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.
Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.
We start the course with an introduction to climate change. We'll have a look at its impacts, why climate justice is important, and two key solutions: mitigation and adaptation.
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2 vidéos•Total 6 minutes
Welcome to Week 1•1 minute
What is climate change?•5 minutes
12 lectures•Total 59 minutes
Welcome to the course•1 minute
Collaborators•2 minutes
Meet the team•10 minutes
Why should we care?•8 minutes
Global but unequal distribution•4 minutes
Drivers, changes and impacts•5 minutes
Climate impacts on natural systems•5 minutes
Climate impacts on human systems•5 minutes
Who is affected by climate change?•2 minutes
Who is responsible for climate change?•5 minutes
Climate justice explained•6 minutes
Four imperatives for action•6 minutes
3 devoirs•Total 205 minutes
Warm-up•10 minutes
What do the scientists say?•180 minutes
What have you learned?•15 minutes
2 sujets de discussion•Total 15 minutes
Share your learning goals•5 minutes
Introduce yourself•10 minutes
Week 2: Climate Science
Module 2•1 heure à terminer
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This second module focuses on science. We'll look at the causes of climate change, where emissions come from, and why ‘1.5 degrees’ and ‘Net Zero’ are the two most important numbers in the world!
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4 vidéos•Total 8 minutes
Welcome to Week 2•1 minute
The carbon cycle explained•3 minutes
How do we study our changing climate?•3 minutes
Greenhouse gases (GHGs)•2 minutes
6 lectures•Total 29 minutes
Is climate change natural?•9 minutes
Have we just figured this out?•5 minutes
Climate history through ice•3 minutes
Carbon dioxide emissions on the rise•3 minutes
The Keeling Curve•5 minutes
Mexico's greenhouse gas emissions•4 minutes
2 devoirs•Total 30 minutes
Warm-up•10 minutes
What have you learned?•20 minutes
2 sujets de discussion•Total 20 minutes
What do you know about the carbon cycle?•10 minutes
It's time to stop abusing our atmosphere•10 minutes
Week 3: Climate Change Impacts
Module 3•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
Learn how we can use supercomputers and climate models to make projections about the future, and look specifically at Mexico's climate.
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2 vidéos•Total 7 minutes
Welcome to Week 3•1 minute
The future of Mexico's climate•6 minutes
10 lectures•Total 32 minutes
Can we predict the future?•1 minute
What is a model?•3 minutes
The evolution of the climate model•3 minutes
How do we know they work?•1 minute
Looking into the future•4 minutes
Supercomputers•1 minute
How much warming is too much?•4 minutes
Mexico's climate•3 minutes
El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)•7 minutes
How has Mexico's climate changed?•5 minutes
2 devoirs•Total 35 minutes
Warm-up•15 minutes
What have you learned?•20 minutes
3 sujets de discussion•Total 30 minutes
A moment to reflect•10 minutes
Share your experience•10 minutes
How has your hometown changed?•10 minutes
Week 4: Managing Climate Risk
Module 4•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
Find out how we can use the risk triangle to help address climate impacts, and learn the importance of mitigation and adaptation.
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3 vidéos•Total 10 minutes
Welcome to Week 4•1 minute
How can we mitigate and adapt?•6 minutes
The hierarchy of responses•3 minutes
6 lectures•Total 45 minutes
Understanding risk•5 minutes
The risk triangle•5 minutes
Adapting to climate change•1 minute
Types of adaptation•4 minutes
Mexico's risk management•15 minutes
Climate adaption game•15 minutes
2 devoirs•Total 35 minutes
Warm-up•15 minutes
What have you learned?•20 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
Local climate risk•10 minutes
Week 5: Global Climate Solutions
Module 5•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
Learn more about the impact our lifestyle choices can have on the climate. Explore solutions for tackling the climate crisis, find out how you can get involved and inspire others to take action!
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