The University of Edinburgh
- Start Date: 06 Dec, 2021
- 5 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Explore the effects of climate change and how to address the biggest challenge to our civilisation in the 21st century.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Tackle the climate emergency in India
Climate Change is one of the greatest threats we face. The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world, affecting both natural and human systems, and these impacts are expected to become greater in years to come.
On this five-week course from the University of Edinburgh, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to make a real difference and help tackle climate change, specifically focusing on India.
Examine the science and policy of global climate change
The science is now unequivocal that humans are the main driver of the changes we are seeing in our climate.
This course will guide you through the basics of what global climate change is and the ways that we can address it. You’ll delve into the science, policy, and business contexts of climate change, from its history and how we study it to the carbon cycle and greenhouse gases.
Explore how climate change has impacted India
As the global climate has been warming, so has India’s, with its average annual temperature increasing by around 0.7 degrees Celsius in the last century. This level of change has had a drastic impact on the country.
You’ll learn about the different climate zones in India as well as how the country’s climate has changed over the years. You’ll look at monsoon season and how the reduction in rainfall has devastated areas of the country. Then, you’ll explore the future of India’s climate and how further changes could impact health, agriculture, and the economy.
Discover how you can combat climate change
In the final two weeks of this course, you’ll look at ways to mitigate climate risk and things that you can do to help tackle the climate crisis. You’ll also discover actions that you can take to get involved and inspire others to join the fight against the climate emergency.
This course is designed for anyone interested in climate change in an Indian context, specifically college and university students based in India.
Taught by instructors with decades of experience in climate change and online learning, this empowering course is a collaboration between leading experts in the University of Edinburgh and Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
You may also be interested in our 5-week course Climate Solutions: India (Hindi)
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh has been influencing the world since 1583.
Consistently ranked as one of the world’s top 50 universities, the University of Edinburgh is globally recognised for its research, development and high-quality teaching, attracting some of the world’s leading thinkers to work and study there.
Today, the University continues in a spirit of innovation, with world-leading researchers educating the pioneers of tomorrow.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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