Climate Futures: Science, Technology and Human Resilience in a Changing World

This course explores the scientific foundations, technological responses, and socio-political dynamics of climate change in an interconnected world. Students will examine the causes and consequences of climate change through the lens of systems thinking and socio-ecological frameworks, drawing on interdisciplinary evidence from the natural sciences, engineering, and social innovation. Using global and comparative case studies, students will engage critically with climate-related challenges across sectors such as agriculture, marine ecosystems, public health and urban infrastructure. Emphasis will be placed on integrated climate solutions, including technological innovations (e.g. renewable energy, smart cities, climate data modeling), policy frameworks, and citizen-led responses — with attention to their socio-political contexts and ethical dimensions.