Introduction to African Climate Science
Build a solid foundation in climate science with an African lens
No payment required
What You'll Learn
About This Course
This foundational course provides a comprehensive introduction to climate science, focusing on African climate systems, impacts, and projections. You will learn to read and interpret climate data, understand regional climate drivers, and apply scientific knowledge to real-world climate challenges on the continent.
Prerequisites
- No prior experience required
Course Curriculum
4 modules · 16 lessons · 24h totalYour Instructor
Prof. Kwame Asante
Professor of Environmental Science
Africa Climate Leadership Academy
Professor Asante has 25 years of experience in climate science and holds a PhD from the University of Cape Town. He has published over 60 papers on African climate systems and served as a lead author on IPCC reports.
Student Reviews
Excellent foundation course. The African-specific data and case studies make it so much more relevant than generic climate courses.
Prof. Asante is an outstanding teacher. Complex concepts are explained clearly with great visualizations.
Very informative and well-structured. Highly recommend for anyone starting out in climate work.
This course includes:
- 24 hours on-demand video
- Downloadable resources
- Full lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Community forum access