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Climate change—mitigation and adaptation

Topic 6.3 covers strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation) and adjusting to the effects of climate change (adaptation). Students evaluate international agreements, carbon trading, renewable energy transitions, and community-level adaptation measures.

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Sub-topics in Topic 6.3

6.3.1Global action on climate change6.3.2Decarbonization6.3.3Mitigation strategies6.3.4Adaptation strategies6.3.5Adaptation plans