Registration open for the 5th edition of the MOOC on climate change causes and effects

The University of Granada, in collaboration with Arqus, invites students, staff, and interested citizens to enroll in the 5th edition of the MOOC “Climate Change: An Approach to Its Causes and Effects” (Cambio Climático: Una aproximación a sus causas y efectos).

Born out of the collaborative initiatives within the Arqus Alliance, this online course, that will be offered in Spanish, aims to foster environmental awareness and explore the human role in climate action through an interdisciplinary perspective. Over six weeks, participants will examine global warming, circular economy, soil protection, coastal impacts, environmental law and green chemistry.

Key details

• Format: Online and open access (24/7 self-paced learning with tutor support)
• Duration: 6 weeks (75 hours)
• Language: Spanish
• Prerequisites: None
• Certification: Optional official certificate and recognition of 3 ECTS credits
• Course Coordinators: Salvador Morales Ruano and María Gracia Bagur González (University of Granada)

Course structure

• Module 1: Understanding Climate Change: An Approach from Chemistry
• Module 2: Mineral Resources, Sustainability, and Climate Change
• Module 3: Soil: The Great Unknown in the Fight Against Global Warming
• Module 4: Global Warming in Coastal Zones: Scenarios, Impacts and Mitigation Measures
• Module 5: Circular Economy: Theory and Reality
• Module 6: Environmental Education and Climate Change
• Transversal Module: International Environmental Protection and SDG Implementation

How to register

Participation is free and open to anyone interested in environmental sustainability and climate action.