Global Climate Change Policies and Analysis
This course is part of Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies.
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 Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies 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
Identify and analyze global climate policies including the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement
Evaluate the impacts of climate change on weather patterns and environments
Understand the role of different energy sources in climate mitigation strategies
Assess technological solutions like carbon capture and storage (CCS)
Examine the relationship between economic development and environmental governance
Analyze emission scenarios and Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs)
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the historical and contemporary landscape of global climate policies, with a focus on understanding key climate principles and policy development. Students will analyze international agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement while examining various energy sources, including nuclear power and renewables. The course provides insight into climate change impacts, from extreme weather events to glacier recession, and explores mitigation strategies such as carbon capture and storage technologies. Designed for beginners, the curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical analysis skills, preparing students to evaluate the technological, economic, and policy challenges associated with climate change mitigation.
Global Energy Policies
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Introduction to Nuclear Power
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Natural Impact of a Warming Planet
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Energy and Climate Governance: The Intermingling of Both
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: Modeling and Predicting Climate Anomalies
Instructor
Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder
Dr. Osita Onyejekwe is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he specializes in multivariate regression models and machine learning techniques. His research focuses on estimating weather patterns, analyzing glacier recession behavior, and developing financial models related to profit gains, losses, and revenue. In addition to his quantitative research interests, Dr. Onyejekwe explores topics in planetary systems, abiogenesis, philosophy, and theology, reflecting a diverse academic curiosity that bridges the sciences and humanities. His interdisciplinary approach aims to contribute valuable insights across various fields while enhancing the understanding of complex systems and their interactions.
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