GEMCC 605Climate Change and Society

The world is in a climate crisis and urgent action is needed at every level of society to implement equitable and efficient solutions. This interdisciplinary course will cover the foundational aspects of climate science, the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and society and explore society’s response including adaptation and mitigation, governance and community engagement. The course will draw upon the broad range of interdisciplinary climate research and practice at the University of Waterloo and invite students to investigate the relevance of climate work to their own areas of interest as well as to explore and integrate insights and strategies from other research disciplines. In person seminars and assignments will provide opportunities for students to network and collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.