Climate Mitigation and Health Co-Benefits in Relation to Older Person (1cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Content scheduling

1 ECTS = 27 hours of study

Objective

• Explain the importance of climate mitigation in the context of climate resilient health systems.
• Critically analyse own work environment for climate mitigation opportunities.
• Develop strategies for reducing carbon footprint within the own work environment.
• Describe the near-term health co-benefits for older persons that arise due to climate mitigation (and climate adaptation).
• Apply knowledge of climate mitigation and health co-benefits.

Content

Health care systems have a dual role in climate change: on one hand, they are on the front line dealing with the consequences of climate change and, on the other hand, they have their own climate burden. You can influence the size of that carbon footprint!

The topics of the course are:
- Mitigating climate change in health care
- Implementing climate change mitigation in health care
- Health co-benefits of climate mitigation

This course is suitable for you if you want to strengthen the climate resilience of your workplace in the healthcare sector or if you are interested in the health co-benefits of climate mitigation.

Teaching methods

Independent online studies

Further information

The microcredential is implemented as part of the international chAnGE project. The study materials are provided via the Moodle platform of a partner university, which is why you will be directed to Webropol to accept the privacy statement. Without your consent, participation in the course is not possible. Karelia will transfer your name, email address, and information about the selected courses to the partner university. The course is at EQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree level).