Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment
Explore city-level strategies for climate action, focusing on urban planning, renewable energy, and energy efficiency to meet the 1.5°C goal.
Explore city-level strategies for climate action, focusing on urban planning, renewable energy, and energy efficiency to meet the 1.5°C goal.
This course examines how cities can address the climate crisis and align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement. It covers the science behind climate targets, local governance tools, and technical solutions for urban areas. The curriculum focuses on renewable energy implementation, energy efficiency measures, and integrated urban and transport planning to support sustainable energy solutions. Students will learn about multi-level governance, urban ecological footprints, sustainable transport, nature-based solutions, and policy instruments for climate action. The course highlights successful city case studies and emphasizes the co-benefits of climate action for urban livability and resilience.
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What you'll learn
Understand the science and policy processes behind the 1.5°C climate goal
Explore multi-level governance and urban planning strategies for climate action
Learn about sustainable transport solutions and nature-based approaches in cities
Analyze renewable energy implementation in urban contexts
Examine energy efficiency measures and policy instruments for cities
Evaluate co-benefits of climate action for urban livability and resilience
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of urban climate governance strategies aimed at aligning cities with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement. It covers the science behind climate targets, local governance tools, and technical solutions for urban areas. The curriculum is structured around four key modules: Cities & Climate Change, Urban Planning & Policy, Renewable Energy in Cities, and Energy Efficiency in Cities. Students will learn about multi-level governance, urban ecological footprints, sustainable transport, nature-based solutions, and policy instruments for climate action. The course emphasizes practical case studies from cities worldwide, demonstrating successful implementation of climate strategies. By the end of the course, learners will understand the crucial role of cities in addressing climate change and the various approaches available to create more sustainable, resilient urban environments.
Module 1: Cities & Climate Change / 1.5°C alignment in cities
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 2: Urban Planning & Policy: Getting this right for climate & people
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Module 3: Renewable Energy in cities - Renewable Energy Solutions are crucial for cities to meet the 1.5°C target
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 4: Energy Efficiency in cities
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Leading Advocate for Urban Sustainability and Food Systems at WWF
Carina Borgström Hansson has been a key figure at WWF since 2005, contributing significantly to the organization's global footprint strategies. As a member of WWF’s global footprint steering group, she has worked to elucidate the connections between consumption, investment, urbanization, and humanity's expanding ecological footprint, which is reflected in WWF's biannual Living Planet Report. In 2011, she spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting urban solutions for sustainable lifestyles, emphasizing the critical role of cities in transitioning from fossil fuels towards a One Planet Future, where all can thrive within Earth's ecological limits.
Urban Climate Governance Expert and Global Cities Specialist
Dr. Jennifer Lenhart serves as WWF's Global Cities Lead, overseeing engagement with over 700 cities across 70 countries. Through her Coursera course "Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment" at Lund University, she helps students understand city-level climate action and sustainable urban development. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Urban Climate Governance from Wageningen University and an Erasmus Mundus MSc from Lund University and Central European University. Her 15+ years of experience spans roles at UN-Habitat in Nairobi, the City of Malmö, and urban sustainability consulting in Seattle. Her research focuses on nature-based solutions, urban resilience, and climate adaptation strategies. Currently based in Santiago de Chile, she advocates for integrating nature into urban development to improve city resilience and livability. Her expertise combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications in urban sustainability, emphasizing the role of cities in addressing climate change while promoting biodiversity and human wellbeing.
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