Ability to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze the dynamics of the Earth system Ability to discern between random fluctuations and statistically significant changes of a dynamic system Understanding of the main adaptation strategies and construction of the corresponding scenarios Understanding of the main mitigation strategies and building of the scenarios corresponding

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The first part of the course (4CFU) aims to form the basis for understanding the global phenomena of the Earth system change, both in terms of climate change and change in socio-economic conditions. We will consider in greater detail: 1. The determinants of change - The dynamics of the atmospheric circulation and the effect of greenhouse gases on the rise of global temperature Tutorial 1: CLIMATIC CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CONSIDERED NATION - The demographic changes and global socio-economic dynamics (outline) Tutorial 2: DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CONSIDERED NATION 2. The effects of change - Impact of global warming on the availability and distribution of resources (melting ice, rising seas, effects on water resources and the availability of arable land, etc.) Tutorial 3: IMPACT ON WATER RESOURCES - Effects of climate change on the frequency and intensity of meteorological and hydrological extremes and catastrophic events, including desertification dynamics - The combined impact of climate change and socio-economic changes on the macro-environment (e.g., land use change, loss of biodiversity, aquifers overexploitation) - The combined impact of climate change and socio-economic mutations on human macro systems (e.g., Food security, migrations induced by environmental disasters) Tutorial 4: IMPACT ON EXTREME EVENTS 3. Adaptation and mitigation - Resistance and resilience of environmental and human systems - An introduction to adaptation and mitigation Tutorial 5: MITIGATION POLICIES - KYOTO PROTOCOL, PARIS AGREEMENT The second part of the course (2CFU) deepens specific applicative issues on topics connected to: - urban planning and building design to reduce CO2 emissions - methods for quantify CO2 emissions from the building sector Tutorial 6: ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT AND CARBON FOOTPRINT OF THE BUILDING SECTOR - urban energy planning aimed at the reduction of CO2 emissions, starting from the energy balances prepared by cities and the calculation of GHG emissions; - conversion of production processes toward a circular economy; - globalization and sharing of resources. Tutorial 7: STRATEGIC ENERGY ACTON PLAN (SEAP)

The program includes both theoretical issues and practical applications (tutorials) developed within a team-project (4-6 students). Role play simulation activities are a part of the program, emulating international climate negotiations at the international level (each group represents a nation).

Handouts distributed by the professors via Portale della didattica.

Exam: Compulsory oral exam; Compulsory oral exam; Group essay; Group essay;

The final examination consists of an short oral exam (10 minutes). The results of the tutorials will be delivered through "Portale della Didattica") one week before the exam. The final mark is formed 50% according to the mark obtained in the oral examination and 50% according to the mark obtained in the Team Project.

In addition to the message sent by the online system, students with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) are invited to directly inform the professor in charge of the course about the special arrangements for the exam that have been agreed with the Special Needs Unit. The professor has to be informed at least one week before the beginning of the examination session in order to provide students with the most suitable arrangements for each specific type of exam.