The University of Edinburgh
- Start Date: 26 Feb, 2024
- 5 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Explore the impacts of climate change with a specific focus on Mexico and the unique challenges the country is facing.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Gain an understanding of climate change with The University of Edinburgh
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.
This course is designed for anyone wanting to learn more about climate change.
It will be particularly useful for college and university entrants based in Mexico or those with an interest in how Mexico is affected by climate change.
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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