Though climate change affects the whole planet, its impacts vary significantly from country to country. On this five-week course from the University of Edinburgh, you’ll explore climate change in the context of Mexico. You’ll gain an understanding of the challenges the country is facing and how it is working to address them. You’ll also investigate the science, policy, and business contexts of climate change and how people can take action to tackle the climate crisis.
Delve into climate science to understand climate justice
You’ll start by developing your understanding of what climate change is as you learn about climate science. With this solid foundation of knowledge, you’ll investigate how climate change has global impacts but an unequal distribution. Through this exploration, you’ll unpack who is affected and who is responsible for climate change.
Explore the impacts of climate change
Next, you’ll learn how to use the climate model to look into the future and assess the impacts of climate change. You’ll then delve into Mexico’s climate to understand how it has already changed and what looks set to change in the future.
Discover the solutions to climate change
With an understanding of the impacts of climate change, you’ll then discover the different solutions to help us mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. You’ll unpack Mexico's risk management strategies to learn how the country is committed to fighting climate change and pledging to the UN SDGs. Finally, you’ll discover actionable tips to help you measure your impact and how to take and inspire action.
Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.
We start the course with an introduction to climate change. We'll have a look at its impacts, why climate justice is important, and two key solutions: mitigation and adaptation.
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2个视频12篇阅读材料3个作业2个讨论话题
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2个视频•总计6分钟
Welcome to Week 1•1分钟
What is climate change?•5分钟
12篇阅读材料•总计59分钟
Welcome to the course•1分钟
Collaborators•2分钟
Meet the team•10分钟
Why should we care?•8分钟
Global but unequal distribution•4分钟
Drivers, changes and impacts•5分钟
Climate impacts on natural systems•5分钟
Climate impacts on human systems•5分钟
Who is affected by climate change?•2分钟
Who is responsible for climate change?•5分钟
Climate justice explained•6分钟
Four imperatives for action•6分钟
3个作业•总计205分钟
What have you learned?•15分钟
Warm-up•10分钟
What do the scientists say?•180分钟
2个讨论话题•总计15分钟
Share your learning goals•5分钟
Introduce yourself•10分钟
Week 2: Climate Science
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This second module focuses on science. We'll look at the causes of climate change, where emissions come from, and why ‘1.5 degrees’ and ‘Net Zero’ are the two most important numbers in the world!
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4个视频6篇阅读材料2个作业2个讨论话题
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4个视频•总计8分钟
Welcome to Week 2•1分钟
The carbon cycle explained•3分钟
How do we study our changing climate?•3分钟
Greenhouse gases (GHGs)•2分钟
6篇阅读材料•总计29分钟
Is climate change natural?•9分钟
Have we just figured this out?•5分钟
Climate history through ice•3分钟
Carbon dioxide emissions on the rise•3分钟
The Keeling Curve•5分钟
Mexico's greenhouse gas emissions•4分钟
2个作业•总计30分钟
What have you learned?•20分钟
Warm-up•10分钟
2个讨论话题•总计20分钟
What do you know about the carbon cycle?•10分钟
It's time to stop abusing our atmosphere•10分钟
Week 3: Climate Change Impacts
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Learn how we can use supercomputers and climate models to make projections about the future, and look specifically at Mexico's climate.
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2个视频10篇阅读材料2个作业3个讨论话题
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2个视频•总计7分钟
Welcome to Week 3•1分钟
The future of Mexico's climate•6分钟
10篇阅读材料•总计32分钟
Can we predict the future?•1分钟
What is a model?•3分钟
The evolution of the climate model•3分钟
How do we know they work?•1分钟
Looking into the future•4分钟
Supercomputers•1分钟
How much warming is too much?•4分钟
Mexico's climate•3分钟
El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)•7分钟
How has Mexico's climate changed?•5分钟
2个作业•总计35分钟
What have you learned?•20分钟
Warm-up•15分钟
3个讨论话题•总计30分钟
A moment to reflect•10分钟
Share your experience•10分钟
How has your hometown changed?•10分钟
Week 4: Managing Climate Risk
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Find out how we can use the risk triangle to help address climate impacts, and learn the importance of mitigation and adaptation.
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3个视频6篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
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3个视频•总计10分钟
Welcome to Week 4•1分钟
How can we mitigate and adapt?•6分钟
The hierarchy of responses•3分钟
6篇阅读材料•总计45分钟
Understanding risk•5分钟
The risk triangle•5分钟
Adapting to climate change•1分钟
Types of adaptation•4分钟
Mexico's risk management•15分钟
Climate adaption game•15分钟
2个作业•总计35分钟
What have you learned?•20分钟
Warm-up•15分钟
1个讨论话题•总计10分钟
Local climate risk•10分钟
Week 5: Global Climate Solutions
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Learn more about the impact our lifestyle choices can have on the climate. Explore solutions for tackling the climate crisis, find out how you can get involved and inspire others to take action!
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