Embark on a transformative journey to combat climate change in African cities with our Planning for Climate Change course. Delve into the effects, impacts, and drivers of climate change, and explore the typologies and approaches of climate change adaptation. Understand the steps in climate change planning and develop a climate change plan based on your city's context.
Our comprehensive course encompasses essential modules, including Climate Change and Cities, Defining and Assessing Urban Risk and Vulnerability, Climate Change Adaption and Resilience, Planning for Climate Change, Decision Making Analysis for Climate Change, and the Final Assessment: Developing a Climate Change Action Plan.
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Planning for Climate Change in African Cities comprises six modules, providing in-depth insights into climate change science, urban risk and vulnerability, climate change adaption and resilience, planning approaches, decision support and assessment tools, and concludes with a final assessment for developing a climate change action plan.
Embark on your learning journey with an introduction to the course, followed by understanding the grading system, and getting to know your lecturers. Dive into the glossary of terms and introduce yourself to other learners, setting the stage for a collaborative and engaging learning experience.
Explore the science of climate change and its impacts on cities, delve into urbanization, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change policies. Engage in recommended readings and quizzes to test your understanding while addressing thought-provoking questions related to the course content.
Gain insights into defining and assessing urban risk and vulnerability, including practical examples and quizzes to solidify your understanding. Explore the impact of climatic hazards and different social groups, preparing you to calculate social vulnerability and understand vulnerabilities and geographies.
Delve into climate change adaption and resilience, understanding different approaches and contextual tensions. Learn about governance to reduce urban risk, key actors in reducing urban risk, and explore climate and resilience programs in African cities. Engage in readings and activities to deepen your knowledge.
Understand the various planning approaches for climate change, from ad hoc to mainstreaming, and the main steps involved in planning for climate change. Explore case studies on climate change planning in Kampala, Uganda, and engage in activities to test your understanding and apply the concepts to real-world scenarios.
Discover decision support and assessment tools for climate change, including cost effectiveness analysis and multiple criteria analysis. Explore applications of these tools in real-world scenarios and engage in activities to enhance your understanding and decision-making skills in the context of climate change planning.
Conclude your learning journey with the final assessment, developing a climate change action plan based on the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course. Engage in a simulated exercise to prioritize adaptation actions and solidify your understanding of the course content.
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