Planning with Climate Change in Mind
Learn to navigate climate impacts and adaptation strategies across sectors and regions, with practical approaches for household and community action.
Learn to navigate climate impacts and adaptation strategies across sectors and regions, with practical approaches for household and community action.
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 Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change 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
Navigate the National Climate Assessment for impact information
Describe how place and context relate to climate risk
Identify opportunities to manage climate risks
Explain challenges in addressing climate change
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.7 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes, 1 peer review
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course explores climate impacts and adaptation strategies across the United States, taking both regional and sectoral approaches. Students learn about climate effects on water resources, transportation, energy, agriculture, forests, health, and coastal/marine resources. The course emphasizes practical application, teaching students to use the National Climate Assessment and implement climate action strategies at household, community, and workplace levels.
Sectoral Impacts and Adaptation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Regional Impacts and Adaptation
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Taking Climate Action
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Climate Science and Policy Expert
Dr. Joseph Casola is an instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in climate science and policy. With nearly 20 years of experience, his work focuses on translating complex climate information for policymakers, resource managers, and business leaders. Dr. Casola has coordinated significant events such as the 2017 Northwest Climate Conference and has contributed as an author to the Fourth National Climate Assessment and the report "Unfair Share," which addresses the disproportionate risks of climate change on Washington State communities. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Chemistry from Duke University.At CU Boulder, Dr. Casola teaches courses including How Do We Manage Climate Change?, Planning with Climate Change in Mind, and What is Climate Change? His courses aim to build climate literacy among students and equip them with the knowledge to address climate-related challenges effectively. Dr. Casola's extensive background includes roles such as Deputy Director at the University of Washington's Climate Impacts Group and Senior Associate at ICF International, where he has worked on assessing and managing risks associated with climate variability and change. Through his teaching and research, he seeks to empower individuals and communities to take informed actions against climate change.
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