E-learning Course: Understanding and Addressing Climate-related Challenges from China’s Perspective

An e-learning course to understand the science of climate change, climate change-related challenges, and opportunities/solutions to address these challenges for the world, in general, and for China, in particular.

Students will learn about climate change science, the causes and impact of climate change, and actions for adaptation. In addition to understanding international regulations on climate change, students will also learn about China’s policies, strategies, and actions to address climate change.

Use this tool to help your students find answers to:

1. What are the causes of climate change?
2. Describe some international regulations on climate change.
3. Describe China’s policies and strategies to address climate change-related issues.

About the Tool

Tool Name	应对气候变化的中国视角 | China’s Perspective on Climate Change
Discipline	Earth Sciences, Economics
Topic(s) in Discipline	As mentioned on the website, Climate change science; Climate-related challenges and opportunities in the world and in China; Climate-related policies, technical routines and international regulations; Theories and issues such as the energy revolution, economic development transition, low carbon economy development and ecological civilization construction; 了解气候变化科学的基本知识和最新进展 认识当前全世界和我国应对气候变化面临的挑战和机遇 熟悉应对气候变化的主要政策措施、技术选择和国际治理制度 理解能源革命、转变经济发展方式、发展低碳经济和建设生态文明等重大理论和实践问题
Climate Topic	Policies and Environmental Governance,  Economics and Climate Change
Type of Tool	E-learning course
Grade Level	High School, Undergraduate
Location	China, Global
Language	中文 (Chinese)
Translation	Video transcripts in English, 中文
Developed by	Tsinghua University
Hosted at	EdX learning platform
Link	https://www.edx.org/course/ying-dui-qi-hou-bian-hua-de-zhong-guo-tsinghuax-00460032x
Access	Online
Computer Skills	Basic