Contributing to a Net-Zero Canada (CHC102)
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Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
3 hours
Audience
All public servants at all levels
Description
Now available
Public-facing course: Contributing to a Net-Zero Canada
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Canada has an ambitious yet achievable roadmap to reducing greenhouse gas emissions nationwide, joining over 120 countries in committing to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This online self-paced course introduces Canada's Net-Zero Challenge, while exploring how public servants are critical to supporting this whole-of-society transition. Participants will explore the science underpinning Canada's net-zero emissions target and expand their knowledge of the policies designed to achieve it.
Topics include:
- explaining why climate mitigation matters for Canadians and the federal public service
- identifying energy systems and sources of Canadian greenhouse gas emissions
- exploring climate mitigation policy through examples of practical solutions for different sectors
- examining the role of public servants in contributing to the Net-Zero Challenge
Notes:
Applying Climate Literacy Foundations (CHC101) is a prerequisite for this course.
Learners are also invited to register for Adapting to a Changing Climate in Canada (CHC103) to learn more about the role of climate change adaptation in building a climate-resilient, net-zero Canada.
This course is delivered and maintained by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
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