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课程概述

This course explores why climate change adaptation is important globally and in the African context. Africa is considered to be one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Historically, climate-related hazards such as drought, flooding, pest and disease outbreaks, coastal storms, and heat waves have had devastating impacts on people and the environment in which they live. Often the damage knocks back progress that has been made in social and economic development, slowing down the achievement of development goals. Climate models suggest that many of these climatic hazards will intensify as the global climate warms. Building resilience to climate risks, through adaptation, is critically important for future development in Africa. The course examines adaptation in theory and in practice, through a focus on four sectors that are critically important for climate resilient development in (1) water security; (2) agriculture and food security; (3) ecosystems and ecosystem services; and (4) resilient cities....

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TD

Nov 15, 2020

Very informative course, well-planned lectures and content. Thank you

VM

Dec 23, 2018

A very informative and practical course especially for todays world where climate change is a reality in Africa and across the globe.

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26 - Climate Adaptation in Africa 的 44 个评论（共 44 个）

创建者 Lin K ( L

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Jan 4, 2022

For basic knowledge of climate change, this is a very good and useful course.

创建者 Danny A

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Oct 27, 2020

It was very informative, timely and relevant in my country, the Philippines.

创建者 Thembekile D

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Nov 16, 2020

Very informative course, well-planned lectures and content. Thank you

创建者 Bengt B

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Apr 16, 2021

I am fully satisfied , as some of the tasks can be challenging.

创建者 Nande L N

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Apr 7, 2023

I have learnt so much on this course! Absolutely amazing 👏

创建者 Sinayo H

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Nov 14, 2024

Very beautiful course, I really enjoyed it.

创建者 Delana P

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Nov 30, 2023

Challenging but still comprehensible.

创建者 Iviwe M

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May 28, 2020

Very informative and eye-opening

创建者 Lily M

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Jun 30, 2020

Really interesting course!

创建者 Winston A W

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Dec 28, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

创建者 Kleber L d S

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Jan 29, 2020

NOVOS CONHECIMENTOS

创建者 Ben D

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Nov 27, 2023

Insightful

创建者 Sabitu I A

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Sep 10, 2020

An explanatory and very interesting course for a beginner of climate study in africa.If you are a lazy student kindly stay off this course.

创建者 Kipkorir D

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Jul 31, 2022

One of the best online courses I have gone through. I will recommend this to every program person in Africa as they plan for the future

创建者 Vince M

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Dec 23, 2018

A very informative and practical course especially for todays world where climate change is a reality in Africa and across the globe.

创建者 Nnanna U

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Feb 9, 2022

i have gain an overwhelming knowledge on Climate Change Adaptation and would like to improve on the knowledge gained so far

创建者 Oliver S N

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Aug 30, 2019

Mark New did an excellent job- would definitely recommend to anyone interested in geography or environmental studies.

创建者 David J H

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Nov 24, 2021

Thought provoking and plenty of good links for each module.

创建者 Amy T

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Jun 15, 2020

I learned so much information!