The University of Edinburgh
- Start Date: 10 Jul, 2023
- 5 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Explore the impact of climate change, with a specific focus on the risks and challenges faced in Malawi.
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 Malawi
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. The impacts of climate change are already being felt across the world, and these impacts are set to worsen in years to come.
On this five-week course from the University of Edinburgh, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to help tackle the climate crisis, homing in on the specific challenges faced in Malawi.
Explore climate science, economics, and policy
The science is now unequivocal that humans are the main driver of changes we are seeing in our climate. This course will guide you through the history of global climate change, and provide an overview of the impact it is having on our world.
You’ll delve further into climate science, policy, and economics, covering key concepts like the carbon cycle, greenhouse gases, and climate justice.
Investigate how climate change is impacting Malawi
Global economic inequalities mean that some countries are disproportionately impacted by climate risks. In Malawi, the effects of rising temperatures and hazards like drought or flooding are significantly reducing the country’s ability to combat poverty.
Guided by researchers and local climate experts, you’ll learn more about the specific situation in Malawi. You’ll explore how Malawi’s climate has changed in recent years and how these changes are making it harder for the country to achieve its development goals.
Discover how you can combat climate change
Finally, you’ll look at ways of mitigating climate risk and things you can do to help tackle the climate crisis. You’ll compare existing initiatives, new solutions, and recent developments in climate activism.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear sense of actions you can take to get involved and inspire others to fight the climate crisis.
This course is designed for anyone interested in climate change.
It will be particularly useful for college and university students based in Malawi or with an interest in Malawi’s climate challenges.
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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