Climate Hazards - Module GY5022

As our climate deteriorates, extreme events like floods, storms, wildfires, landslides and heatwaves are becoming more common Climate hazards are now leaving more people, places and infrastructure at risk.

This six week, online micro-credential helps you understand these hazards and how to plan for them.

You’ll explore the causes and consequences of climate hazards and learn why some communities are more vulnerable than others.

Through case studies and hands-on mapping work, you’ll assess risk in real places and examine how data and research can inform smarter responses.

The module also builds your skills in using climate data, mapping risk, and evaluating plans for climate resilience, drawing on real case studies from around the world.

Whether you work in planning, policy, risk assessment or sustainability, this micro-credential will give you practical tools to support adaptation, mitigation and climate resilience.

This module is associated with Climate Adaption and Sustainability - Professional Diploma. It can be taken as a standalone micro-credential module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.