CSR Event

Climate Literacy: Navigating Climate Conversations

Navigate conversations about climate with diplomacy and confidence by taking part in this fully-online course, which covers the basic concepts and terms needed to understand climate science, climate change and climate policy. The course begins by exploring the science behind climate change, including an exploration of the climate system, the causes of global warming, climate modeling, and climate forecasting. The course then transitions to a general presentation of mitigation, adaptation and policy.

Learn how to converse about climate change with confidence and diplomacy by taking part in this online course which explores the basic terms and concepts needed to understand system relationships between atmosphere, ocean, land and life. Explore the science behind climate change, including the climate system, causes of global warming, climate modeling and climate forecasting. Analyze demographic, economic, technological and political factors, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and policy options.

Note: Course hours include text and video lectures, as well as online discussions. Readings, assignments and course projects are completed outside of course hours. Instructor: Dr. Sarah Burch Course code: SM002W12A

Tuition Fee: $935

For more information or to register, visit: www.cstudies.ubc.ca/sustainability or call 604-822-1420.