Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Learn techniques to evaluate vulnerabilities in communities and ecosystems affected by climate change and develop adaptation plans. Mitigation of and adaptation to climate change requires, quintessentially, the assessment of the vulnerabilities of the receptor systems to the impacts of climate change. This assessment must be incorporated into existing development structures and processes and form the basis for future development planning at all levels from national to international.

Discover urban adaptation strategies that mitigate climate risks while promoting sustainability and smart city development. This course is relevant for city and urban planners as it responds more to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 development heightened for smart cities under and SDG 13 of taking steps to combat climate change.

Understand the principles of carbon credits and how finance mechanisms can drive climate action and sustainable growth. This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of carbon finance and the mechanisms for trading carbon credits. Participants will learn about the basics of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, and the role of carbon markets in mitigating climate change. Through lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will explore the concepts of carbon finance, carbon offsetting, and carbon trading, as well as the opportunities and challenges associated with these mechanisms.