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Assessing Climate Change Impacts and Adaption Strategies


Pilot domain:
Sustainability & Climate Change
ECTS credits:
5
Mode of delivery:
Virtual
University:
Universität Innsbruck
Contact:
Christina Raab
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Master
Faculty:
N/A

SDG:
SDG2. Zero hunger, SDG3. Good health and well-being, SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities, SDG13. Climate action
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
Yes

Start date:
2026-10-08
End date:
2027-02-02
Application start:
2026-07-01
Application deadline:
2026-07-19

Aims of the Programme
The course aims to provide students with advanced analytical skills to assess climate change impacts and develop evidence-based adaptation strategies. By combining scientific methods with practical applications, students learn to evaluate climate risks and design sustainable, climate-resilient solutions for real-world contexts.

Content & Methods
The programme combines theoretical input with hands-on data analysis, project-based group work, discussions, presentations, continuous feedback, and independent study. Students use real climate datasets to analyze case studies and collaboratively develop adaptation strategies.

Key Topics
Students work with climate data, calculate climate indicators, assess climate impacts, develop climate impact profiles, and evaluate adaptation strategies using ecological, economic, and social sustainability criteria. The course also explores critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication of scientific findings.

Course Details
ECTS: 5
Level: Master
Format: Online course, mandatory
attendance
Online phase: 08.10.26 – 02.02.2027
Language of instruction: English
Microcredential Certificate
Course Number: 800.873
Application Period: 01.07.-19.07.26