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Infrastructure contributes to 79% of carbon emissions and 87% of the adaptation investment needed in the world. In this module, students will master the scientific context and debate around climate change.ÌýThe module will encourage students to develop their own perspectives on climate policy with a particular focus on developing their critical analytical skills.Ìý

Students will also learn about data, models and technological options needed in developing climate resilience infrastructure, including renewable, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smart grid, hydrogen infrastructure and green buildings.Ìý

The module will create an innovative e-learning unit to help students review key learning points, assess the latest news related to climate science and policy and understand career opportunities in the field.Ìý

Aims:

The module aims to provide students with essential knowledge related to climate change issues in existing and future infrastructure. The module will give a high-level overview of climate sciences, the evolution of international climate negotiations and infrastructure resilience. The module will also help students tackle and manage carbon emissions and climate adaptation issues for different types of infrastructure assets.Ìý

Learning outcomes:

1. Understand the basic science of climate changeÌý

2. Explain and evaluate the current state of climate politics.

3. Understand climate change and development at the national and city level.

4. Analyse energy transitions, infrastructure needs and climate change.Ìý

5. Describe and evaluate the effectiveness and costs of different climate mitigation technologiesÌý

6. Assess the investment need of climate resilience in infrastructure developmentÌý

7. Communicate climate science and technology issues with lay audienceÌý