Food Security
Food Security Video A video micro-lecture to understand the topic of food security and learn about the relationship between food production and the climate. Students will learn about food security, the various dimensions of food security, the possible effects of food production on climate, and the influence of climate change on crop yields. Use this […]
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in African Cities
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in African Cities Online Course An e-learning course to understand the drivers and impacts of climate change in cities, and to learn about various planning and decision-making approaches for climate change adaptation in African cities. Students will learn about climate change and its impact on cities, social vulnerability and its […]
Climate Change and Agriculture
Climate Change and Agriculture Reading A reading to learn about the effects of climate change on food security and to explore climate change adaptation measures to ensure food security. The modules in this reading (from the Contents) are: Climate Change Impacts on Food Security: Overview of Latest Knowledge Ensuring Food Security and Good Nutrition in […]
Climate Change and Food Security in Africa
Climate Change and Food Security in Africa Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to learn about suitable climatic conditions for a crop and to determine how climate change may affect food production (specifically, cocoa production). In this activity, students will learn about the relationship between climate change and food production through the case study of cocoa […]
Permafrost and Climate Change
The Permafrost and Global Warming Classroom/Laboratory Activity A set of hands-on classroom and computer-based activities for students to learn about permafrost and to explore various web-based scientific data portals to investigate permafrost distribution, characteristics of permafrost, and the effects of thawing permafrost on the atmosphere and the environment. Note: The plan includes 3-4 activities; one […]
Permafrost and Climate Change
Thawing Permafrost and Climate Change Video A video that introduces permafrost and its distribution on Earth. The video also describes the changing nature of permafrost across several regions due to higher surface temperatures and thepossible impact of permafrost thawing on Earth’s climate. Students will learn about the characteristics of permafrost, its distribution across the globe […]
Series of two E-Learning Courses on Introduction to Climate Change and Climate Science
Series of two E-Learning Courses on Introduction to Climate Change and Climate Science Online Course Following are two online courses in Climate Change and Climate Science by the National Resource Centre (NRC) on Climate Change at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune as part of the Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching […]
Show Your Stripes: Changes in Temperature
Show Your Stripes: Changes in Temperature Model/Simulation A model/simulation to observe and analyze the change in temperature as measured in each country over the past 100+ years. Each stripe represents the temperature in that country averaged over a year. For virtually every country or region, the stripes turn from mainly blue to mainly red in […]
Climate Disasters: An Overview
Climate Disasters: An Overview Reading A reading by the Third Pole that discusses the link between climate change and natural disasters. This overview reading can be used as an introduction to the topic by teachers interested in teaching about climate change and disasters and hazards. The reading focuses on discussions on climate change related disasters […]
Climate Change and Natural Disasters
Climate Change and Natural Disasters Reading A reading by the National Wildlife Federation that discusses how climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events and other natural disasters. This overview reading can be used as an introduction to the topic by teachers interested in teaching about climate change and disasters and hazards.The reading […]