Course Summary
This course is designed to provide an overview of the impacts of climate change and strategies for adaptation.Key Learning Points
- Understand the science of climate change and its impacts on natural and human systems
- Identify potential adaptation strategies
- Explore case studies of adaptation in different regions and sectors
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the science of climate change and its impacts
- Identify and evaluate potential adaptation strategies
- Apply knowledge to real-world case studies
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of climate science
- Familiarity with key adaptation concepts
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Climate Change: The Science
- Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries
Notable People in This Field
- Bill McKibben
- Katharine Hayhoe
Related Books
Description
The world’s climate is changing, and among the most significant negative consequences is to human health. While climate change is a global health issue, its health impacts vary across geographies and populations. In this course, you will learn why taking action to plan for and adapt to climate change is necessary for protecting human health, as well as what kinds of actions are most appropriate for a particular location and population. You also will learn tools and strategies to effectively plan for and enact adaptation actions that build resilience to climate change’s negative effects.
Knowledge
- Explain why intentional adaptation to climate change is necessary for protecting human health
- Identify and navigate at least one source for health, environmental, and vulnerability data
- Identify a list of adaptation actions relevant to a particular climate-sensitive exposure and health outcome of interest
- Apply the Adaptation Action Planning framework to a particular intervention or capacity building activity
Outline
- Welcome to Climate Adaptation for Human Health!
- Welcome to Climate Adaptation for Human Health
- Course Description
- Meet your instructor, Dr. Kathryn Conlon
- Introduction to Adaptation: What is Climate Adaptation?
- What is Climate Adaptation?
- Defining Adaptation
- Landmark Works
- What Can Climate Adaptation Look Like?
- Resources for Adaptation Planning
- What Can Climate Adaptation Look Like for an Individual?
- Frameworks for Climate Adaptation and Health
- Role and Network of Adaptation Practitioners
- Ch. 28: Adaptation (in Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment)
- (Optional) Climate change: the public health response
- Introduction to Adaptation: What is Climate Adaptation?
- Informing Adaptation: Collecting Data for Adaptation
- Collecting Data for Adaptation
- Climate and Health Profiles
- Health Data
- Climate Change and Health Data
- Using Climate Data for Public Health
- Assessing Vulnerability
- Contextual Data
- A social vulnerability index for disaster management
- Informing Adaptation: Collecting Data for Adaptation
- Informing Adaptation: Assessing Adaptation Readiness
- Exploring the Problem Pathways
- Exploring Adaptation Actions
- Identifying the Stakeholders
- Constructs of Readiness
- Implementation Readiness
- Community Readiness
- Review
- Readiness for climate change adaptation in the Arctic: a case study from Nunavut, Canada
- (Optional) A practical implementation science heuristic for organizational readiness: R= MC2
- (Optional) Community Readiness for Community Change
- Informing Adaptation: Assessing Adaptation Readiness
- Planning for Adaptation: Adaptation Action Plans
- Planning Phase 1
- Planning Phase 2
- Implementation Design
- Implementation Design- Wildfire Example
- Maximizing the Role
- Maturing the Field: Economic Evaluation
- Maturing the Field: Uncertainty and Maladaptation
- Becoming a Lifelong Learner
- Building Up and Out
- (Re) conceptualising maladaptation in policy and practice: towards an evaluative framework
- Planning for Adaptation: Adaptation Action Plans
- Course Conclusion
- What's Next?
Summary of User Reviews
The Climate Adaptation course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. Students have praised the course's comprehensive coverage of climate adaptation strategies and the engaging teaching style of the instructor. Overall, the course has a high rating from its users.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users thought that the course's coverage of climate adaptation strategies was particularly good.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of climate adaptation strategies
- Engaging teaching style of the instructor
- Interactive course materials and assignments
- Good balance of theory and practical application
- Flexible schedule and pacing
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too technical or jargon-heavy
- Limited interaction with other students and the instructor
- Some assignments were too challenging or time-consuming for beginners
- Course may not be suitable for those with no prior knowledge of climate science or policy
- Some technical issues with the online platform
Kathryn Conlon
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