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This specialization offers tools and resources developed as part of the "Rise up" initiative by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to combat climate change and improve the sustainability of the planet. Through the three courses that make up this specialization, you will learn what we can do individually, as a school, and as a community to lead a more sustainable and healthier life. You'll also delve into the primary ethical and social issues related to climate change, how to use games to support and enhance learning, and the main consequences of climate change for water, energy, landscapes, soil, and our health.
This program is aimed at primary and secondary school teachers in Latin American and Caribbean countries who teach science and topics related to climate change and the environment.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint
- Course 2: Education on climate change: water and soil
- Course 3: Climate change education: sustainable environments
Courses
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In this course, we explore the components of landscapes and natural disasters. We emphasize human actions that impact the environment, both in terms of modification and preservation. Additionally, we explore concepts related to cities, megacities, and sustainable environments. The course also delves into the connection between the environment, health, and diseases.
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This course delves into the connection between water, climate change, and how living organisms adapt to these shifts. It also explores concepts related to agriculture, food, and food sovereignty. Additionally, it introduces a range of online games that enhance the integration and practical application of the developing conceptual knowledge.
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This course explores key concepts of climate change, such as climate, terrestrial systems, and energy. Their relationships are analyzed, and a diagnosis is proposed to promote school awareness of the short-term and long-term causes and effects of climate change. Additionally, the identification of local and global actions to mitigate it is encouraged.
Taught by
Emma Naslud-Hadley and Juan Paredes