate change in the world, through the lens of the Polar regions

• FutureLearn
• 10 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

132 ratings at edX

Explore the technology that can provide a long-term solution to protect our atmosphere from an excess of carbon dioxide, in the context of global energy, our use of fossil fuels, and climate change.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Solutions

23 ratings at edX

We are in a Climate Emergency. The actions we all choose to take over the next decade will decide whether we succeed or fail to meet the biggest challenge to our civilisation in the 21st century. Learn how you can help tackle climate change.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Solutions: India

Explore the effects of climate change and how to address the biggest challenge to our civilisation in the 21st century.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Solutions: Egypt

Explore the effects of climate change with a specific focus on the risks and challenges faced in Egypt.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

An Introduction to Climate Change and Human Rights

4 reviews

Explore the intersection of climate change and human rights, examining mitigation, adaptation, and addressing impacts on vulnerable populations. Gain tools for understanding and action.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Visual Life of Climate Change - Imagery and Public Engagement

Explore the power of visual imagery in shaping public perception and engagement with climate change, examining dominant narratives and their impact on society and policy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mothering in Crisis - Family, Disaster and Climate Change

Explore mothers' experiences of climate-fueled disasters, examining historical perspectives and contemporary challenges to understand family impacts and support needs in an era of environmental change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making the Most of 2022 to Accelerate Climate Action - Melbourne Climate Futures

Experts discuss climate action progress since COP26, challenges ahead for COP27, youth leadership in emissions reduction, and strategies for accelerating a just transition to green energy.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

IPCC's Latest Assessment on Climate Impacts and Adaptation Options - Key Findings and Implications

Experts discuss IPCC's latest climate change report, focusing on impacts, risks, and adaptation strategies. Key findings and implications for global action in the critical decade to 2030 are explored.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Renewing Democracy to Tackle the Climate Crisis - Panel Discussion

Explore how democratic renewal can address climate change, featuring insights from experts on vested interests, political reform, and public engagement strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

China's Energy Transition: Effects on Global Climate and Sustainable Development

Explore China's shift to a new economic model and its impact on global climate change, sustainable development, and low-carbon options for other countries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Climate Change and Health Risks - Planning for Future Generations

Renowned epidemiologist Prof. Kris Ebi discusses intersectoral policies for managing future health risks of climate change, focusing on protecting Australia's most vulnerable populations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

University of Bergen

Causes of Climate Change

3 reviews

Understand the physical processes behind climate variations in the past, present and future, with this free online course

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)