Communicating the Case for Action on Climate Change: Science, Risks and Opportunities

This online course brought to you by the International Society of Sustainability Professionals meets Thursdays in February and covers the fundamental concepts related to global climate disruption and the associated risks and opportunities.   Through the webinars, readings, and discussion forums we will examine the current science of climate change including anthropogenic and natural contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.  We will explore the ramifications of climate change on ecosystems and ecosystem services, the human and social impacts, and the business risks and opportunities. We will also examine several case studies around the challenges of climate destabilization.

Participants will be able to:
    * Communicate the science behind climate change.
    * Utilize systems thinking to understand the complexities of climate destabilization.
    * Describe the challenges of climate change and present clear reasoning why action on this important issue is necessary to preserve our ecosystem functions, economies, global social fabric and human health.
    * Identify the most pressing risks and opportunities presented by climate disruption worldwide/ in your own region/industry/organization.
    * Demonstrate an understanding of the next steps to leverage your climate change knowledge to take advantage of climate opportunities and minimize climate risks for your organizations.

This course meets on-line on Thursdays (February 4, 11, 18, 25)  at 10 a.m. Pacific Time for 60-90 minutes.

Instructor Biography
Indigo Teiwes is the Director of the Carbon Advantage Program at Earth Advantage Institute.  She has over ten years of experience evaluating sustainability risks and opportunities and developing corresponding strategic responses, specializing in those associated with climate change. Indigo has led carbon footprint and emissions inventories and associated strategic planning efforts for a variety of organizations, analyzed energy efficiency and renewable energy companies, and tracked the US voluntary carbon market since 2000.  Indigo has a dual degree from the University of Oregon in Business and Environmental Studies and holds an MBA in Sustainable Business from Bainbridge Graduate Institute.