Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation

• Science of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Global frameworks: Paris Agreement, SDGs, and Net-Zero commitments.

• Case Study: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Module 2: Greenhouse Gas Measurement & Accounting

• Tools and methodologies for emission inventories.

• Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

• Practical Exercise: Conducting a basic GHG assessment.

Module 3: Renewable Energy for Low-Carbon Development

• Solar, wind, hydro, and biomass technologies.

• Policy and investment considerations.

• Case Study: Renewable energy transitions in emerging economies.

Module 4: Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Infrastructure

• Efficiency measures in buildings, industry, and transport.

• Green infrastructure and smart cities.

• Workshop: Designing an energy efficiency plan.

Module 5: Sustainable Transport & Urban Planning

• Low-emission mobility solutions.

• Electrification of transport systems.

• Simulation: Planning a sustainable urban transport system.

Module 6: Carbon Pricing & Market-Based Mechanisms

• Carbon taxes, emissions trading systems, and offsets.

• Voluntary vs. compliance markets.

• Practical Exercise: Designing a carbon pricing policy.

Module 7: Sectoral Low-Carbon Pathways

• Mitigation in agriculture, forestry, and land use.

• Industry decarbonization strategies.

• Case Study: Low-carbon practices in agribusiness.

Module 8: Policy Integration & Mainstreaming

• Embedding mitigation into national policies and budgets.

• Climate-smart governance and institutional frameworks.

• Workshop: Drafting a low-carbon policy brief.

Module 9: Financing Low-Carbon Development

• International climate funds and private sector financing.

• Green bonds, blended finance, and investment tools.

• Simulation: Preparing a funding proposal for a low-carbon project.

Module 10: Capstone Project – Designing a Mitigation Strategy

• Developing a comprehensive climate mitigation and low-carbon strategy.

• Integration of policy, finance, and technical solutions.

• Final Presentations: Showcasing low-carbon development roadmaps.