Course Summary
This course explores the global energy and climate policy landscape, including the science, economics, and politics of climate change, as well as the role of key players in shaping policy and driving change.Key Learning Points
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the global energy and climate policy landscape
- Explore the science, economics, and politics of climate change
- Learn about the key players and organizations involved in shaping policy and driving change
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the global energy and climate policy landscape
- Become familiar with the key players and organizations involved in shaping policy and driving change
- Gain insights into the science, economics, and politics of climate change
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of energy and climate change concepts
- Familiarity with international relations and policy-making
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
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- Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries
- Climate Science and Policy
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Description
The Global Energy and Climate Policy course offers an introduction to the theoretical and practical understanding of how energy and climate change policies are designed, shaped, advocated and implemented. As energy markets go truly global, domestic energy policies are becoming more and more entangled with wider issues of international governance. Concurrently, the urgent need to mitigate and adapt to climate change and transition to a low-carbon future is adding a further layer of complexity.
Outline
- The future of fossil fuels in a carbon-constrained world
- Welcome to the Global Energy and Climate Policy MOOC
- Introduction - Addressing the climate crisis
- Week 1 Introduction
- The future use of fossil fuels
- Solutions for excess carbon production
- The developing world
- Read Me First
- Course Outline
- Week 1 - Readings
- The nuclear option: the solution to the energy/climate conundrum?
- Week 2 Introduction
- Nuclear power as an alternative to fossil fuel
- The cost of nuclear power
- Week 2 Reading
- Up-scaling renewable energy: policy incentives
- Week 3 introduction
- Policy interventions to upscale renewables
- Focus on Feed in Tariffs
- Week 3 Reading
- Energy and climate governance: two become one?
- Week 4 Introduction
- Issues of governance and integrated policy
- Week 4 Reading
- Climate change and energy security: resolving a tri-lemma
- Week 5 Introduction
- Energy Security 1
- Energy Security 2 - Diversification and Cost
- Week 5 Readings
- What next for energy policy with the Paris Agreement on climate change? [OPTIONAL]
- Week 6 Introduction
- Paris Agreement - A Global Agreement
- The Paris Agreement: Government, Policy and Economics
- Thank you and farewell
- Week 6 Readings
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the latest developments in global energy and climate policies in this comprehensive course. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and expert instructors, making it a top choice for anyone interested in learning more about energy and climate policy.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Expert instructorsPros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- In-depth coverage of global energy and climate policies
- Expert instructors with extensive knowledge and experience
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course materials to be too technical
- Lack of interactive components in the course
- Difficulty in keeping up with the weekly workload
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