University of Colorado Boulder
Planning with Climate Change in Mind
University of Colorado Boulder

Planning with Climate Change in Mind

This course is part of Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change Specialization

Taught in English

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Joseph Casola

Instructor: Joseph Casola

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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No prior experience required
6 hours (approximately)
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What you'll learn

  • Navigate the National Climate Assessment as a resource for information about impacts and adaptation

  • Describe how place and context relate to climate risk and potential mitigation and adaptation choices

  • Identify opportunities for communities, governments, and businesses to manage climate risks

  • Explain the challenges and competing interests that make climate change a difficult issue for communities, governments, and businesses to address

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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.9

(48 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
6 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 3 modules in this course

Climate change affects almost all sectors of our economy. This module will summarize key messages regarding these impacts, drawing upon the Fourth National Climate Assessment.

What's included

8 videos1 reading1 quiz

Across the country, climate impacts are occurring. These impacts often affect the places and resources that are intertwined with our livelihoods and identities. This module takes a regional approach, drawing upon the Fourth National Climate Assessment.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 quiz

This module provides examples and resources for taking climate action on your own.

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7 videos1 reading2 quizzes1 peer review

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Joseph Casola
University of Colorado Boulder
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