Droughts Courses and Certifications

AGU

Drought 2021 - Status, Impacts, and New Resources

Experts discuss current drought conditions affecting 72 million Americans, its impacts, and debut a new informational website to enhance drought coverage and understanding.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

The Millennium Drought of Australia

Explore Australia's devastating Millennium Drought through detailed case study analysis, examining causes, impacts, and lessons learned from this historic climate event.

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

AGU

Mechanisms of Past and Future Droughts in the Southwest United States

Explore past and future drought mechanisms in the Southwest US, covering precipitation patterns, climate proxies, water availability projections, and global climate factors influencing regional hydrology.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Imperial College London

Feeling Like a Scientist, Wastewater Disease Tests, and Summer Droughts

Explore scientific breakthroughs: flu predictions, 3D-printing drones, space propulsion, wastewater disease detection, and drought impacts. Gain insights from experts on cutting-edge research and real-world applications.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Extreme Precipitation - Floods, Droughts, and Water Cycle Impacts - Week 2 Lecture 7

Explore extreme precipitation events and their devastating impacts on floods, droughts, and global water cycle disruptions in this comprehensive analysis.

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

Dealing with Drought

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Explore drought's impacts, trends, and water-saving strategies. Learn about types, effects, and practical tips for conservation in homes and landscapes using expert insights and case studies.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Climate Change - Extreme Events

Explore climate extremes through statistical analysis, risk assessment, and predictive modeling while examining real-world case studies and adaptation strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Complex Adaptive Systems and the Depopulation of Mesa Verde

Explore how complex adaptive systems reveal factors behind Mesa Verde's depopulation, including resource overuse, high population density, and environmental vulnerabilities in the face of prolonged droughts.

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

AGU

Impacts of Extreme Climate Events and Disturbances on Carbon Dynamics - Part 1

Explore cutting-edge research on extreme climate events' impacts on carbon dynamics, featuring studies on soil respiration, bark beetle outbreaks, droughts, and tropical cyclones.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Drowning and Drought - Extreme Weather Impacts on Economy and Society

Experts examine extreme weather hazards, climate change impacts, and preparedness strategies. Case study on Texas drought. Discussion on economic losses, climate risks, and disaster risk reduction principles.

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

AGU

Explaining Extreme Weather Events of 2020 from a Climate Perspective

Experts analyze climate change's role in 18 extreme weather events from 2020, including droughts, heatwaves, and wildfires, discussing rapid climate attribution methods and their applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Rising Heat in a Changing Climate

Experts discuss global trends in heat extremes, compound impacts, and risks for agricultural workers amid rising temperatures and climate change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

AGU

Impacts of Extreme Climate Events and Disturbances on Carbon Dynamics - Part 2

Explore how extreme climate events and disturbances affect carbon dynamics in ecosystems. Analyze impacts of droughts, fires, and other environmental factors on carbon fluxes and forest health across various regions.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Disturbance Impacts and Responses in Forest Ecosystems - 2012

Explore forest ecosystem responses to climate change, droughts, fires, and other disturbances. Gain insights into carbon dynamics, plant hydraulics, and community structure across various scales and regions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Next 100 Years of the Colorado River - Water Management Challenges and Solutions

Experts discuss challenges and potential solutions for the Colorado River's future, addressing drought, population growth, and stakeholder needs in the American West.

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