Climate Science and Climate Change 2023

Whether you're a beginner or an executive new to the topic, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of climate change and global warming. It's designed for anyone needing to engage with related business discussions, such as attending a committee meeting.

You'll start by clarifying key definitions: understanding the difference between climate change, global warming, and extreme weather events. We'll explore the types of data scientists use to measure these changes.

A deep dive into the latest scientific evidence is provided, based on the most recent IPCC report: Physical Science Basis. You'll gain insights into the key findings and how they support the reality of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.

The course then examines the industries and countries that are the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, allowing you to understand where targeted action is needed. We'll also address common climate change denial arguments, equipping you with factual responses grounded in scientific evidence.

Crucially, we'll acknowledge and discuss areas of scientific uncertainty within climate science, providing a balanced perspective. You'll leave with the confidence to present well-reasoned arguments to family, friends, or colleagues when encountering skepticism about human-caused climate change.

Finally, the course explores the evolving political landscape surrounding climate science and offers insights into future trends.

This course is accessible to everyone, not just scientists. It offers a high-level yet comprehensive overview, enabling you to grasp the nuances of this critical subject.

This course is part of a series of films covering various aspects of climate action. Explore the other films in the series:

• [Climate Risk Management](link to film)
• [Climate Scenario Analysis](link to film)
• [Sustainable, Green and Climate Finance](link to film)

I welcome your feedback to help improve future iterations of this course.

Kind Regards,

Duncan Wilson