Course Title:
Shipping Decarbonization Expert: Module 1 – Climate Change and Sustainability
Description:
This introductory module provides a foundational understanding of the global sustainability transition, focusing on the science, policy, and economics of climate change. Emphasis is placed on circularity, systems innovation, biodiversity, and marine environmental impacts.
The course prepares learners to contextualize the challenge of decarbonization in the shipping industry within a broader policy, regulatory, and socio-technical framework—laying the groundwork for advanced modules on sustainable maritime practices and low-carbon innovation.
Completing this course will equip you to:
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Understand the scientific, policy, and economic dimensions of climate change and sustainability.
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Explore the interconnected roles of circularity, systems innovation, and biodiversity in sustainable development.
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Assess marine and environmental impacts in the context of global decarbonization efforts.
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Situate shipping decarbonization within international regulatory and policy frameworks.
Access:
Access the course on the EXCEED.
Syllabus here
Developed By:
Developed under the Erasmus+ EXCEED Project, supporting education and training for sustainability and decarbonization in the maritime industry.
