Climate Systems and Climate Change (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
Climate change represents one of the most significant challenges our modern world grapples with, having profound implications for our global economy. As underscored by a 2021 New York Times report, potential economic ramifications could reach up to US$23 trillion by 2050. For the global business arena, the rising costs and the sheer unpredictability of climate change risks make it an area of pressing concern. However, a lot of apprehension springs from a fundamental gap in understanding the science underlying climate change. For today's leaders, it's imperative to comprehend this science and strategise effectively to counteract and adapt to these risks.
In this course, learners will embark on a comprehensive journey into the intricacies of the Earth's climate system, evaluating the profound effects humanity exerts upon it and the consequential shifts we instigate. Presenting cutting-edge research on historical climate changes and their relevance to present conditions, this module also provides insights into future climate trajectories. Learners will be armed with the knowledge to discern how various facets of climate change could impinge upon business operations. Moreover, we will showcase pioneering adaptation and mitigation strategies, illustrating how businesses can not only endure but indeed prosper in a climate-altered future.
What You'll Learn
Upon completion of the course, learners should be able to:
1) Explain how and why climate change matters to business using examples.
2) Describe the basics of the climate system and climate change science and the links between different components
3) Demonstrate a conceptual knowledge of how studies of past and present climate inform models of the future.
4) Outline how climate projections can be used to examine the impact on business
5) Explore sustainability, adaptability, and mitigation solutions.
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for:
- Sustainability managers and managers who aspire to act as Change Agents and point of contact for sustainability-related matters, both internally and externally, identifying issues and suggesting solutions from a holistic perspective and acknowledging that the social, legal, and economic aspects of issues are as important as those relating to science and technology.
- Managers and aspiring managers who undertake sustainability reporting and participate in environmental social governance (ESG) rating exercises and assist in coordinating sustainability effort and projects across business units (BUs).
- Consultants and aspiring consultants who are interested in pursuing a career in sustainability.