This course explores and critically analyzes historical and contemporary climate policies (e.g. Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement). Political issues pertaining to energy sources, such as nuclear energy, will be reviewed. The course will focus on understanding key climate principles and terms surrounding policy development, specifically for low-income or developing countries/communities. Further, this course explores up-to-date technologies that are used in climate analysis.

Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis

Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis
This course is part of Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies Specialization

Instructor: Osita Onyejekwe
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Identify climate goals and policies, such as the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.
Describe the impacts of climate change.
Evaluate the technological, economic, and policy challenges associated climate change mitigation strategies.
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