Climate Change: Resilience and Adaptation

COURSE OVERVIEW

The “Climate Change: Resilience and Adaptation” course equips students with essential skills to address the climate crisis by building adaptive capacities and developing resilience strategies. It integrates multidisciplinary approaches, combining scientific, technological, and policy-driven perspectives.

This course prepares students for leadership roles in environmental management, influencing decision-making processes, and promoting sustainable development. Emphasizing both global and local solutions, it aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and encourages innovative thinking to mitigate climate impacts.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

Overview of Climate Change
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
Building Resilience to Climate Change
Adaptation Strategies (Nature-Based and Technological)
Policy and Governance for Climate Adaptation
Sectoral Adaptation Approaches

TARGET AUDIENCE

Graduate and undergraduate students in environmental science, climate science, urban planning, etc.
Professionals in environmental and urban planning fields.
Policymakers and government officials involved in climate adaptation policies.
NGO members and community leaders focused on climate action.
Researchers and academics in climate change and related fields.
Individuals seeking career shifts into climate action roles.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or Physical Sciences is recommended.

Blended Learning (Hybrid Mode)
In-Person Lectures: Core concepts and discussions in a face-to-face format for direct interaction.
Online Learning Modules: Supplementary content and resources available through a learning management system (LMS) for self-paced learning.
- Lectures and Tutorials: 3 hours/week
- Practical Application & Case Studies: 2 hours/week
- Assignments/Quizzes: 1 hour/week

Assignments (20%)
Case Study Presentations (20%)
Research Project/Paper (25%)
Exam (15%)
Final Exam (20%)

Brochure

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Instructor

^{Dr. Qaisar Mahmood}

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Domain

^{Science / Biology}

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Date

^{To be announced}

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No of Students

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Hours

^{24 hours}

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Duration

^{4 Weeks}

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Degree Program

^Certificate

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Fees

^{300 BHD}

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Level

^Postgraduate

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Language

^English

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Venue

^{University of Bahrain}

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Time

^{To be announced}

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CONTACT

^{For further Information, please contact:
Mr. Mohammed Al-Hooti
Tel: +973-33777339
Email: malhooti@uob.edu.bh}