Lund University - Urban Climate Governance Towards 1.5 Degrees
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- Public/Government Institute
Urban Climate Governance Towards 1.5 Degrees at Coursera Overview
Duration | 9 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Urban Climate Governance Towards 1.5 Degrees at Coursera Highlights
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Quizzes and assessments
Flexible schedule
Urban Climate Governance Towards 1.5 Degrees at Coursera Course details
- In this course we will explore the science behind the 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
- Learner 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
- 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
Urban Climate Governance Towards 1.5 Degrees at Coursera Curriculum
Module 1: Cities & Climate Change / 1.5°C alignment in cities
Welcome to the course
Urgency to act – global science and policy processes
Background/ framing the opportunity
Co-benefits for city climate action and the need for urgency
Course info
Course grading
Recommended readings
IPCC summary paragraphs
Image #1 – WWF Infographic on Climate Risks
Case study of Copenhagen (need updates from WWF website team?)
Exponential Roadmap Initiative
Case study of Puebla
(updates needed)Cities' resilience and strengths in times of crises
Week summary
Quiz for Module 1
Module 2: Urban Planning & Policy: Getting this right for climate & people
Multi-level Governance
Modes of urban governance
Urban Ecological footprint
Role of city planning
Co-benefits and Increased Livability
The Current Issue with Transportation
Sustainable Transport
Mobility
Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem Services
Co-benefits of NBS
Horizontal and vertical governance
Case study on Uppsala
Case study on Pune
Case study of Auckland
Case study of Rotterdam
Stuttgart green corridors
Cost of urban sprawl
Case study of Santiago
Case study of Malmö
My healthy Urban Life
Case study of Jakarta
Case study of Mexico City
Case study of Guatemala City
Week Summary
Lesson 2 - Multiple-choice questions
Module 3: Renewable Energy in cities - Renewable Energy Solutions are crucial for cities to meet the 1.5°C target
Background on the energy system
From fossil fuels to renewables: The energy transition
M3L3.1 Video #1 Renewable energy in cities
Energy usage and need for transition
Types of renewable energies
Case study of Barcelona (Solar energy)
Case study of Reykjavik (Geothermal energy)
Week summary
Lesson 3 - Multiple-choice questions
Module 4: Energy Efficiency in cities
Efficiency vs Sufficiency
Efficiency and renewables need to complement one another
Methods at the local government level
Policy instruments
Policy and program pathways
A Call to Action
WWF’s OPCC assessment framework
Energy efficiency benefits
WWF Horizontal Study: Policy Lessons from 1.5°C Aligned Cities
Summary of Course
Additional readings
Lesson 4 - Multiple-choice questions
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