Climate Adaptation Courses and Certifications

Strengthening Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Discover practical strategies for climate adaptation, from risk assessment to financing mechanisms, empowering government and NGO stakeholders to implement effective climate resilience initiatives.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Engineering with Nature for Climate Adaptation

Explore innovative strategies for climate adaptation using nature-based solutions, emphasizing sustainable engineering practices to enhance resilience and mitigate environmental challenges.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Fire and Climate Adaptation Case Studies in the Southwest

Explore case studies on fire and climate adaptation in the Southwest through student presentations by Alex Gerber and Jacob Taylor from their CART internship.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Climate Adaptation Strategies for Southwestern Grasslands Management

Discover how climate impacts affect southwestern grasslands through rainfall experiments and adaptation strategies, featuring research on plant responses and practical management approaches for arid environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Conservation and Adaptation Resources Toolbox

Rock Erosion Control Structures for Riparian Habitat Restoration and Climate Adaptation

Discover how rock erosion control structures and natural infrastructure can restore riparian habitats, enhance wildlife corridors, and build climate resilience in arid borderland watersheds.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Economic Forum

What Does Adaptation Look Like? - Climate Resilience Through Technology and Nature-Based Solutions

Explore technological innovation and nature-based solutions for defending against environmental disruptions in a post-decarbonization world with global leaders.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Floating Farms, Sponge Cities and the Climate Solutions Already Working

Discover innovative climate solutions like floating farms and sponge cities that deliver economic returns while building resilience against climate change impacts.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Anticipate and Adapt: Protecting Natural Resources Under Extreme Rainfall

Explore techniques for engaging resource managers, extreme precipitation research, climate adaptation co-production, and decision support activities in the Midwest and Northeast U.S. amid increasing heavy rainfall events.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Toward Solution Science: Lessons from a Decade of Climate Scientist-Practitioner Dialog

Explore the journey towards solution-oriented science through a decade-long dialogue between a climate scientist and adaptation practitioner, focusing on making research relevant to societal challenges and decision-making.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Climate Solutions Technology Showcase - Round 2

Entrepreneurs pitch innovative climate solutions, showcasing technologies for mitigation and adaptation. Explore cutting-edge ideas in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly products.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Climate Solutions Technology Showcase - Innovative Startups Pitch Session

Entrepreneurs pitch innovative climate solutions, from renewable energy to sustainable infrastructure. Explore cutting-edge technologies driving climate mitigation and adaptation, with potential engagement opportunities.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Global Entrepreneurs Advancing Accessible Climate Solutions

Innovative entrepreneurs showcase affordable climate adaptation solutions for underserved communities, including greenhouse technology, seaweed harvesting, and off-grid refrigeration.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Managed Retreat: Adapting to Rising Seas in Coastal Communities

Experts discuss managed retreat strategies for coastal communities facing rising seas, exploring how some are relocating to preserve their cultures and livelihoods amid climate change challenges.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Extreme Heat and Cities - Public-Private Partnerships for Climate Resilience

Exploring public-private partnerships to address extreme heat in cities. Experts discuss financing strategies, infrastructure resilience, and innovative solutions for urban heat mitigation and adaptation.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Safer More Resilient Buildings to Tackle Climate Change

Estrategias para diseñar edificios más seguros y resilientes frente al cambio climático, enfocándose en sistemas de verificación y certificación ambiental para mejorar el diseño, la calidad y la seguridad de los espacios interiores.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video