The University of Edinburgh

Climate Solutions

Dave Reay
Galina Toteva
Dr Mike Robinson

Instructors: Dave Reay

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(22 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • What climate change is and what causes it.

  • What governments and big business need to do to tackle the climate crisis.

  • Why climate solutions are important for all life on our planet.

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Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this 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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5 videos11 readings2 assignments

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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5 videos7 readings2 assignments

In this third module, we'll explore how climate change can be tackled through actions right across societies; the strategies that can and are being used; and the need to prepare for the impacts of climate change as well as to cut emissions.

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5 videos8 readings2 assignments

In this fourth module, we'll look at what governments and big institutions are doing (and what they're not!) so far to fight climate change, and what they need to do now.

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3 videos6 readings2 assignments

In this final module, we'll reflect on our behaviours and discover how each of us can take action to reduce our carbon footprint. You'll discover how you can take climate action from home, work and study, from what you buy to who you vote for!

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4 videos5 readings2 assignments

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4.8 (8 ratings)
Dave Reay
The University of Edinburgh
2 Courses2,235 learners
Galina Toteva
The University of Edinburgh
1 Course1,953 learners

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