Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, Adaptation

The course “Climate Change: Causes, Impacts, Adaptation” will help you understand how the Earth’s climate system works — from fundamental physical processes to real-world impacts and practical response strategies.

Course Format

• Duration: 3 weeks
• Workload: 3–4 hours per week
• Level: Open (suitable for a broad audience)
• Certification: Digital certificate upon successful completion

Course Programme

• Week 1: How Climate Works: Radiative Forcing and Feedbacks
• Week 2: Climate Change: From Causes to Impacts
• Week 3: Climate Change Adaptation: Strategies and Solutions

Learning Experience

At every stage of the course, you will have the opportunity to interact with other learners, exchange ideas, and participate in discussions.

The course combines video lectures, reading materials, practical assignments, and quizzes, allowing you not only to gain knowledge but also to apply it in practice.

What Will You Achieve?

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• explain how the climate system functions and why it changes;
• analyse key drivers of climate change;
• interpret climate data and changes in the past and present;
• assess climate change impacts across different sectors;
• apply basic approaches to risk assessment and adaptation planning.

Who is This Course For?

This course is designed for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of climate change —
from students and early-career professionals to representatives of government, business, and civil society.

No prior background is required, but it is especially relevant for those working or planning to work in climate, environmental, sustainability, or risk management fields.

📝 Course registration is open via the link below.
⏳ The registration deadline is May 15, 2026 (inclusive).
📅 The course starts on May 18, 2026.