Full course description
Climate Change at the Local Scale (this is not a self-paced program)
October 14 – November 1, 2024
In this course, learners will use exercises adapted from the popular Citizen’s Coolkit for learning about local climate change policies and impacts, and the key role of home energy, active transportation, and urban forestry in transitioning to climate-friendly communities. They will learn new techniques for analyzing any community for its climate vulnerabilities, carbon footprint, and important practical solutions, informed by case studies from BC and beyond, and applied to local neighbourhoods where the participants live.
Skills and Competencies
- Explain the causes, impacts, mitigation and adaptation (CIMA Framework) for climate change at global, city, and neighbourhood scales
- Describe relevant policies and practices in BC and Canada regarding climate change targets and key high-impact solutions
- Explain the role and importance of renewable energy, active transportation, and urban forests in climate change adaptation & mitigation
- Apply key techniques for assessing local climate change risks, documenting climate impacts, mapping neighbourhood assets and vulnerabilities, and carbon footprint analysis