This course focuses on the climate impacts occurring and expected to occur across the United States. Our approach will be regional and sectoral, with consideration of impacts on water resources, transportation, energy, agriculture, forests, health, and coastal/marine resources. We will also look at how you can apply information about climate risks to motivate climate action in your household, in your community, or in your workplace.
Planning with Climate Change in Mind
Planning with Climate Change in Mind
This course is part of Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change Specialization
Instructor: Joseph Casola
Sponsored by Barbados NTI
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Navigate the National Climate Assessment as a resource for information about impacts and adaptation
Describe how place and context relate to climate risk and potential mitigation and adaptation choices
Identify opportunities for communities, governments, and businesses to manage climate risks
Explain the challenges and competing interests that make climate change a difficult issue for communities, governments, and businesses to address
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Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course
Climate change affects almost all sectors of our economy. This module will summarize key messages regarding these impacts, drawing upon the Fourth National Climate Assessment.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment
Across the country, climate impacts are occurring. These impacts often affect the places and resources that are intertwined with our livelihoods and identities. This module takes a regional approach, drawing upon the Fourth National Climate Assessment.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module provides examples and resources for taking climate action on your own.
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7 videos1 reading2 assignments1 peer review
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Reviewed on Jun 12, 2022
Really nice instruction on how to tap into further planning resources, both government and private. Very useful information!
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Reviewed on Dec 11, 2022
Very interesting topic which will definitely influence not only my commitment to climate change, risks and mitigations but on a personal level as well.
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