China’s Perspective on Climate Change | 应对气候变化的中国视角 from edX

This course will provide China’s perspectives, policies, actions and effects on global climate changes to the international community. You will learn about the challenges and opportunities we are faced with on global climate in the world and in China, and will familiarize yourself with main policies, technical routines and international regulations. The knowledge presented in this course will benefit your understanding of significant theories and practical problems such as the energy revolution, economic development transition, low carbon economy development and the ecological civilization construction.

Taking this course can help you grow your knowledge of the latest advances in climate change science, and revere nature, cherish resources and save energy. The course is designed for the undergraduate students, high school students and anyone who is concerned about climate change.

Welcome to take the elective "China's Perspective on Addressing Climate Change"!

The content of this course can demonstrate to the international community China’s stance, policies, actions and effectiveness in addressing climate change. Through the study of this course, you can better understand the current challenges and opportunities faced by the world and our country in dealing with climate change, become familiar with the main policy measures, technology choices and international governance systems to deal with climate change, and gain a better understanding of the energy revolution and transformation of economic development methods. It is also beneficial to major theoretical and practical issues such as developing low-carbon economy and building ecological civilization.

Through the study of this course, you can also deepen your understanding of the basic knowledge and latest progress of climate change science, answer questions about climate change science, and cultivate the awareness of the whole society to respect nature, cherish resources, and save energy. This course is suitable for college students, high school students, and all people in society who are concerned about climate change. More exciting things are waiting for you to discover! I wish you good luck with your studies!

"Chinese Perspective on Addressing Climate Change" Course Group

What you'll learn

Basic knowledge and the latest advances in climate change science
The challenges and opportunities we are faced with on global climate in the world and in China
The main policies, technical routines and international regulations
Theories and issues such as the energy revolution, economic development transition, low carbon economy development and the ecological civilization construction
Understand the basics and latest advances in climate change science
Understand the current challenges and opportunities faced by the world and our country in addressing climate change
Be familiar with the main policy measures, technology options and international governance systems to address climate change
Understand major theoretical and practical issues such as energy revolution, transformation of economic development methods, development of low-carbon economy and construction of ecological civilization

What's inside

Learning objectives

Basic knowledge and the latest advances in climate change science
The challenges and opportunities we are faced with on global climate in the world and in china

The main policies, technical routines and international regulations

Basic knowledge and the latest advances in climate change science
The challenges and opportunities we are faced with on global climate in the world and in china
The main policies, technical routines and international regulations

Syllabus

Lecture One : China's countermeasures and Actions for Addressing Climate Change (He Jiankun)

Lecture Two: Evolution of Climate Change Science (Qin Dahe )

Lecture Three: The causes and projection of climate change (Luo Yong )

Lecture Four : The impact and adaptation of climate change (Luo Yong)

Lecture Five: The situation of the international community to climate change (Teng Fei )

Lecture Six: International regulations on climate change (Gao Feng )

Lecture Seven: China's INDC and action ( He Jiankun)

Lecture Eight: Climate Change and Energy Revolution (Du Xiangwan) Lecture Eight: Climate Change and Energy Revolution

Lecture Nine: China's policies and strategies for addressing climate change (Zhang Xiliang )

Lecture Ten: Low Carbon Society and Low Carbon City (Qi Ye) Lecture Ten: Low Carbon Society and Low Carbon City

Lecture Eleven: The synergistic effects on climate change (He Kebin )

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Emphasizes understanding basic and latest advances in climate change science

Examines challenges and opportunities faced by countries and the world in addressing climate change

Teaches the main policies, technical choices and international governance systems to address climate change

Provides insights on energy revolution and economic development transition in the context of climate change

Encourages understanding of the basics and latest advances in climate change science

Develops the knowledge and skills to address climate change challenges

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in China’s Perspective on Climate Change | 应对气候变化的中国视角 with these activities:

Organize your notes and materials from the course

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Stay organized by compiling and reviewing your notes and materials throughout the course.

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Review your lecture notes.
Organize your notes by topic.
Highlight key concepts.

Review Beijing ceremonies and traditions

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Reinforce your understanding of the ancient culture that developed the approaches that China used to address climate change.

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Read about the history of Beijing.
Watch documentaries about Beijing.
Visit the Beijing Capital Museum.

Practice reading Chinese characters

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Practice reading Chinese characters and vocabulary to strengthen your understanding of resources in the course.

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Use an app or website to learn Chinese characters.
Read Chinese texts.

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Volunteer to tutor other students in the course

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Help solidify your own understanding of the course material and assist fellow learners by sharing your knowledge.

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Contact the course instructor or teaching assistant to express your interest in volunteering as a tutor.
Attend a training session for tutors.
Meet with students to provide tutoring support.

Develop a plan to reduce your own carbon footprint

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By developing your own plan to reduce your carbon footprint, you will apply what you learn in this course directly to your own life and gain hands-on experience in addressing climate change.

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Calculate your carbon footprint.
Identify ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Create a plan to implement your ideas.

Build a model to show the impact of climate change on a local ecosystem

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Expand your understanding of the impacts of climate change by creating a model to show how it affects a local ecosystem.

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Choose an ecosystem to model.
Research the potential impacts of climate change on your chosen ecosystem.
Build a model to represent the ecosystem.
Use your model to simulate the impacts of climate change.

Write a blog post about what you have learned from the course

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Share your knowledge and insights gained from the course with a broader audience through a reflective blog post.

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Choose a topic for your blog post.
Write a draft of your blog post.
Edit and revise your blog post.
Publish your blog post.

Career center

Learners who complete China’s Perspective on Climate Change | 应对气候变化的中国视角 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Climate Policy Analyst

Climate Policy Analysts develop and analyze policies to address climate change. They work with governments, businesses, and other organizations to develop and implement policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy. This course provides a comprehensive overview of climate change science and policy, as well as the challenges and opportunities of addressing climate change.

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Climate Modeler

Climate Modelers develop and use computer models to simulate the Earth's climate system. These models are used to study past, present, and future climate conditions and to make predictions about how the climate may change in the future. This course provides a strong foundation in climate science and the latest advances in climate modeling.

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Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineers design and implement solutions to environmental problems, including climate change. They work with businesses, governments, and other organizations to develop and implement technologies and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development.

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Meteorologist

Meteorologists study the Earth's atmosphere and weather patterns. They research climate change and its impacts on weather patterns and extreme weather events.

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Sustainability Manager

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Energy Analyst

Energy Analysts study the production, distribution, and consumption of energy. They work with governments, businesses, and other organizations to develop and implement policies that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other clean energy technologies. This course provides a strong foundation in energy systems and the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition.

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Oceanographer

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Atmospheric Scientist

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Environmental Consultant

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Urban Planner

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Environmental Scientist

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Environmental Economist

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Geographer

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Science Writer

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Environmental Lawyer

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