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Future climates: Projections, impacts and adaptation

EAE3132

Synopsis

In this unit physical science of climate change processes will be briefly reviewed, followed by a focus on future climate, including discussions of climate models, projections, and impact scenarios. The unit will then discuss observed climate trends, including extremes, and associated impacts on the biophysical environment now and in the future. The second part of the unit provides a brief overview of the international policy frameworks for dealing with climate change and global and local mitigation responses. Finally, recognising that some degree of climate change is inevitable, the unit discusses climate change adaptation across various sectors.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
3
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Science
Faculty
School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites (6)

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Offerings (1)

  • Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 9 areas of study

  • Atmospheric sciencePart A. Foundation studies
  • Climate and atmospheric scienceClimate and atmospheric science units
  • Climate and atmospheric scienceClimate and atmospheric science units
  • Environmental scienceClimate stream
  • Environmental securityPart B. Specialisation preparatory studies
  • Geographical scienceAdditional geographical science units
  • Geographical scienceAdditional geographical science units
  • Human geographyLevel 2 and 3 elective units
  • Human geographyLevel 2 and 3 elective units