在21世纪，世界的每个地区都面临着气候变化的特定脆弱性，也有不同的机会来减轻气候变化的影响，建立适应能力。随着《巴黎协定》的批准，许多国家加入了应对气候变化的行动。事实上，如果没有应对气候变化的行动，几十年的可持续发展将面临危险，因此这是一个“成败”的时间点。通过展示最新的科学证据、解释不同地区的影响、披露气候行动战略，以及碳足迹追踪器和(一)NDC平台等互动工具，该MOOC提供了一些机会，让你可以采取行动应对气候变化。
关于这一课程，这一面向行动的MOOC使您有机会了解区域气候变化影响和部门的特定策略，以提高弹性并走向低碳的未来。您将有机会深入探讨这些问题，并为以下一个或多个区域定制您的学习经验：•拉丁美洲和加勒比•撒哈拉以南非洲•中东和北非•东欧和中亚•东亚和太平洋•南亚在这项努力中，莫克斯汇集着名的科学家和政策制定者，为各部门跨越气候变化，区域低排放量和气候有弹性发展战略的最新科学证据。一支专家教师将在巴黎协议周围讨论，从COP22的反思以及国家决定捐款（NDCS）的进展情况。课程教学大纲概述'从气候科学采取行动'分为四周。前两周将全面概述气候变化的科学证据，其次是关于21世纪温暖世界的影响的地区特定见解。过去两周将重点关注不同地区和各国所采取的行动策略，以满足气候挑战，以及如何作为个人采取行动以避免温暖的世界！第1周：21世纪的气候变化•历史和预计的气候系统变化，导致21世纪末•在187个国家的缔约方会议21个国家提交的预期国家决定捐款（Indcs）的潜力促使气候行动•气候变化的趋势影响，包括北极海冰，熔化冰川，热波和极端温度的丧失，以及干旱和干旱和干旱和干旱的可能反应，解释了可能导致海平面上升，热浪和热浪和热浪extreme temperatures, and ocean acidification Week 2: Sectoral and Regional Impacts • Impacts on key development sectors—from warming above pre-industrial temperatures and projected climate trends—across each of the world’s regions • Sectoral impacts focusing on agricultural production, water resources, ecosystem services, and coastal vulnerability for affected populations • Importance of risks with the potential to reverse hard-won development gains and potentially trap millions in poverty, illustrating the need for urgent action now Week 3: From Science to Action on Climate Change • Region-specific discussions on mitigation actions needed to reduce emissions while decreasing vulnerability to climate change impacts through adaptation and by building climate resilience • Perspectives from regional experts on their experiences in strategies and actions proposed in each region to help transition towards a low-emissions, climate-resilient development path • Discussions on the progress of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outcomes of the Paris Agreement and reflections from the Conference of Parties (COP)22 Week 4: What You Can Do • Transformative impact of day-to-day changes when brought to a global scale • The rationale for acting now, acting together and acting differently • Examples and expected benefits of mitigation and adaptation policies, considering both contributions to global emission reductions and local development opportunities In addition to the core resources and assignments, you may choose to go further, engaging in fun optional exercises, networking, discussion, and diving deeper into our rich selection of supplemental resources. You will have the opportunity to explore these issues in depth and tailor your learning experience for one or more of the following regions: • Latin America and Caribbean • Sub-Saharan Africa • Middle East and North Africa • Eastern Europe and Central Asia • East Asia and Pacific • South Asia Course Format This MOOC has a week-by-week structure, with resources, activities and exercises for you to engage in during each of the four weeks of the course. Each week, you will find a variety of course material, including: • Interactive video talks by renowned climate scientists and practitioners • Interactive tools: the Carbon Footprint Tracker, (I) NDC platform • Resources: Core, optional (deep dive) and fun interactives on the week’s theme • Quizzes that check your knowledge, reinforce the lesson’s material and provide immediate feedback • Assignments that will sharpen your skills of analysis, reflection and communication • Discussion forums and social media that enable collaboration with others from around the world, enriching interaction among participants • As a final project, you will create a digital artifact You can also go much further than this, engaging in optional exercises, networking, or discussion forums and dive deeper into our rich selection of additional resources. We also will use e-discussions, and other tools to facilitate dialogue between the learners and experts. Recommended Background: No background knowledge is necessary. The content of this course is designed to be accessible to students from any discipline. Connect: Communicate and share resources via Twitter using hashtag #learnclimate. Sign up for a free account at http://twitter.com
