800.873 Assessing Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies

Pilot domain:

Sustainability & Climate Change

ECTS credits:

5

Mode of delivery:

Virtual

University:

Universität Innsbruck

Contact:

Christina Raab

E-mail:

aurora-courses@uibk.ac.at

Language:

English

Study cycle:

Master

Faculty:

Health and Welfare

SDG:

SDG2. Zero hunger, SDG3. Good health and well-being, SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities, SDG13. Climate action

Course credit:

Yes

Free course:

Yes

Application start:

2026-01-08

Application deadline:

2026-01-21

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This course equips students with advanced skills in analyzing climate data, evaluating impacts, and designing adaptation strategies. Through a combination of short lectures, practical data labs, project-based group work, and reflective discussions, students learn to assess regional and sectoral climate risks, develop climate impact profiles, and propose sustainable adaptation measures. The course emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and integrative learning, enabling students to interpret data, compare adaptation options, and communicate their findings effectively. By engaging with real-world data and international literature, participants gain hands-on experience in creating climate-resilient strategies aligned with sustainability goals.

Online sessions: 12-03-2026 – 28-05-2026