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Urban Climate Governance Towards 1.5 Degrees (Coursera)

Offered by Lund University,
Urban Climate Governance Towards 1.5 Degrees (Coursera)

Welcome to this course where you will explore how cities can and are addressing the climate crisis. In this course we will explore the science behind the 1.5°C goal, as well as useful local governance and technical tools to help cities align to it. This course will highlight the importance of renewable energy together with energy efficiency considerations. We will also look at the importance of cities’ physical layout and its relationship to energy systems, in particular, the role of integrated urban planning and transport planning to support more sustainable energy solutions.

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Throughout this course, learners will be introduced to city climate solutions, matched by successful city case studies.
This course is primarily aimed at undergraduate and graduate students as well as practitioners in the public and private domains.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Module 1: Cities & Climate Change / 1.5°C alignment in cities
WEEK 2: Module 2: Urban Planning & Policy: Getting this right for climate & people
WEEK 3: Module 3: Renewable Energy in cities - Renewable Energy Solutions are crucial for cities to meet the 1.5°C target
WEEK 4: Module 4: Energy Efficiency in cities

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