MANAGING CLIMATE RISKS: THE BASICS OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION

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  • DURATION
    2 HOURS
  • SUBJECT AREA
    Climate Transition
  • COURSE LEVEL
    MOOC
  • CREDITS
    0.0 HP
  • INSTITUTIONS
    KTH Royal Institute of Technology
    Open for the Climate
  • STUDY TYPE
    MOOC

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Climate adaptation is the process of adjusting to current or expected climate impacts to reduce harm and, where possible, capitalize on potential benefits. This course provides an introduction to the core concepts, strategies, and challenges associated with climate adaptation and risk management, such as:

  • Climate change impacts and fundamental concepts like risk and vulnerability
  • Key principles and strategies of climate adaptation
  • Tools used by scientists and practitioners to assess climate risk and monitor solutions
  • Global adaptation challenges, including financing and transboundary cooperation

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