Carbon Capture and Storage Fundamentals
Learn about carbon capture and storage technology as a solution for climate change. Understand the science, engineering and implementation of CCS.
Learn about carbon capture and storage technology as a solution for climate change. Understand the science, engineering and implementation of CCS.
This comprehensive course explores Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology as a crucial solution for protecting our atmosphere from excess carbon dioxide. Led by leading academics from the University of Edinburgh, the course bridges complex scientific concepts with practical understanding. Students learn about deep carbon emission reduction strategies, the role of CCS in making fossil fuels environmentally sustainable, and its potential for achieving carbon-negative solutions. The course covers the fundamental technologies, geological principles, and economic factors of CCS implementation, making it accessible to anyone interested in climate change mitigation and sustainable energy solutions.
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What you'll learn
Understand how CCS technology protects the atmosphere from excess carbon dioxide
Explore the fundamental drivers making fossil fuels safe to use under climate agreements
Identify key economic sectors where CCS can reduce emissions significantly
Learn about carbon capture technologies and their implementation
Master the principles of geological carbon storage
Analyze the global potential and future prospects of CCS
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to Carbon Capture and Storage technology and its role in combating climate change. Beginning with climate drivers and global warming concepts, it progresses through the applications of CCS across various economic sectors. The curriculum covers carbon capture technologies, geological storage methods, and future prospects. Each block explores critical aspects of CCS implementation, from basic principles to practical applications, emphasizing its importance in achieving climate goals.
Climate Drivers
Module 1
CCS Across the Whole Economy
Module 2
Capturing Carbon
Module 3
Geological Carbon Storage
Module 4
Future Prospects
Module 5
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Instructors
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IMF Senior Economist and Financial Education Expert
Adolfo Barajas currently holds the position of Senior Economist in the Institute for Capacity Development at the International Monetary Fund, where he specializes in teaching financial sector issues and macroeconomics. His distinguished career spans multiple roles within the IMF, including significant contributions to both the Western Hemisphere and Middle East and Central Asia departments. Prior to his IMF tenure, he gained valuable experience as a researcher at Colombia's central bank and at Fedesarrollo, a prestigious private think tank. His academic foundation combines a B.A. in economics from Universidad de los Andes with a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Throughout his career, Barajas has demonstrated expertise in various economic areas, including financial sector development, monetary policy, exchange rate regimes, dollarization, and financial inclusion, making him a respected voice in international economic policy and education.
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Distinguished IMF Economist and Econometrics Expert
Sam Ouliaris has established himself as a prominent figure in international economics, serving as the former Chief of the Internal Training Unit at the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development, where he was responsible for training IMF economist staff. His extensive career includes significant roles in the IMF's Research Department and Western Hemisphere Department, complemented by his academic position as a Professor of Economics at the National University of Singapore prior to 2011. With a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University specializing in econometrics and macroeconomics, Ouliaris has made substantial contributions to economic literature, particularly in quantitative macroeconomic modeling and structural vector autoregressions. His expertise has been sought by various Asian ministries, including consultancy work for the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank Negara Malaysia. As an Australian national, he has authored significant publications on econometric methodology and macroeconomic forecasting, including a notable book on Quantitative Macroeconomic Modeling with Structural Vector Autoregressions. His teaching portfolio at the IMF has included comprehensive courses on macroeconomic forecasting, financial programming, and policy analysis, making him a key figure in building capacity among international economists and policymakers
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