Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Learn the scientific concepts underpinning the climate system and climate change, understand the drivers of change and impacts on New Zealand, and examine how to mitigate emissions and build resilience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Explain the basic scientific principles that underpin our understanding of climate change.

Critically analyse the main drivers of greenhouse gas emissions and understand methods for measuring and reporting emissions for inventories.

Assess options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and recommend approaches to mitigate climate change and build resilience in land systems.
This course provides an advanced understanding of climate change, its scientific basis, drivers of global emissions, effects on New Zealand land systems, and strategies for mitigation and building resilience. Students will critically assess contemporary climate topics and develop recommendations for adaptation and mitigation in land use.
What you need to know first
Restriction: Climate Change and Land Use, ENSC-301

Environmental Management
Land Use Planning
Climate Policy

Climate policy analyst
Environmental consultant
Land management advisor
Environment
A course by
Lincoln University
Learn the scientific concepts underpinning the climate system and climate change, understand the drivers of change and impacts on New Zealand, and examine how to mitigate emissions and build resilience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Explain the basic scientific principles that underpin our understanding of climate change.

Critically analyse the main drivers of greenhouse gas emissions and understand methods for measuring and reporting emissions for inventories.

Assess options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and recommend approaches to mitigate climate change and build resilience in land systems.
This course provides an advanced understanding of climate change, its scientific basis, drivers of global emissions, effects on New Zealand land systems, and strategies for mitigation and building resilience. Students will critically assess contemporary climate topics and develop recommendations for adaptation and mitigation in land use.
What you need to know first
Restriction: Climate Change and Land Use, ENSC-301

Environmental Management
Land Use Planning
Climate Policy

Climate policy analyst
Environmental consultant
Land management advisor
Emissions measurement and mitigation consultant
Emissions measurement and mitigation consultant