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 Videos12 Lektüren3 Aufgaben2 Diskussionsthemen
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2 Videos•Insgesamt 6 Minuten
Welcome to Week 1•1 Minute
What is climate change?•5 Minuten
12 Lektüren•Insgesamt 59 Minuten
Welcome to the course•1 Minute
Collaborators•2 Minuten
Meet the team•10 Minuten
Why should we care?•8 Minuten
Global but unequal distribution•4 Minuten
Drivers, changes and impacts•5 Minuten
Climate impacts on natural systems•5 Minuten
Climate impacts on human systems•5 Minuten
Who is affected by climate change?•2 Minuten
Who is responsible for climate change?•5 Minuten
Climate justice explained•6 Minuten
Four imperatives for action•6 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 205 Minuten
Warm-up•10 Minuten
What do the scientists say?•180 Minuten
What have you learned?•15 Minuten
2 Diskussionsthemen•Insgesamt 15 Minuten
Share your learning goals•5 Minuten
Introduce yourself•10 Minuten
Week 2: Climate Science
Modul 2•1 Stunde abzuschließen
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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 Videos6 Lektüren2 Aufgaben2 Diskussionsthemen
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4 Videos•Insgesamt 8 Minuten
Welcome to Week 2•1 Minute
The carbon cycle explained•3 Minuten
How do we study our changing climate?•3 Minuten
Greenhouse gases (GHGs)•2 Minuten
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 29 Minuten
Is climate change natural?•9 Minuten
Have we just figured this out?•5 Minuten
Climate history through ice•3 Minuten
Carbon dioxide emissions on the rise•3 Minuten
The Keeling Curve•5 Minuten
Mexico's greenhouse gas emissions•4 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Warm-up•10 Minuten
What have you learned?•20 Minuten
2 Diskussionsthemen•Insgesamt 20 Minuten
What do you know about the carbon cycle?•10 Minuten
It's time to stop abusing our atmosphere•10 Minuten
Week 3: Climate Change Impacts
Modul 3•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
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 Videos10 Lektüren2 Aufgaben3 Diskussionsthemen
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2 Videos•Insgesamt 7 Minuten
Welcome to Week 3•1 Minute
The future of Mexico's climate•6 Minuten
10 Lektüren•Insgesamt 32 Minuten
Can we predict the future?•1 Minute
What is a model?•3 Minuten
The evolution of the climate model•3 Minuten
How do we know they work?•1 Minute
Looking into the future•4 Minuten
Supercomputers•1 Minute
How much warming is too much?•4 Minuten
Mexico's climate•3 Minuten
El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)•7 Minuten
How has Mexico's climate changed?•5 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 35 Minuten
Warm-up•15 Minuten
What have you learned?•20 Minuten
3 Diskussionsthemen•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
A moment to reflect•10 Minuten
Share your experience•10 Minuten
How has your hometown changed?•10 Minuten
Week 4: Managing Climate Risk
Modul 4•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
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 Videos6 Lektüren2 Aufgaben1 Diskussionsthema
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3 Videos•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Welcome to Week 4•1 Minute
How can we mitigate and adapt?•6 Minuten
The hierarchy of responses•3 Minuten
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 45 Minuten
Understanding risk•5 Minuten
The risk triangle•5 Minuten
Adapting to climate change•1 Minute
Types of adaptation•4 Minuten
Mexico's risk management•15 Minuten
Climate adaption game•15 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 35 Minuten
Warm-up•15 Minuten
What have you learned?•20 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Local climate risk•10 Minuten
Week 5: Global Climate Solutions
Modul 5•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
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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