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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Climate Adaptation in Africa by University of Cape Town

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About the Course

This course explores why climate change adaptation is important globally and in the African context. Africa is considered to be one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Historically, climate-related hazards such as drought, flooding, pest and disease outbreaks, coastal storms, and heat waves have had devastating impacts on people and the environment in which they live. Often the damage knocks back progress that has been made in social and economic development, slowing down the achievement of development goals. Climate models suggest that many of these climatic hazards will intensify as the global climate warms. Building resilience to climate risks, through adaptation, is critically important for future development in Africa. The course examines adaptation in theory and in practice, through a focus on four sectors that are critically important for climate resilient development in (1) water security; (2) agriculture and food security; (3) ecosystems and ecosystem services; and (4) resilient cities....

Top reviews

OM

Dec 4, 2024

Excellent overview of critical climate adaptation issues in Africa and some approaches to address them.

AV

Oct 11, 2021

I gain tremendous knowledge about climate change economy vulnerabily and environment and development very impressive fascinated and tons of knowledge

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By Lin K ( L

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Jan 4, 2022

For basic knowledge of climate change, this is a very good and useful course.

By Danny A

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Oct 27, 2020

It was very informative, timely and relevant in my country, the Philippines.

By Thembekile D

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Nov 16, 2020

Very informative course, well-planned lectures and content. Thank you

By Bengt B

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Apr 16, 2021

I am fully satisfied , as some of the tasks can be challenging.

By Nande L N

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Apr 7, 2023

I have learnt so much on this course! Absolutely amazing 👏

By Sinayo H

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Nov 14, 2024

Very beautiful course, I really enjoyed it.

By Delana P

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Nov 30, 2023

Challenging but still comprehensible.

By Iviwe M

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May 28, 2020

Very informative and eye-opening

By Lily M

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Jun 30, 2020

Really interesting course!

By Winston A W

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Dec 28, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Kleber L d S

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Jan 29, 2020

NOVOS CONHECIMENTOS

By Ben D

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Nov 27, 2023

Insightful

By Sabitu I A

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Sep 10, 2020

An explanatory and very interesting course for a beginner of climate study in africa.If you are a lazy student kindly stay off this course.

By Kipkorir D

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Aug 1, 2022

One of the best online courses I have gone through. I will recommend this to every program person in Africa as they plan for the future

By Vince M

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Dec 23, 2018

A very informative and practical course especially for todays world where climate change is a reality in Africa and across the globe.

By Nnanna U

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Feb 9, 2022

i have gain an overwhelming knowledge on Climate Change Adaptation and would like to improve on the knowledge gained so far

By Oliver S N

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Aug 30, 2019

Mark New did an excellent job- would definitely recommend to anyone interested in geography or environmental studies.

By David J H

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Nov 24, 2021

Thought provoking and plenty of good links for each module.

By Amy T

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Jun 15, 2020

I learned so much information!