Climate Change Science and Solutions

This introductory module examines the history and evolution of climate change science and policy, from early scientific discoveries through the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Copenhagen Summit, and preparations for COP21.

This module covers fundamental climate science concepts including Earth's energy balance, greenhouse gases and their feedbacks, CO2 trends, and other climate change drivers. It provides the scientific foundation for understanding recent climate changes.

This module explores the business-as-usual trajectory of climate change, its consequences, and the importance of limiting temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. It examines debates surrounding this target.

This module examines the concept of carbon budgets, global emissions reduction pathways needed to meet the 2-degree limit, and comparisons with potential emissions from existing fossil fuel reserves.

This module explores energy systems, emission trends, and the three pillars of deep decarbonization. It examines global mitigation scenarios and strategies for transforming energy systems.

This module covers essential technologies for decarbonization, including renewable energy integration, carbon capture, nuclear power, and electric vehicles. It examines technology development roadmaps and implementation strategies.

This module examines national approaches to deep decarbonization through country case studies, analyzing different pathways and their implications for global climate agreements.

This module explores the relationship between energy access and poverty, examining challenges in developing regions, particularly Africa. It addresses how climate change affects vulnerable populations and strategies for sustainable energy development.

This module examines key issues in climate negotiations, including efficiency, fairness, and agreement enforcement. It explores principles for global agreements and approaches to problem-solving versus negotiating.

This concluding module examines the structure of mitigation commitments, technology development, climate financing, and approaches to achieving global climate goals through international cooperation.