The School of Climate Change is a global hub for education, innovation, and action in the fight against the climate crisis. We empower students, leaders, and communities with science-backed knowledge and practical solutions to mitigate and adapt to our planet’s greatest challenge.

Through interdisciplinary programs, cutting-edge research, and policy-driven initiatives, we explore renewable energy, carbon neutrality, climate justice, and resilient futures—equipping changemakers to drive systemic transformation.

Join the movement to turn climate urgency into meaningful impact.

Introduction to Climate Change

After completing course: Fundamentals of Sustainability

Introduction to Climate Change

Course categoryClimate Change

Course Title: Introduction to Climate Change (CCI101)

Description:
"Unlock the science behind our planet’s greatest challenge—and discover how YOU can be part of the solution!"

CCI101: Introduction to Climate Change demystifies the causes, impacts, and solutions to global warming through interactive lessons, real-world case studies, and local Nigerian examples. Students will explore extreme weather, rising seas, and social justice—while gaining tools to reduce their carbon footprint and advocate for change.

Key Topics:

  • Science Simplified: Greenhouse effect, carbon cycles, and climate models

  • Nigeria’s Crisis: Desertification in the North, coastal erosion in Lagos, gas flaring in the Delta

  • Solutions in Action: Solar innovations, mangrove restoration, youth movements like Fridays for Future Nigeria

  • Policy & Justice: UN climate agreements, climate refugees, and fair transitions

Perfect For: Secondary students, eco-club members, and future leaders ready to turn anxiety into action.

Format:

  • Short animated explainers

  • Virtual field trips (e.g., virtual tour of Chad Basin drought zones)

  • "Carbon Detective" home missions

  • TikTok-style advocacy project

Outcome:
Leave with a personalized "Climate Action Plan" for your school/community.

Prerequisite:
Fundamentals of Sustainability

Facilitator: System Administrator

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