Climate Change Science and Solutions
Learn about climate science, global negotiations, and practical solutions to address the urgent challenge of climate change.
Learn about climate science, global negotiations, and practical solutions to address the urgent challenge of climate change.
This comprehensive course explores the critical challenge of climate change and its solutions. Students learn about the science behind global warming, the importance of the 2°C temperature limit, and strategies for deep decarbonization of energy systems. The course covers both scientific foundations and practical solutions, from renewable energy technologies to international climate negotiations. While created before the Paris Agreement, it provides essential context for understanding current climate action. The curriculum combines technical knowledge with policy perspectives, making it valuable for students, activists, and professionals working towards a sustainable future.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of climate change science and energy balance
Master the concept of the 2°C limit and its global implications
Explore the role of various technologies in climate change mitigation
Analyze the process of international climate negotiations
Evaluate deep decarbonization strategies for energy systems
Examine the relationship between energy access and development
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There are 10 modules in this course
This comprehensive course addresses the urgent challenge of climate change through both scientific and policy perspectives. Students explore fundamental concepts of climate science, energy systems, and international negotiations. The curriculum covers key topics including greenhouse gas emissions, the 2°C temperature limit, deep decarbonization strategies, and technological solutions for climate change mitigation. Special attention is given to the intersection of energy and development, examining how climate solutions can be implemented while addressing global poverty and inequality. The course also provides insights into international climate negotiations and the framework for global climate action.
Towards a New Climate Change Agreement
Module 1
The Basics of Climate Change Science
Module 2
The 2-Degree Limit
Module 3
The 2-Degree Carbon Budget
Module 4
The Deep Decarbonization of Energy Systems
Module 5
The Key Technological Challenges of Deep Decarbonization
Module 6
Deep Decarbonization Pathways: Country Case Studies
Module 7
Energy & Development
Module 8
Main Challenges of Climate Change Negotiations
Module 9
Towards a New Climate Agreement Based on 2-Degrees Celsius
Module 10
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Instructors
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Sustainable Development and Economic Policy Pioneer
Jeffrey D. Sachs stands as one of the world's most influential economists and sustainable development experts, currently serving as University Professor at Columbia University and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development. His academic journey began at Harvard University, where he earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, and later served as the Galen L. Stone Professor of International Trade for over twenty years. Throughout his career, Sachs has shaped global policy as Special Advisor to three UN Secretaries-General, advising on both the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals. His expertise spans economic development, global macroeconomics, and poverty alleviation, having worked in more than 125 countries. As Director of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and President of SDG USA, he continues to drive sustainable development initiatives worldwide. His influential works include bestsellers such as "The End of Poverty," "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet," and "The Age of Sustainable Development." His achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the 2015 Blue Planet Prize and the 2022 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, while Time Magazine has twice named him among the world's 100 most influential leaders. Beyond his academic work, he serves as a Commissioner of the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Development and maintains active engagement with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences on sustainable development issues.
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Climate Policy Expert and Architect of the Paris Agreement
Emmanuel Guérin is a distinguished climate policy expert currently serving as an ECF Fellow and Special Advisor to the CEO at the European Climate Foundation, focusing on COP30 preparation in Brazil and the intersection of climate and democracy. His multifaceted career spans academia, policy-making, and international climate negotiations. As one of the architects of the Paris Agreement, he led its drafting team while working in the cabinet of COP21 President Laurent Fabius at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His academic background uniquely combines physical sciences, with an undergraduate degree in physics and chemistry from the University Pierre and Marie Curie, and social sciences, with a Master's Degree Cum Laude from Sciences Po. Throughout his career, he has held pivotal positions including Executive Director for International Affairs at ECF, Senior Advisor at the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and Director of the Energy and Climate Programme at IDDRI. His expertise has influenced climate policies across multiple governments, including France, the European Commission, and China. As a lecturer at Sciences Po Paris and visiting fellow at the Grantham Research Institute of the London School of Economics, he has contributed significantly to academic discourse on climate economics and policy. Currently, he splits his time between ECF and Instituto Clima e Sociedade in Brazil, where he continues to shape international climate policy and advance sustainable development goals.
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