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Each part of the world faces specific vulnerabilities to climate change and has different opportunities to mitigate the effects and build resilience in the 21st century. With the ratification of the Paris Agreement, many countries have acceded to act in combatting climate change. Indeed, without climate action, decades of sustainable development is at risk, thus making this a ‘make or break’ point in time. Showcasing the most recent scientific evidence, explaining the different regional impacts and divulging climate action strategies, along with interactive tools such as a Carbon Footprint Tracker and (I) NDC Platform, this MOOC provides some opportunities, where you can take action on climate change. About the Course This action-oriented MOOC gives you the opportunity to learn about regional climate change impacts and sector-specific strategies to increase resilience and move towards a low-carbon future. You will have the opportunity to explore these issues in depth and tailor your learning experience for one or more of the following regions: • Latin America and Caribbean • Sub-Saharan Africa • Middle East and North Africa • Eastern Europe and Central Asia • East Asia and Pacific • South Asia In this endeavor, the MOOC brings together renowned scientists and policymakers to provide a synthesis of the most recent scientific evidence on climate change, regional low emissions and climate resilient development strategies across sectors. A team of expert Instructors will lead discussions around the Paris Agreement, reflections from COP22 and the progress on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Course Syllabus Overview ‘From Climate Science to Action’ is divided into four weeks. The first two weeks will provide a comprehensive overview of the scientific evidence for climate change, followed by region-specific insights on the impacts of a warmer world in the 21st century. The last two weeks will focus on action strategies that are being undertaken in different regions and countries to meet the climate challenge, and how you as an individual can take action to avoid a warmer world! Week 1: Climate Change in the 21st Century • Historical and projected observed changes in the climate system, leading up to the end of the 21st century • The potential of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) submitted at COP 21 from 187 countries to induce climate action • Trends in climate change impacts, including loss of Arctic sea ice, melting glaciers, increased heat waves and extreme temperatures, and drought and aridity • Possible responses from natural systems, explaining how warming could result in sea-level rise, heat waves and extreme temperatures, and ocean acidification Week 2: Sectoral and Regional Impacts • Impacts on key development sectors—from warming above pre-industrial temperatures and projected climate trends—across each of the world’s regions • Sectoral impacts focusing on agricultural production, water resources, ecosystem services, and coastal vulnerability for affected populations • Importance of risks with the potential to reverse hard-won development gains and potentially trap millions in poverty, illustrating the need for urgent action now Week 3: From Science to Action on Climate Change • Region-specific discussions on mitigation actions needed to reduce emissions while decreasing vulnerability to climate change impacts through adaptation and by building climate resilience • Perspectives from regional experts on their experiences in strategies and actions proposed in each region to help transition towards a low-emissions, climate-resilient development path • Discussions on the progress of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outcomes of the Paris Agreement and reflections from the Conference of Parties (COP)22 Week 4: What You Can Do • Transformative impact of day-to-day changes when brought to a global scale • The rationale for acting now, acting together and acting differently • Examples and expected benefits of mitigation and adaptation policies, considering both contributions to global emission reductions and local development opportunities In addition to the core resources and assignments, you may choose to go further, engaging in fun optional exercises, networking, discussion, and diving deeper into our rich selection of supplemental resources. You will have the opportunity to explore these issues in depth and tailor your learning experience for one or more of the following regions: • Latin America and Caribbean • Sub-Saharan Africa • Middle East and North Africa • Eastern Europe and Central Asia • East Asia and Pacific • South Asia Course Format This MOOC has a week-by-week structure, with resources, activities and exercises for you to engage in during each of the four weeks of the course. Each week, you will find a variety of course material, including: • Interactive video talks by renowned climate scientists and practitioners • Interactive tools: the Carbon Footprint Tracker, (I) NDC platform • Resources: Core, optional (deep dive) and fun interactives on the week’s theme • Quizzes that check your knowledge, reinforce the lesson’s material and provide immediate feedback • Assignments that will sharpen your skills of analysis, reflection and communication • Discussion forums and social media that enable collaboration with others from around the world, enriching interaction among participants • As a final project, you will create a digital artifact You can also go much further than this, engaging in optional exercises, networking, or discussion forums and dive deeper into our rich selection of additional resources. We also will use e-discussions, and other tools to facilitate dialogue between the learners and experts. Recommended Background: No background knowledge is necessary. The content of this course is designed to be accessible to students from any discipline. Connect: Communicate and share resources via Twitter using hashtag #learnclimate. Sign up for a free account at http://twitter.com...

Top reviews

MF

Dec 5, 2022

Excellent learning experience, great resources, such mind-blowing facts and quite provocative to action. Thank you all who made this a reality. I am more empowered to fight mitigate climate change.

TS

Jun 4, 2017

It was very informative, the discussions were lively and brought together thinking around the world and broadened my perspective on Climate Change and its possible effects if we do nothing now.

