Climate change鈥攐r what many refer to as global warming鈥攊s one of the most significant threats that humanity faces. "Climate Change and Global Affairs: The Basics" explores the fundamentals of climate change鈥攆rom the scientific processes that enable Earth鈥檚 warming temperatures to the human activities that accelerate them. After completing this course, learners will be able to define and explain the scientific mechanisms behind climate change, explain the acceleration of climate change over the past two hundred years, predict the global outcomes of continued warming, and evaluate the responsibility different countries hold for combatting climate change. In short, learners will achieve climate literacy. By enrolling in this course, you join a host of policymakers, professionals, and students committed to addressing climate change. By tackling this global challenge, we work to build a more sustainable future.
Before You Begin
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Skills You'll Learn
International Relations, World History, Climate Variability And Change, Climate Policy, Atmospheric Sciences
From the lesson
Module 1: Course Introduction
In this opening module, we discuss course aims, organization, and measures for assessment. By familiarizing themselves with this introductory material, learners will prepare themselves for success in later, more content-driven modules.
Taught By
CFR Education