This program starts on September 11 and ends on November 6, 2024 and is eligible for PIBC CPL credit.
The UBC Micro-certificate in Climate Action Planning: Foundations, Finance and Implementation is designed to help policymakers, planners and industry players gain the knowledge, skills and tools to put climate action planning into practice. Gain an in-depth understanding of key elements of a successful climate action plan, including mitigation and adaptation strategies, the critical need for climate justice and equity, and financial implications and opportunities. Participants will engage in 50 hours of virtual study and scheduled classes over 12 weeks, and will use a personal case study for assignments to prepare a climate action plan for their organization or community.
Instructors:
Sara Elder, PhD is a senior policy advisor, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at UBC.
Milind Kandlikar, PhD, is Professor (and past Director) at the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, with a cross-appointment at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at UBC.
John Madden is Director of Sustainability and Engineering for Campus and Community Planning at UBC.
Eric Mazzi, PhD, is a consultant and educator focusing on technology and policy for industrial and commercial demand-side energy systems. He provides technical analysis, measurement & verification (M&V), policy studies, and educational services.
Program Hours:
10 classes are held on Wednesdays during the micro-certificate (September 11 to November 6) from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. This works out to 15 hours of classes with instructors. There is an estimated 35 hours of personal study and assignments associated with the class.
Topics Covered:
The below are a list of weekly class topics:
Week 1: Why Climate Action?
Week 2: Causes and Consequences of Climate Change
Week 3: Adaptation and Mitigation
Week 4: Key Elements of Climate Action Planning
Week 5: Climate Action Planning: Understanding mitigation opportunities
Week 6: Combining Climate Resiliency and Mitigation - Assessing Design Options for Climate-Exposed Infrastructure
Week 7: Costing Methods
Week 8: Understanding the Limits of Climate Action Business Cases
Week 9: Implementation: The Case of Climate Action Planning at UBC
Week 10: Implementation
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