Welcome to “Introduction to Climate Science”, an in-depth exploration of the foundations and critical issues surrounding climate change. This free MOOC, accessible to all, is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of climate dynamics, covering essential topics such as environmental ethics, meteorology, and the study of past climates, or paleoclimate.

This adaptation is based on the “Introduction to Climate Science” course by Dr. Andreas Schmittner, professor at Oregon State University. We’ve condensed the key concepts to create a comprehensive yet concise version, enabling you to quickly acquire the fundamental knowledge of climate science while exploring the main aspects of the discipline. Whether you’re a novice or already have some experience, this course has been designed to give you a clear and nuanced understanding of climate systems and their impacts on our planet.

The course is structured to encourage independent, flexible learning. You can progress at your own pace, accessing all the teaching resources and completing assessments that will help you validate your learning. No payment is required to access content or obtain your certificate of achievement. By following this program, you will also have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the ethical debates surrounding environmental management and the impact of human actions on climate.

We would like to warmly thank Dr. Andreas Schmittner and Oregon State University for their valuable contribution to the development of this course. The content is made available under the Creative Commons CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0 license, which enables us to offer an adapted version while respecting usage rights.

We wish you an excellent learning experience and hope that this course will provide you with the keys to a better understanding of contemporary climate challenges and the scientific responses to these global issues.

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