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Training SolutionsExecutiveClimate Change and Sustainable Development
A Balanced Future

Climate Change and Sustainable Development

ClimateChange
SustainableDevelopment
Resilience
EcoLeadership
EnvironmentalEducation
GreenEconomy
CapacityBuilding
Sustainability
LocationOnline
Duration1 month
FeeGHS 1500
FacultyDr. Bob O. Manteaw
CertificateKNUST

Course Overview

Discover the links between climate change and sustainable development, and explore strategies to build resilient societies. This course would treat the essentials of climate science and climate change from human society perspectives. The course examines climate change, its drivers, underlying science, impacts and related-policy and technological responses. Climate change is discussed from the natural and social science perspectives and situated within the context of sustainable development. The course, which is targeted at policy professionals and decision-makers in the private and public sectors is divided into appropriate modules.

Course Modules

Global Context climate science and data

Climate Dynamics and Drivers

Climate Impacts and Assessment

Mitigation and Adaptation

Policy and Technological Approaches in key sectors (e.g., Energy, Transportation, Buildings, Agriculture)

Climate Change Communication Politics and Diplomacy

What You Will Learn

Global Climate Impacts

Understand global climate change impacts and sustainable solutions.

Integrate Sustainability

Learn strategies to integrate sustainability into development projects.

International Policies

Gain insights into international climate policies.

Advocate for Action

Develop skills to advocate for climate action.

Innovative Practices

Explore innovative practices in sustainable development.

Networking

Network with experts in climate science and policy.

Apply Knowledge

Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world case studies.

Validation

Earn a recognized certificate from KNUST.

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