Transport, Gender and Climate Change
Transport, Gender and Climate Change Reading A short introductory reading from the GenderCC Women for Climate Justice website that summarizes the effects of transport on climate change. This reading is part of a larger study on the gender dimensions of climate change in several sectors such as agriculture, biodiversity, consumption, disaster, energy, forests, health, migration, […]
Climate Solutions for Buildings Sector
Climate Solutions for Buildings Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Transportation Sector. It lists different solutions by the Transportation sector towards addressing the climate crisis such as: Enhance efficiency by employing techniques like insulation along with optimising energy use Adopting clean energy alternatives for space & water […]
Climate Solutions for Industry Sector
Climate Solutions for Industry Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Industry Sector. It lists different solutions by the industry sector towards addressing the climate crisis such as: – Reduce the use of plastics, metals and cement and employ alternative materials in industrial processes – Move towards a […]
Climate Solutions for Electricity Sector
Climate Solutions for Electricity Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Electricity Sector. It lists different solutions by the electricity sector towards addressing the climate crisis such as: -Enhance efficiency by introducing new technologies and practices that reduce electricity demand – Shift production towards renewables and reduce dependency […]
Climate Solutions for Buildings and Cities
Climate Solutions for Buildings and Cities Video A video playlist titled ‘CS – Drawdown – 5 – Buildings and Cities’ from the ‘Murtugudde Climate Academy’ by Dr. Raghu Murtugudde. It consists of 14 short video lectures that summarise climate solutions for the Infrastructure & Urban Planning Sector. The solutions are based on the book titled […]
Impact of Climate Change on Cities
Impact of Climate Change on Cities Online Course An e-learning course to understand how cities are impacted by and influence climate change. Students will learn about how urban areas contribute to climate change, how climate change affects cities, and how climate change adaptation and mitigation can be included in urban planning. Use this tool to […]
Introduction to Gender and Climate Change
Introduction to Gender and Climate Change Reading A guidebook of gender-sensitive approaches to climate change policy for city planning. It discusses the different ways in which women and men are affected by climate change. This guidebook includes discussions on gender inequalities such as gender division of labour, gender differentials in income, gender biases in decision […]
Gender and Climate Change Policy
Gender and Climate Change Policy Reading A guidebook of gender-sensitive approaches to climate change policy for city planning. It discusses the different ways in which women and men are affected by climate change. This guidebook includes discussions on gender inequalities such as gender division of labour, gender differentials in income, gender biases in decision making, […]
Understanding Climate Vulnerabilities and Building Climate Resilience
Understanding Climate Vulnerabilities and Building Climate Resilience Game A game that provides an immersive learning experience to visualize the possible effects of climate change on our cities and neighborhoods in the future, and to explore actions for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Students will visualize the effects of climate change—such as sea-level rise, storm surges, […]
Resource Management for Improving the Climate Resilience of Cities
Resource Management for Improving the Climate Resilience of Cities Game A game to learn about decisions, policies, and overall strategies to improve the climate resilience of a city. Students will play the role of decision-makers to build a climate-resilient city. They will choose from different options such as developing soft or hard coastlines, increasing the […]