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Certified Climate Resilient Officer (CRO) (SA14)


Description
The philosophy of this course is to equip professionals with all the necessary tools, skills, and knowledge to manage climate-related risks and opportunities.
Content
  • Welcome!
  • AI Coach Feature 
  • Guidance on the Different Modules
  • Tutor Presentation: Rosalinda Sanquiche
  • Course Introduction by Tutor
  • Module 1: Fundamentals of Climate Resilience
  • Module 1 Introduction
  • Overview of Climate Change Science
  • Historical Climate Trends and Future Projections
  • VIDEO: Understanding Climate Risk | Intro to Climate Risk Management
  • Impacts on Ecosystems, Communities, and Economies
  • Ethical and Social Responsibility in Climate Action 
  • Types of Climate Risks 
  • Identifying Different Types of Climate Risks
  • Reputational Risk
  • Risks Examples 
  • VIDEO: Climate risk analysis in sub-Saharan Africa
  • What is Climate Resilience
  • Opportunities for Businesses
  • Opportunities for Cities
  • Challenges for Corporations 
  • Challenges for Cities 
  • Case Study: IKEA 
  • Examples of Corporate Initiatives Towards Climate Resilience
  • VIDEO: Worn Wear by Patagonia
  • Case Study: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Examples of City Initiatives Towards Climate Resilience
  • VIDEO: Adapting to climate change: Five countries set an example
  • Introduction to Frameworks & Legislation 
  • The Paris Agreement 
  • National and Regional Climate Policies and Regulations 
  • Key Stakeholders and Their Roles in Climate Governance 
  • US Climate Regulation and Policy Frameworks 
  • EU Climate Regulation and Policy Frameworks 
  • Module 1 - Suggested Reading
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Question: Copenhagen's Climate Adaptation Plan
  • Questions?
  • Module 2: Financial Impact of Climate Resilience
  • Module 2 Introduction
  • Potential Financial Risks of Climate Change for Cities 
  • Potential Financial Risks of Climate Change for Corporations 
  • Methods for Assessing Financial Risks Related to Climate Change
  • Climate Impact Lab 
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate Adaptation Strategies 
  • VIDEO: Cost Benefit Analysis Explained in 3 Minutes
  • CBA Examples: Cities
  • CBA Examples: Corporations
  • Case Studies: Financial Impacts of Climate Resilience Measures for Cities
  • Case Studies: Financial Impacts of Climate Resilience Measures for Corporations
  • Importance of Climate Risk Disclosure for Corporations 
  • VIDEO: What is climate risk disclosure?
  • Climate Risk Disclosure by Sector 
  • Importance of Climate Risk Disclosure for Cities 
  • Sustainability Reporting and Climate Risk Disclosure 
  • Module 2 - Suggested Reading
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Question: Munich Re and Monsanto Case Studies
  • Questions?
  • Module 3: Climate Resilience Frameworks & Standards
  • Module 3 Introduction
  • Carbon-related Standards and Frameworks 
  • VIDEO: Understanding Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG Emissions
  • Methods for Measuring and Calculating Carbon Footprint 
  • USA: The National Climate Resilience Framework 
  • ISO 14091
  • Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) 
  • WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable Development) 
  • WBCSD – Criteria 
  • WBCSD – Organizations using it
  • Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) 
  • CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)
  • Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
  • Compliance with carbon-related standards and frameworks 
  • Case Study: GAP Inc.’s ESG Report 
  • Case Study: City and County of Honolulu - Annual Sustainability Report
  • Module 3 - Suggested Reading
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Question: Gap Inc. Case Study
  • Questions?
  • Module 4: Strategies for Integration and Impact
  • Module 4 Introduction
  • Integration of Climate Risk into Strategic Planning: Cities 
  • Climate-Resilient Planning: Cape Town’s Progress
  • City of Cape Town: Five-Year Integrated Development Plan
  • Integration of Climate Risk into Strategic Planning: Corporations
  • Corporate Social Responsibility to Climate Resilience 
  • City Strategies: Adaptation vs. Mitigation
  • Corporate Strategies: Adaptation vs Mitigation
  • VIDEO: The Adaptation Principles: 6 Ways to Build Resilience
  • City Strategies - Practical Examples 
  • U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit 
  • City Case Study: Rotterdam 
  • Corporate Strategies - Practical Examples 
  • Company Case Study: ExxonMobil 
  • The climate risk planning cycle 
  • Climate Resilience and Supply Chain Management 
  • Strategies for Reducing Carbon Emissions Across Value Chains 
  • LANXESS Example 
  • Use of Technology and Data Analytics for Climate Risk Assessment 
  • Collaboration with Stakeholders 
  • Ethical and Social Responsibility in Climate Action 
  • Ethical Considerations 
  • Module 4 - Suggested Reading
  • Module 4 Quiz
  • Question: ExxonMobil Case Study
  • Questions?
  • Module 5: Advancing Climate Resilience in a Changing World: The Role of Climate
  • Module 5 Introduction
  • Understanding Complex Climate Systems and Feedback Loops 
  • Uncertainty and Risk in Climate Projections 
  • Types of Uncertainty in Climate Models
  • Emerging Trends and AI Technologies in Climate Resilience 
  • Google Flood Forecasting Initiative: Flood Hub
  • VIDEO: Flood Hub for Governments and Organizations
  • Microsoft AI for Earth Program - Wildfire Detection System
  • VIDEO: Using AI to Build Climate Resilience
  • Career Opportunities in Climate Resilience and Sustainability 
  • Required Skills and Competencies for Climate Resilience Professionals 
  • Example: Role of a Chief Resilience Officer (CRO)
  • Example: Sustainability and Resilience Policy Director 
  • Module 5 - Suggested Reading
  • Module 5 Quiz
  • Questions?
  • FINAL QUIZ
  • Final Quiz
  • Assignment
  • Final Assignment (1)
  • Final Assignment (2)
  • Assignment - Question 1
  • Assignment - Question 2
  • Assignment - Question 3
  • Course evaluation
  • Course Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
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