Science and Engineering of Climate Change
This course is part of Climate Change and Sustainable Investing.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Climate Change and Sustainable Investing Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand climate change evidence and its anthropogenic origin
Master basics of carbon cycle and climate modeling
Evaluate CO2 concentration control technologies
Analyze advantages and limitations of renewable energy sources
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.8 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the science and engineering aspects of climate change, covering both foundational concepts and practical solutions. Students learn about climate change evidence, anthropogenic origins, and the carbon cycle. The curriculum includes detailed study of climate modeling, greenhouse effects, and various technologies for controlling CO2 concentrations. Special emphasis is placed on renewable energy sources, carbon capture, and negative emission technologies.
Current Climate Change in Context
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Modelling Climate Change
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Technologies to Control CO2 Concentration
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Non-Fossil Energy Sources
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Climate Change and Sustainable Investing
Instructor
Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School
Dr. Riccardo Rebonato is a Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School and serves as the Scientific Director of the EDHEC Risk Climate Impact Institute. He specializes in asset pricing, particularly in fixed income, and employs stress testing and scenario analysis using Bayesian networks for asset allocation and investment strategies. Previously, he was the Global Head of Rates and FX Research at PIMCO. Dr. Rebonato's extensive publication record includes numerous articles and books focused on asset pricing, risk management, and the economics of climate change, reflecting his unique background in both finance and hard sciences, including solid-state physics and nuclear engineering.At EDHEC, Dr. Rebonato teaches courses such as "Economics and Policies of Climate Change" and "Science and Engineering of Climate Change," where he integrates his expertise in finance with pressing environmental issues. His research aims to explore the impact of climate change on asset prices and investment management, providing valuable insights for navigating the complexities of sustainable finance. Through his work, he seeks to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and financial practice, contributing to innovative solutions for climate-related challenges.
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