{"id":4,"date":"2021-04-06T02:59:19","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T06:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/financialimpactclimatechange\/2021\/04\/06\/introduction\/"},"modified":"2021-04-08T10:37:53","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T14:37:53","slug":"introduction","status":"publish","type":"front-matter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/financialimpactclimatechange\/front-matter\/introduction\/","title":{"raw":"Introduction","rendered":"Introduction"},"content":{"raw":"This short course introduces participants to the financial risks and impacts associated with climate change. Participants will explore a range of risk pathways that link climate and economic systems, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>physical risks related to direct exposure to climate hazards in the value chain;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>transition risks arising from abrupt transitions to a low-carbon economy;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>systemic risks transmitted throughout the economy;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>extreme risks arising from the complex dynamic nature of climate-economy systems.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTopics will be explored through the use of case study examples, group-based analysis and problem solving. The learning is supported by readings, videos and live, interactive online sessions. Participants are encouraged to share their own knowledge and expertise in group-based discussion forums.\r\n\r\nUpon completion of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of the relationship between climate change and the economy. Participants will develop their ability to identify climate-related financial risks within their own organizations\u2014critical groundwork for effective planning and decision-making for mitigation and adaptation.\r\n\r\nAs an introductory course, this course is suited to those with limited previous experience in climate-related finance or economics. However, a basic understanding of climate science is presumed.\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">Discussion<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nPlease tell us a little bit about yourself - your professional background and current role, and maybe a little bit about your reasons for taking this course. 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Participants will explore a range of risk pathways that link climate and economic systems, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>physical risks related to direct exposure to climate hazards in the value chain;<\/li>\n<li>transition risks arising from abrupt transitions to a low-carbon economy;<\/li>\n<li>systemic risks transmitted throughout the economy;<\/li>\n<li>extreme risks arising from the complex dynamic nature of climate-economy systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Topics will be explored through the use of case study examples, group-based analysis and problem solving. The learning is supported by readings, videos and live, interactive online sessions. Participants are encouraged to share their own knowledge and expertise in group-based discussion forums.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of the relationship between climate change and the economy. 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