GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

Description

This module provides an overview of global climate change and its impact on human societies and the environment. The science underpinning our understanding of climate change is reviewed along with the policy responses adopted by governments, corporations, non-governmental organisations, and individuals. While the issue of climate change was briefly examined as one of the SDGs (Climate Action) in the Sustainable Development Goals and Indicators module, this module explores the issue of climate change in much greater depth, examining climate science, the impacts of climate change on societies, and the policy response to climate change. This module is taught on an intensive basis, with classes running over a three / four week period. This intensive teaching format facilitates learning by allowing the student to really focus on the module content. It also assists with cohort development as students work closely together on collaborative tasks that develop their understanding of sustainable development challenges. The global climate system Unintended consequences: Human impacts on the atmosphere Climate models The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the policy response to climate change Climate change denial The impact of climate change on societies and the environment Climate justice Climate change mitigation and adaptation To explore the science of climate change To review policy responses to climate change To analyse the impacts of climate change on human societies To examine how societies are adapting to climate change Attributes Developed 001 Understand the science underpinning our understanding of climate change CK 002 Understand the policy response to climate change KC 003 Be able to analyse the impacts of climate change on a community or society KCPT 004 Be able to identify adaptation measures for coping with climate change KCP