Droughts Courses and Certifications

Planetary Health for Nurses

20 ratings at Coursera

Equips nurses with knowledge on climate change's health impacts and practical steps for adaptation at individual, health system, and community levels using a planetary health framework.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dealing with Drought

343 ratings at Udemy

Explore drought's impacts, trends, and water-saving strategies. Learn about types, effects, and practical tips for conservation in homes and landscapes using expert insights and case studies.

• Udemy
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Natural Disasters

Explore the science of extreme natural phenomena, their impacts on Earth and human populations, and strategies for disaster mitigation and prevention.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

Complex Adaptive Systems and the Depopulation of Mesa Verde

Explore how complex adaptive systems reveal factors behind Mesa Verde's depopulation, including resource overuse, high population density, and environmental vulnerabilities in the face of prolonged droughts.

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

AGU

Mechanisms of Past and Future Droughts in the Southwest United States

Explore past and future drought mechanisms in the Southwest US, covering precipitation patterns, climate proxies, water availability projections, and global climate factors influencing regional hydrology.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Impacts of Extreme Climate Events and Disturbances on Carbon Dynamics - Part 1

Explore cutting-edge research on extreme climate events' impacts on carbon dynamics, featuring studies on soil respiration, bark beetle outbreaks, droughts, and tropical cyclones.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Impacts of Extreme Climate Events and Disturbances on Carbon Dynamics - Part 2

Explore how extreme climate events and disturbances affect carbon dynamics in ecosystems. Analyze impacts of droughts, fires, and other environmental factors on carbon fluxes and forest health across various regions.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Disturbance Impacts and Responses in Forest Ecosystems - 2012

Explore forest ecosystem responses to climate change, droughts, fires, and other disturbances. Gain insights into carbon dynamics, plant hydraulics, and community structure across various scales and regions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Drowning and Drought - Extreme Weather Impacts on Economy and Society

Experts examine extreme weather hazards, climate change impacts, and preparedness strategies. Case study on Texas drought. Discussion on economic losses, climate risks, and disaster risk reduction principles.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Next 100 Years of the Colorado River - Water Management Challenges and Solutions

Experts discuss challenges and potential solutions for the Colorado River's future, addressing drought, population growth, and stakeholder needs in the American West.

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

AGU

Explaining Extreme Weather Events of 2020 from a Climate Perspective

Experts analyze climate change's role in 18 extreme weather events from 2020, including droughts, heatwaves, and wildfires, discussing rapid climate attribution methods and their applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Confounding Major Disasters in 2019-2020

Interdisciplinary analysis of major disasters in 2019-2020, exploring science, early warning systems, mitigation strategies, and socioeconomic impacts of extreme events like COVID-19, bushfires, and floods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Drought 2021 - Status, Impacts, and New Resources

Experts discuss current drought conditions affecting 72 million Americans, its impacts, and debut a new informational website to enhance drought coverage and understanding.

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

AGU

Explaining Extreme Weather Events of 2018 from a Climate Perspective

Experts analyze 25+ extreme weather events from 2018, examining climate change's role in hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves across the globe. Insights on anthropogenic influences and natural variability.

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

AGU

Explaining Extreme Weather Events of 2017 from a Climate Perspective

Scientists discuss new research linking extreme weather events to climate change, including droughts, floods, and fires across the globe. Findings offer insights into the new norms of unusual, high-impact climate events.

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