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Presentation
Presentation
this course presents the fundamental concepts and relationships of climate change science, economic and environmental sustainability in the use of natural resources and mitigation and adaptation strategies that make society more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT503-22838
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Climate change science. Chemistry of climate change: important GHG cycles
Risks associated with climate change. Impacts, evidence and consequences
Climate change mitigation strategies. The decarbonization of the economy. The carbon market.
Adaptation strategies to climate change. Role of nature-based solutions
Sociology of the environment and communication in the successful implementation of decarbonization strategies
Economy, regulation and markets. Financing adaptation measures
Decarbonisation strategies
National and international case studies.
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Objectives
Objectives
Acquire, develop and consolidate knowledge in the area of climate change and decarbonization strategies. It is intended that students understand the fundamental concepts and relationships of climate change science, economic and environmental sustainability in the use of natural resources and mitigation and adaptation strategies that make society more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
The acquisition and progressive mastery of the concepts and methodologies that underlie the economic valuation of environmental goods and the idea of sustainable development, as well as the analysis of environmental policies and the cost / benefit analysis of environmental programs and projects will be evaluated during the half.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Innovative methodologies to support the teaching-learning process are included.
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References
References
Relatórios do Painel Intergovernamental para as alterações climáticas
Legislação nacional e internacional
Nicholas Stern (2009). O desafio global – como enfrentar as alterações climáticas criando uma nova era de progresso e prosperidade. Esfera do Caos
Lester Brown (2006) - Resgatando um Planeta sob Stress e uma Civilização em Apuros – UMA, Brasil
Lester Brown (2003) - Eco-Economia – Earth Policy Institute, New Jersey, USA
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
