COIL Climate change and environmental sustainability

Introduction

Climate change and environmental sustainability are among the most pressing challenges of our time, demanding immediate and sustained action across all sectors of society. This training course is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted issues surrounding climate change, the global and regional frameworks established to combat it, and the economic and social strategies essential for fostering a sustainable future. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute effectively to climate action and promote environmental sustainability within their respective fields.

Learning Objectives

• Scientific Understanding: Grasp the fundamental science of climate change, including its causes, effects, and projected future scenarios.
• Policy Frameworks: Explore international agreements such as the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, and understand their roles in global climate governance.
• Regional Focus: Examine the specific impacts of climate change in the Mediterranean region, identifying unique challenges and effective adaptation strategies.
• Economic Perspectives: Analyze the interplay between economic growth and environmental sustainability, investigating concepts like the decoupling of economic development from environmental degradation and the principles of a regenerative economy.
• Sectoral Impacts: Assess how climate change affects critical sectors such as fisheries, aquaculture, and water resources, and explore sustainable management practices.
• Global Strategies: Compare climate policies and initiatives across different regions, understanding diverse approaches to mitigation and adaptation.
• Corporate Engagement: Learn how businesses can align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), drive climate action, and combat environmental crime.

General Information

• Starting Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026
• Ending Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
• Duration: 10 lessons + Summit simulation
• Time: 15:00 – 16:00 CET
• Prerequisites: English level B1
• Methodology: Online interactive lectures, group work, and participation to the simulation of the summit

Credits: 3 ECTS
• Attendance Requirement: Minimum 80% participation + group work to obtain 3 ECTS

Lesson plan

1. Introduction to Climate Change
2. Climate Change in the Mediterranean region: challenges and lessons learned
3. The dilemma of growth
4. The decoupling
5. Third millennium economics on social science
6. The economic cost of climate change
7. European green policies: green deal and taxonomy regulation
8. Beyond the EU: climate strategies around the world
9. Reporting Environmental Migration
10. Fighting environmental crime
11. SUMMIT SIMULATION

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