This course explores why climate change adaptation is important in the African context. Africa is considered one to be one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Historically, climate-related hazards such as drought, flooding, pest and disease outbreaks, coastal storms and heat waves have had devastating impacts on people and the environment in which they live. Often the damage knocks back progress that has been made in social and economic development, slowing down the achievement of development goals. Climate models suggest that many of these climatic hazards will intensify as the global climate warms. Building resilience to climate risks, through adaptation, is critically important for future development in Africa.
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英语（English）
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完成时间大约为19 小时
英语（English）
字幕：英语（English）
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开普敦大学
The University of Cape Town is the oldest university in South Africa and is one of the leading research universities on the African continent. UCT has over 25 000 students, of whom 30% are postgraduate students. We offer degrees in six faculties: Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Science. We pride ourself on our diverse student body, which reflects the many cultures and backgrounds of the region. We welcome international students and are currently home to thousands of international students from over 100 countries. UCT has a tradition of academic excellence that is respected world-wide and is privileged to have more than 30 A-rated researchers on our staff, all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. Our aim is to ensure that our research contributes to the public good through sharing knowledge for the benefit of society. Past students include five Nobel Laureates – Max Theiler, Alan Cormack, Sir Aaron Klug, Ralph Bunche and, most recently, J M Coetzee.
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完成时间为 3 小时
Climate, Vulnerability and Development in Africa
We start by exploring the linkages between social and economic development in Africa and climate change. We look at the anticipated changes in the future climate of the region and how this could impact on the development trajectory. I cover both contemporary climate risks and future climate change and how those interact with development. I also introduce the key concepts around climate adaptation that this course in based on.
完成时间为 3 小时
15 个视频 （总计 92 分钟）, 4 个阅读材料, 3 个测验
完成时间为 2 小时
Water Security
We'll start by examining the nature of risks to water security and the approaches to adaptation to changes in water supply - whether it is dealing with greater scarcity or more extreme weather events such as flooding. Water security is a key factor in social and economic development. Responding involves investigating climate adaptation strategies, especially at a regional level, not just at a global scale. The cases this week, presented by experts working on water security issues, are from Lesotho and South Africa.
完成时间为 2 小时
13 个视频 （总计 76 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 3 个测验
完成时间为 4 小时
Agriculture and Food Security
We’ll start off looking at the nature of agriculture across regions in Africa and the current situation of food security. Eradicating poverty through creating food security is a key sustainable development goal. We will analyse food security in terms of availability, access and utilisation - and how each of these aspects can be affected by climate change. I’ll be providing some information about the projected impacts of climate change on agriculture before moving onto look at adaptative strategies. The cases this week offer a rich variety of contextual examples from smart agriculture in Mauritius to changes being made by Namibian livestock farmers.
完成时间为 4 小时
14 个视频 （总计 99 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 3 个测验
完成时间为 2 小时
Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services
This week we’ll examine the mechanisms which make ecosystems vulnerable to climate change and other human-driven impacts. Ecosystems and the services they provide play a significant role for the livelihoods of people living across Africa. We will also look at the observed and projected impacts of the changing climate. We look at adaptation strategies from Tanzania as cases that illustrate some of the important issues.
完成时间为 2 小时
11 个视频 （总计 95 分钟）, 2 个阅读材料, 3 个测验
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来自CLIMATE ADAPTATION IN AFRICA的热门评论
由 TN 提供Oct 30, 2019
Very informative course for people who want to learn fundamental issues of climate change adaptation in the African context. Highly recommended course.
由 TD 提供Nov 15, 2020
Very informative course, well-planned lectures and content. Thank you
由 ON 提供Aug 29, 2019
Mark New did an excellent job- would definitely recommend to anyone interested in geography or environmental studies.
由 AB 提供May 20, 2020
Extremely good and insightful content on an equally pressing issue providing countless examples and progress markers to ensure your understanding.
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