Handbook

Describe the basic physics of climate change, the key leverage points for earth's climate, both natural and anthropogenic.

Discuss global carbon cycle, the critical roles of the oceans and biosphere, and the overriding impact of human perturbation on the natural controls on atmospheric CO2

Recognise the roles of climate change and natural variability in current climate trends.

Explain the operation of climate models, their strengths, weaknesses and uncertainties, and the development of projections.

Describe the fundamental approaches to climate change mitigation along with a basic understanding of international policy on climate change including successes and failures.

Explain how both mitigation and adaptation are required to deal adequately with climate change.