UCx: Antarctica in a Changing Climate

Explores the exceptional aspects of the Antarctic climate and its ecosystems, looking at the current and future impacts of environmental change, including climate change.

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Starts Feb 2, 2025

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About this course

This course introduces participants to the ecological and physical characteristics of the Antarctic environment and Antarctic governance. It has a particular focus on current environmental policies in place to protect Antarctica and future policy and governance needs. The exceptional nature of the Antarctic climate and ecosystems will be explored, along with the current state and predictions based on further human-induced climate change. A suite of potential future implications of environmental change for Antarctic governance will also be examined.

At a glance

Institution:UCx
Subject:Environmental Studies
Level:Introductory
Prerequisites:
No Prequisites

Language:English
Video Transcript:English
Associated skills:Ecosystem Science, Environmental Policy, Forecasting, Governance

What you'll learn

Learners will gain

An understanding of the peculiar governance regime for the Antarctic
Knowledge about the global climate system, with a focus on the role played by Antarctica
An appreciation for the impacts of climate change on Antarctic ecosystems
An insight into key characteristics of Antarctic fauna, including whales, penguins and seals
The ability to think creatively about possible climate futures and explore their implications for Antarctic governance and ecosystems.

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