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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
Teaching methodologies
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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Assessment
Assessment
Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação (individuais e de grupo) ¿ testes, trabalhos práticos, relatórios, projetos... respetivas datas de entrega/apresentação... e ponderação na nota final.
Exemplo:
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Componente Teórica
Final das aulas
50%
Componente Prática
Final das aulas
50%
Exame
Época de exames
100%
Adicionalmente poderão ser incluídas informações gerais, como por exemplo, referência ao tipo de acompanhamento a prestar ao estudante na realização dos trabalhos; referências bibliográficas e websites úteis; indicações para a redação de trabalho escrito...
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Mobility
Mobility
Yes
