This course introduces the contemporary issues associated with climate change. It explains the processes that impact on the Earth’s climate, including the greenhouse effect; the role of climate in the evolution of ecosystems; the human induced changes that are occurring and their impacts on the environment. The climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies are explored as solutions of climate problems. The course outlines actions governments, industries, and individuals can take to fight climate crisis.

CILO-1: Describe what climate change is and why it matters. CILO-2: Identify the impacts of climate change on life and society. CILO-3: Explain the concept of mitigation and adaptation for addressing climate impacts. CILO-4: Explain how to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions through decarbonation. CILO-5: Recognize the climate actions to be taken by individuals and communities.