Ecosystem-Based Climate Change Solutions

Catalog description

Explores the science and human dimensions of managing ecosystems in the context of climate change. Discussion of emerging topics in climate change adaptation and mitigation in ecosystems. Students will learn how to evaluate the scientific basis and socio-ecological tradeoffs of diverse climate change solutions, including greenhouse gas emissions reduction, land sparing versus land sharing, payments for ecosystem services, application of agroecological principles, water and nutrient use efficiency, forest conservation, and wetland restoration.