Climate Adaptation Courses and Certifications

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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Adaptation in Africa

125 ratings at Coursera

Explore climate change adaptation in Africa, focusing on water security, agriculture, ecosystems, and urban resilience. Learn strategies to build climate-resilient development in vulnerable regions.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute

Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience for Planning and Zoning Boards

Discover how planning boards can implement effective land use policies and development regulations to address climate change risks and build more resilient New Jersey communities.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Economic Forum

Orbiting Gas Stations, Quantum Technology, and Climate Adaptation - Top Stories of the Week

Explore orbital gas stations tackling space debris, quantum computing's impact on finance and encryption, plus climate adaptation's undervalued benefits in this weekly tech roundup.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Economic Forum

Next Steps for Climate Resilience - Strategies for Business Investment and Adaptation

Explore strategies for climate resilience investments that deliver $2-$19 returns per dollar while preventing up to 7% annual profit losses by 2035.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute

Navigating the Emerging Federal-State Landscape for Accelerating Climate Mitigation, Adaptation - 03

Explore the evolving relationship between federal and state policies for accelerating climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Building for the Future: Investing in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Schools - Day 2

Explore opportunities for sustainable school infrastructure with experts and policymakers. Learn about electric school buses and hear from education and environmental leaders on creating resilient, eco-friendly learning environments.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Imperial College London

Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation: A Conversation with the Mayor of Freetown

Explore urban sustainability with Freetown's Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr. Gain insights on balancing growth, climate action, and community-led solutions for resilient cities in developing countries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Adaptation and Human Rights

Explore how to integrate human rights and gender equality into climate adaptation action, applying the FIRE framework across governance, policy, and practical scenarios for sustainable outcomes.

• Coursera
• 21 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation

Explore climate change impacts, mitigation strategies, adaptation methods, and emerging technologies to combat global warming and build a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Inclusive Green Finance (IGF) Policies

Explore IGF and the IGF policymaking, and gain a deeper understanding of AFI’s 4Ps Framework of IGF.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Basics of Urban Cooling

Learn how to design cooler, more sustainable cities by mastering the latest urban cooling strategies in this essential course!

• OpenLearning
• 25 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Cities and Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation (I, II and III)

Explore how international cities tackle climate change through urban governance, planning strategies, and policy frameworks to develop effective mitigation and adaptation solutions for resilient communities.

• MITx Online
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The AI, Climate, and Energy Connection

Explore AI's climate and energy implications, evaluate real-world applications, and build a practical Impact Plan with actionable steps for procurement, operations, and strategy in your organization.

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course