Pacific Islands in a Changing Climate
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PACIFIC ISLANDS IN
A CHANGING CLIMATE
The USP Global online Masterclass is built specifically for individuals who are eager and enthusiastic to know more about climate science and what is happening in one of the world’s regions most affected by climate change. This course has been updated from the UNESCO e-learning Masterclass run at The University of the South Pacific (USP) for the last two years, with updated content with the context of the recent IPCC Special report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C.
 Length:
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20 weeks | |
 Effort:
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4 hours / week | |
 Cost:
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First module is free | |
 Level:
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Beginner | |
 Assessment:
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Yes | |
 College:
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Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development |
Starts on September 2019
About This Masterclass
In this course you will learn from leading climate change experts from USP, in particular from its Pacific Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development (PaCE-SD). From this course you will study relevant information on different climate change aspects in the Pacific Region such as: climate science, climate change adaptation, and its limitations, governance for climate change and climate change migration. Upon completion you will have a solid introduction to the quality of Climate Change education provided by The University of the South Pacific, the only institution in the Pacific Islands offering TVET and post-graduate education in Climate Change and Resilience.
This course is for:
Sustainable development practitioners who need a science-based overview of the preservation and conservation of the Pacific islands and the ecosystems it supports
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Those who work in corporate sustainability and responsibility, energy, fishing and other industries connected to the oceans – who are interested in understanding the sustainable interaction of their field with these resources
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Current USP students and alumni looking to expand their current skill set and learning pathways
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Graduate students and advanced undergraduate students studying oceanography, environmental science, environmental law, sustainable development, sustainable business and related fields
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Climate change activists and community practitioners interested in the current science and governance of ocean use and preservation
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High school students and with an interest in climate science and sustainable practices
What You'll Learn
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Discuss the impacts and mitigation strategies linked to a 1.5 and 2°C warming
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Identify and describe climate change impacts particularly relevant for the Pacific Islands
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Explain 'resilience' and 'vulnerability' and how to assess them
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Describe adaptation strategies and the limits of adaptation
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Explain what is the UNFCCC and how Pacific islands participate and benefit from it
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Describe nature-based mitigation strategies relevant to the Pacific islands
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Describe renewable energy solutions relevant to the Pacific islands
Your Learning Outcome
Certificate upon completion of your studies
USP Global is an initiative of The University of the South Pacific through which programs in areas of particular strength of the University offered online are accessible to a global audience. These comprise a growing number of courses in areas such as Pacific Island Studies, Oceanography and Climate Science.