Climate Change Mitigation: Strategies for Developing Nations
Explore innovative approaches to climate change mitigation in developing countries, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
Explore innovative approaches to climate change mitigation in developing countries, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
This comprehensive course examines the complex challenge of mitigating climate change in developing countries while pursuing economic growth. Designed for intermediate-level learners, the course explores key topics such as scenario building, energy modeling, and policy development for climate change mitigation. Through six engaging modules, students will gain insights into the MAPS (Mitigation Action Plans and Scenarios) approach, focusing on case studies from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and South Africa. The course balances theoretical concepts with practical applications, emphasizing the co-production of knowledge between researchers and influential actors in society. Learners will develop skills in facilitation processes, scenario building, and policy analysis, preparing them to address the 'super-wicked' problem of climate change mitigation in developing nations.
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What you'll learn
Understand the complexity of climate change mitigation in developing countries
Learn about the MAPS approach and its application in various national contexts
Develop skills in scenario building and energy modeling for climate mitigation
Analyze the 'mitigation gap' and explore innovative responses to climate challenges
Understand the process of translating research into domestic and international policy
Gain insights into the co-production of knowledge between researchers and policymakers
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of climate change mitigation strategies in developing countries, focusing on the delicate balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability. The curriculum is structured to address the complexities of this 'super-wicked' problem, starting with an understanding of the challenges and progressing to innovative approaches and policy solutions. Students will learn about the MAPS (Mitigation Action Plans and Scenarios) approach, exploring its application in Latin American countries and South Africa. The course emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and practical tools, including scenario building, energy modeling, and policy development. It encourages critical thinking about the gaps between scientific requirements and political realities in climate change mitigation.
Complexity of climate change mitigation
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Mandating and co-production of knowledge
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Mitigation action research and modelling
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Minding the mitigation gap
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Responding to mitigation challenges
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Bridges to domestic and international policy
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Leading Energy Research and Climate Policy at UCT
Professor Harald Winkler is the Director of the Energy Research Centre (ERC) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), where he focuses on the interplay between energy, poverty, development, and climate change. His research primarily addresses energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy modeling as strategies for tackling these challenges. With a strong emphasis on climate change and the economics of mitigation within sustainable development, his work has significantly influenced national energy and climate policy as well as multilateral negotiations. Notably, he led the research that formed the basis for South Africa’s Long-Term Mitigation Scenarios (LTMS) and has since collaborated with other developing countries through the MAPS program to share this experience. An active contributor to academic discourse, he serves on the editorial boards of three international journals and has published extensively, including two books and numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, Professor Winkler is involved in international climate negotiations as part of South Africa's delegation and as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Working Group III on mitigation.
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