The global science community has reached the consensus that climate change will pose serious threats to our future. Science messages on climate change have to be communicated to the public so that concerted efforts by organizations and individuals can be made to counter its ill effects. The course will be tailored with due regard to the actual situation in Hong Kong, and will provide students with the science basis of climate change as well as informal learning experiences including real-life practicing opportunities of climate change adaption, mitigation and public education in the local setting. Science principles underlying the causes of climate change, its impacts on global climate and the environment, as well as efforts aimed at mitigating the consequences will be discussed in the course. In the local context, students will learn the various means by which sustainable and cost-effective means of carbon emission reduction could be achieved in Hong Kong. Students will also learn how to promote public awareness of climate change by understanding the work of The Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC).

They will obtain hands-on experiences with the design of interactive science exhibits and organization of extension programmes which serve to elucidate the concept of climate change. Students can also develop creativity and communication skills as they plan, design and implement an environmental conservation outreach programme for MoCC. At the conclusion of this course, students will have a firm understanding of the subject matter and will be in a better position to promote public awareness of climate change which is crucial to conserving the environment.