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Українська Gender, Specifically Vulnerability Persons and Groups
Course includes
2 modules (Module #1 – Analyze Gender-Specific Vulnerabilities; Module #2 – Develop Targeted Adaptation Strategies; 2 lectures containing a number of related topics; 2 practical assignments; 2 intermediate tests. The course grade consists of the arithmetic sum of the points earned for completing all course tasks (accumulated sum of points)
Course description
The course «Gender, Specifically Vulnerability Persons and Groups» is part of the professional cycle of disciplines for master’s training in the field of climate services.
The main goal of the course is to develop an understanding of the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities and to develop action-oriented skills to promote a just and sustainable future. This involves a critical reflection on the historical, social, and economic roots of climate change and local-level actions for systemic change.
The course can be used for educational purposes to engage a wide audience without a background in the natural sciences.