Cities and Climate Change
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This course explores these challenges and opportunities, combining theory with practical examples to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to promote climate-smart cities that protect people, mitigate risks, and contribute to building a more sustainable future.
Support climate change literacy
We want to continue our crucial journey to equip people with the skills and knowledge needed to make informed decisions, to act and to fight climate crisis.
After completing this specialized module, participants will be able to:
- Describe urban trends for the 21st century.
- Describe the transformative role that cities can play in achieving green and climate-resilient development.
- Explain how urban areas are affected by, and contribute to, climate change.
- Explain how climate change adaptation and mitigation can be considered in urban planning.
- Identify specific adaptation and mitigation measures suitable for urban areas.
To earn a certificate of completion, learners need to score at least 70% on the final quiz (with up to three attempts allowed). After meeting this requirement and paying the certificate fee (USD 10), learners can easily download their verifiable and authentic United Nations certificate from the “Certification” tab on the platform.
