Climate Change: Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation

Course Information

Module aims

  • Introduce fundamental science, and a brief history of climate change, mitigation and adaption
  • Introduce climate modelling and how these tools are used for climate change impact and risk analysis
  • Understand the likely hazards (and impacts) associated with climate change in a range of areas of the human, built and natural environments
  • Develop understanding of risk, its composition in terms of hazard and vulnerability and how these can vary spatially depending on local context

    • Learners will get hands on experience of using risk assessment frameworks to consider how data and tools examined during the course are applied in practice to undertake risk assessment and adaptation planning for climate change.

    The combination of 7 different online learning styles allow transfer of the various knowledge, methods and practices available for understanding impacts and adaptation. Online computer-based practicals allow for consolidation of this knowledge prior to its application in each problem.

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    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the key risks and vulnerabilities that climate change poses to society and infrastructure, and why a comprehensive, integrated response is crucial.
  • Identify practical adaptation strategies, including engineering solutions, for managing climate-related hazards in critical areas.
  • Understand how national and international policies influence climate change response efforts.

    • Course Agenda

    The course is fully asynchronous and delivered through our online learning platform. You'll learn through a combination of:

  • Short format lectures from Newcastle academic experts.
  • Asynchronous practical sessions to get hands on with climate data and risk assessment techniques.
  • Curated videos and podcasts with reflective discussion about key issues.
  • Tailored interactive reading and learning materials about core scientific concepts.
  • Dedicated discussion boards to meet your interdisciplinary cohort and explore the challenges of climate resilience together.

    • Course Dates

    Course Start Date:  Monday, February 17, 2025 8:00 AM

    Course End Date :  Monday, April 28, 2025 11:00 PM

    Enrolment Dates

    Enrolment Start Date:  Monday, February 17, 2025 9:00 AM

    Enrolment End Date :  Thursday, March 13, 2025 11:00 PM

    Course Location

    Online

    Course Tutor/s

    Dr Hannah Bloomfield

    Course Delivery Type

    Online - Pre-recorded Virtual course icon

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    Course Fees

    This is a free course.