MOOC by World bank group : Baissez la température : pourquoi un monde avec 4°C de plus doit être évité à tout prix
This MOOC presents an analysis of the likely impacts of a 4°C warming trajectory and stresses the need for decision makers and communities to take a serious look at their adaptation choices, while also signaling the urgency for mitigation action. Participants will also be introduced to the risks of...
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Adaptation aux changements climatiques / RADAR
2015
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Online Access: | http://adaptationclimat.hypotheses.org/4405 |
Summary: | This MOOC presents an analysis of the likely impacts of a 4°C warming trajectory and stresses the need for decision makers and communities to take a serious look at their adaptation choices, while also signaling the urgency for mitigation action. Participants will also be introduced to the risks of triggering non-linearity, and tipping elements, such as the disintegration of the West Antarctic ice sheet and large-scale Amazon dieback. The course includes a discussion of the main policy choice. |
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