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Adaptation to climate and environmental changes is a necessary response of society in order to mitigate associated risks to natural and human systems. However, opportunities may arise as well from a timely response to possible adverse changes. Adaptation and mitigation of climatic changes can reduce risks and financial costs to society on local, state, national and international levels. The course focuses on biodiversity, health, coasts, water resources, infrastructure, socio-economic systems, and disaster management.

Students are introduced to the role adaptation and mitigation measures play in society's response to climate change and variability. The course reviews the risks associated with climatic and environmental changes, introduces the tools that facilitate climate change adaptation and mitigation. Access to the internet is required.

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. describe risk and vulnerability of human and natural systems to climate change;
2. explain the concept of long-term climate changes and variability;
3. assess mitigation options for a range of human and natural systems;
4. evaluate the nexus between the climate change sciences and adaptation and mitigation policy processes.