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By Avik N

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May 30, 2017

This was an extremely good learning experience towards climate change and the procedure for mitigation and adaptation. I would definitely try to implement the learnings from this course at every level. Also, I would definitely recommend others to take this course whenever available.

By KRUPAL B

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Jun 8, 2017

The course opened my eyes to the magnitude of climate change with the help of data and evidences. It compels the learners to think about the solutions and requires that the learners take the first step in creating awareness and bringing about change in our behaviours.

By Weijia L

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Nov 12, 2020

Great course!

Some peer reviewers seem "out to get" others. In both peer-reviewed assignments, I answered all questions thoroughly, but there was a person who gave all 0's (while the other gave all 2's). I would recommend 3 peer reviewers, to average these out.

By Rajiv C

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Aug 21, 2020

I like this course a lot. There was a lot of material to go through, but it was well worth the effort. I came away a good understanding of the issues involved.

The course was structured very well.

I recommend this to anyone who wants to start this journey

By Nisha S

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Feb 12, 2021

I really loved the assignment and the reference material of the course. It helped in enhancing my knowledge about the action that can be taken at an individual, group, regional, national and global level for contributing towards climate change.

By Harshvardhan T

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Mar 14, 2020

A must have course for anyone - be it student or adult or politician or social worker. It's this point in time where we need to react urgently to climate change, otherwise what all we would be left is regret. Keep this course online forever.

By Öykü A

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Jun 20, 2017

It was very educational. I learnt a lot during the course. And also it is not very expensive like other courses to get a certificate which makes the course accessible for everyone who also wants a certificate. I would recommend to everybody.

By Ify I

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Aug 14, 2022

I would most certainly recommend this course as I have become indepthly enlightend over the duration of learing. Relevant materials were given and points properly elaborated. Thank you to the entire team for putting this together.

By Sumit P

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May 25, 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It reflects the valuable insights about climate change and its impact. thank you team once again and the World Bank Group for providing this course. Looking forward to attend more in days to come.

By Anushka M

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Jun 1, 2020

Even though i was aware that climate change was happening but this course opened my eyes .i would recommend everybody to take this course as it is very informative and it might urge you do something about the climate change.

By Shanna S

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Sep 15, 2022

Thanks for creating this class. It offers not only diverse and easy-going material but also extra links and resources that people can dive into. Personally, I got a bigger picture of climate change. Thanks again！

By Jesus R M L

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Jun 29, 2017

Fue una experiencia excelente tener información de las consecuencias que nuestra forma de vivir puede afectar las condiciones del hábitat de todos los seres humanos en el presente y futuro del ser humano

By Mwoshi F

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Dec 6, 2022

Excellent learning experience, great resources, such mind-blowing facts and quite provocative to action. Thank you all who made this a reality. I am more empowered to fight mitigate climate change.

By Anum N

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Oct 17, 2024

Very informative and engaging. The assignments, quizzes and final project greatly helped to hone skills, knowledge and awareness in climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptiveness measures.

By Tessa S

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Jun 5, 2017

It was very informative, the discussions were lively and brought together thinking around the world and broadened my perspective on Climate Change and its possible effects if we do nothing now.

By Asif A T

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Apr 22, 2024

I'm very happy to receive another certificate for successfully completed course "From Climate science to Action". This course authorized by The World Bank Group and offered through Coursera.

By Sabin S P

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Oct 10, 2022

It was a wonderful journey, but some informations need to be updated and emissions and mitigation measures against climate warming from developed countries is missing. Thank you!

By Richard H

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May 10, 2016

Everyone should take the course if they have a computer. We need to start admitting the science and focusing upon how to fix this over the next few decades. We need a plan.

By Désiré “ N

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Jun 12, 2017

Very good material and course pace, I won't claim to be an expert after taking this course, but am definitely more aware of the scale and implications of the phenomenon.

By Rukaiya A

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Jun 10, 2017

Educative course! I'll recommend this course to anyone that wants to gain an insight on what climate change is all about, & what's being done to mitigate it World over.

By NABAKISHORE P

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Jun 15, 2016

this is for your kind information that due to some technical problem i am suffering too much. kindly consider and give me certificates . Thanking you. NABAKISHORE PANDU

By Thomas Q

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Nov 22, 2022

For anyone who wants to know the basics of climate change science, as well as what countries, companies and individuals are doing or should do, this is the course!

By Karana R P

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Jan 2, 2022

Dear Sir, Wish you a very Happy New Year 2022. I have not received certifcate of this course. Please upload my certificate on this site. thanks Karna Ram Poonar

By cherie j

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Jun 19, 2022

the course is amazingit gives one the minute of information about climate change. the construction of the ourse i s so beautiful that you wont stop learning

By Máximo O B R

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Jul 8, 2021

Es un curso de alto nivel, ahora tengo un mejor entendimiento sobre las implicaciones del Cambio Climático en la vida y sobre el futuro de la humanidad,