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Lecturer(s)
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Halásová Olga, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Europe's climate and its natural variability. 2. Observed manifestations of climate change in Europe. 3. Projections of climate change in Europe. 4. Sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. 5. The contribution of European countries to global climate change. 6. Climate policy in Europe. 7. European measures to mitigate climate change. 8. Adaptation to climate change in Europe. 9. Socioeconomic aspects of climate change in Europe. 10. Climate change in Europe vs. in the world.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Group work
- Semestral Work
- 13 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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This course will familiarize students with the regional context of global climate change across the European continent. The course will discuss observed and projected manifestations and consequences of climate change, as well as measures being taken to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Regional case studies.
1. Analytical and cognitive abilities - e.g., comprehensive analysis of policies (e.g., Green Deal, Fit for 55), linking natural and social sciences (IPCC scenarios), assessment of risks and opportunities 2. Practical and methodological skills - i.e., working with primary sources from the EU and international institutions or applying adaptation and mitigation tools 3. Communication and argumentative skills - i.e., e.g., objective and non-ideological argumentation or translating complex agendas
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Prerequisites
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Studying the subject Climate Change and Europe is inherently multidisciplinary, i.e., it lies at the intersection of environmental studies, international relations, geography, and political science. For a student to succeed in the subject and connect the contexts, they should ideally possess prerequisites in several key areas. We can divide them into knowledge foundations, skills, and personality traits. 1. Entry knowledge foundations - climatology, environmental sciences, the EU, geopolitics, and economics 2. Analytical and study skills - working with data and critical thinking, language proficiency (English), and sensory thinking 3. Attitudinal and personality prerequisites - multidisciplinary openness and the ability for constructive discussion
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Seminar Work
1. Formal and Academic Requirements - active participation in exercises - reading professional literature and materials - continuous task completion 2. Practical Requirements - semester paper - presentation of results 3. Form of Course Completion - credit - presentation of semester paper - exam - oral
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Recommended literature
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Climate ADAPT. .
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Copernicus Interactive Climate Atlas. .
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European Union. .
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Přibyla, O., Krčál, J., Daniš, P., Kolouch Grabovská, K., Snováková, A. (2025). Atlas dekarbonizace Česka. Brno.
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Přibyla, O., Lněnička, J., Pechník, O., Pšorn Zákopčanová, K., Kolouchová, K. (2022). Atlas klimatické změny. Změny v atmosféře a rizika oteplování. Brno.
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