Embark on a comprehensive exploration of the impacts of climate change on water resources in mountain regions with the "Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern" course. This interdisciplinary course, developed by the University of Geneva, delves into the challenges posed by changing water resources and their uses in mountainous environments.
Throughout this engaging course, you will gain a deep understanding of climate change, with a focus on its effects on the quantity and quality of water in mountain regions. Uncover the risks associated with changing water resources and learn about potential disruptions in water availability and use. From the impacts on hydropower and agriculture to aquatic ecosystems and health, this course offers a holistic perspective on the implications of climate change on mountain regions.
Join this MOOC to gain insight into the complexities of climate change and water resources in mountain regions, evaluated through quizzes at the end of each unit.
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This comprehensive course is divided into five units, covering topics such as climate systems, impacts of climate change on water resources, water uses, adaptation and water governance strategies, and risk management in mountain regions. Each unit offers a deep dive into specific aspects of climate change and its implications.
Unit 0: Welcome Unit - Introduction to the ACQWA Project and the course structure
Unit 1: Introduction to climate change - Explores the climate system, causes of climate change, and past, present, and future climates
Unit 2: Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources - Examines the impacts of climate change on the water cycle, glaciers, snow cover, and glacier retreat
UNIT 3: Impacts of Climate Change on Water Uses - Investigates the effects of climate change on hydropower, agriculture, aquatic ecosystems, and health
Unit 4: Recommendations for Adaptation and Water Governance Strategies - Focuses on water governance, adaptive capacity, the role of ecosystems, and adaptation strategies
Unit 5: Risk management - Explores the impacts of climate change on glacial hazards, rockfalls, and debris flows, and discusses natural hazard management in Switzerland
This course empowers learners to understand and address climate change impacts, policies, and solutions effectively.
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