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Introduction to Climate Change

Course subject(s) 4 Climate Change

This week is all about climate change, a problem that concerns us all and is closely related to urban development. We will provide you with knowledge about basic concepts, issues, regulations and challenges related to climate change and cities. With this knowledge, we will touch upon understanding key solutions to address climate change.

The week will start with a  conversation between Professor Dr. Rik Leemans and Professor Dr. Huub Rijnaarts. They discuss climate change problems and possible solutions.

Video: Introduction to Climate Change

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