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Open coursebook: Climate Risk Assessment

Target GroupMasterResource TypeFull CourseDomainCorporate Sustainability Performance Evaluation, Development Economics, Sustainability in Insurance Companies, Accounting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability Strategy: Management and Reporting, Sustainable Value Chain Management and Circular EconomyDuration> 4hAuthorEurac Research
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  • This modular e-learning course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Climate Risk Assessment (CRA) methodology aligned with the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. Students will develop competencies in applying the CRA conceptual framework, understanding and analyzing impact/risk cascades and systemic risks, being aware of the importance of stakeholder engagement and differential vulnerability, an overview to the complete CRA workflow from scoping to evaluation and deriving assessment strategies into Climate Risk Management (CRM) strategies.

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  • Individual course modules can be integrated into existing climate change or risk management courses. Can be used before, during, or after related coursework, with core modules following a sequential structure while cross-cutting topics remain flexible. 
  • Faculty should familiarize themselves with the foundational concepts presented in the course and decide the specific modules that should be integrated into the course considering student’s knowledge pre-requisites. 

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Coordinate sequencing with other curricular elements to avoid overlap and ensure progression. Students should engage with comprehensive learning objectives through varied assessment methods. Monitor workload distribution and provide academic support resources. Design integration opportunities that connect course content to broader academic programs and professional development goals.

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