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The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

A Case Study of Fiji and Indonesia

Ravinesh Rohit Prasad

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Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik / Sonstiges

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This book provides the readers with a description of climate change and the role of the University in promoting climate change education. It explores the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) curriculum at various universities worldwide and how they have incorporated climate change into the university-wide programs. The book also looks at the causes and impacts of climate change and the countries most affected by this phenomenon, particularly Fiji and Indonesia. It describes how the various sectors, such as health, agriculture, and tourism, have been impacted by climate change. This book also summarizes the roles of United Nations Organizations in implementing climate change education at universities. The importance of climate change education is expressed in terms of adaptation and mitigation and to foster resilience, adaptability, and adaptation to climate change. The role of university student organizations aimed at environmental protection for climate change adaptation and mitigation is also discussed in this book.

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higher education and climate, climate in Fiji and Indonesia, Universities in promoting climate change education, Universities and climate change, climate change education