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Training SolutionsTechnicalClimate-Smart Urban Adaptations
Building Resilient Cities

Climate-Smart Urban Adaptations

SmartCities
UrbanAdaptation
ClimateSmart
Sustainability
ResilientCommunities
GreenUrbanPlanning
EcoLiving
UrbanDevelopment
LocationOnline
Duration1 month
FeeGHS 1500
FacultyDr. Glenn Gyimah
CertificateKNUST

Course Overview

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.

Course Modules

Urban climate change and vulnerability dimension

Sustainable urban settlement liveable adaptation strategies to climate change

Impacts of climate change in vulnerable urban settings

Climate Smart Innovations for adaptation and mitigation

What You Will Learn

Urban Resilience

Discover strategies for making urban areas climate-resilient.

Smart Technologies

Learn about innovative climate-smart technologies for cities.

Case Studies

Explore case studies of successful urban adaptations.

Integrate into Planning

Develop skills to integrate climate considerations into urban planning.

Expert Engagement

Engage with urban planners and climate experts.

Sustainability Impact

Understand the impact of climate-smart adaptations on urban sustainability.

Practical Experience

Gain practical experience through interactive sessions.

Validation

Receive a certificate to validate your skills in urban adaptation.

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