Explores the historical phases of globalisation, from consumption to production, leading to the unbundling of production and consumption, and the subsequent impact on emerging markets and global trade.
Emphasizes the role of individual and collective actions in achieving sustainability through the Sustainable Development Goals and the successes of the Millennium Development Goals.
Explores the evolution of climate models and the latest IPCC findings on climate sensitivity, including ECS estimation and constraints from observations and paleoclimate records.
Delves into adaptation to climate change, examining the AD-DICE model, trade-offs between adaptation and mitigation, and the limitations of representing adaptation.
Delves into extreme weather events, their definitions, causes, and consequences, emphasizing the importance of understanding climate change in relation to these occurrences.
Delves into sustainability strategies, the circular economy, and challenges in the composites industry, addressing climate change effects and the role of composites.
Delves into sustainability strategies, circular economy, and the transition to a net-zero economy, emphasizing the role of key industries in reducing carbon emissions.
Explores the state of the cryosphere, including sea ice extent, snow cover, and glacier melt, and examines the impact of climate change on these vital components.
Provides an overview of environmental economics, covering course structure, key concepts, and the relationship between economic activity and environmental issues.