Climate Change Adaptation

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course will build on Course GHDP6036 (Climate Change and Development) and deepen the theory and practice of climate adaptation policies, institutions, and programs by diverse stakeholders in low- and middle-income countries. With the rapidly increasing impacts of climate change, LMICs cannot afford to miss adaptation in their development policies and programs. Communities, cities, and private and social enterprises also have vital roles in strengthening the adaptation and resilience of LMICs. The course will provide students with practical tools and frameworks, and review the latest practices in adaptation and resilience in a wide range of economies – from large economies like Brazil, India, and China, to small island developing states, and fragile and conflict-affected states. The course will also review areas of active research and practice in the rapidly evolving field of climate adaptation.