Challenges of Climate Change

Goal

This course offers an economic and ecological perspective on studying problems related to the impacts of climate change, and deals with designing policies for mitigation and adaptation. It is based on key concepts from environmental and natural resource economics, as well as other scientific disciplines. Special emphasis is placed on climate change and young people.

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  1. Climate change, economy, and society: from the historical development of ecology to contemporary crises.
  2. Environmental problems and their impact on quality of life: air, water, and soil pollution, nature, and the reduction of biodiversity.
  3. Sustainable development as a civilisational challenge: the environment, economy, and sustainable development.
  4. Contemporary understanding of the environment and environmental protection: green transition.
  5. The legislative and institutional framework for environmental protection: policies, strategies, and plans.
  6. Environmental protection, the business community, and socially responsible business.
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Lectures: 30
Seminars: 0
Exercises: 0
  1. To understand the economic characteristics and outcomes of climate change.
  2. To investigate national and global climate change policies and the challenges in their implementation.
  3. To understand the costs and benefits of climate change mitigation measures.
  4. To learn how to plan strategically with an ecological approach.
  5. To develop skills for making informed decisions on environmental protection policies and to distinguish between positive analyses and normative judgments.
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