“Global Warming and Climate Change” is an inspiring and globally relevant course designed for students and emerging leaders eager to understand the science, ethics, and real-world challenges behind climate change. This course empowers participants regardless of scientific background to explore the climate crisis through the lens of world-class research, sustainability innovation, and global equity.
Informed by the groundbreaking work of climate scientists, Nobel Laureates, and international institutions, the course explores the links between rising temperatures, biodiversity loss, social inequality, and energy transitions. Students will also investigate future-focused solutions from carbon capture and green hydrogen to geoengineering and planetary stewardship.
This interdisciplinary programme offers an in-depth introduction to climate science and global sustainability, exploring the root causes and consequences of global warming across ecosystems, economies, and communities.
Through live sessions, digital labs, and project-based learning, participants will:
This course is academically informed by the published work of:
The individuals and organisations listed are referenced solely to highlight the groundbreaking scientific advances that inspire and shape the academic vision of the Oxford Academy of Excellence. While there is no formal affiliation, our curriculum is designed with the same level of ambition, rigour, and global relevance, reflecting the pioneering standards set by these world-leading researchers and institutions.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Students will:
Collaborate on an action-oriented capstone project focused on one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
At the Oxford Academy of Excellence, each programme is shaped by global educational excellence, combining academic depth with real-world relevance. Our model draws on world-leading pedagogical approaches and is continually informed by pioneering work from institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Oxford, and Stanford, as well as insights from global industry leaders and Nobel Prize-winning research.
This structure is designed to be cross-disciplinary, supporting students in fields ranging from health sciences and engineering to sustainability, policy, and innovation. Whether learners aspire to careers in science, technology, entrepreneurship, or public service, they are equipped with the skills, mindset, and knowledge to lead with impact.
Programmes begin with flexible, high-quality learning modules that build a strong knowledge base. These include:
Learners engage in mentor-guided workshops focused on applied learning, featuring:
Every programme is regularly updated to reflect:
This ensures that all learning remains relevant, future-proof, and adaptable to the changing needs of the world.
At the Oxford Academy of Excellence, teaching is built on world-class educational design—drawing from the pedagogical practices of institutions such as Harvard, Oxford, and MIT, and guided by frameworks from UNESCO, QAA, and the World Economic Forum. Each course offers an immersive learning experience, led by global experts and shaped by the demands of real-world innovation.
Our teaching philosophy blends academic excellence with transformative, hands-on learning. Students are empowered to think critically and creatively, solve complex interdisciplinary challenges, communicate with clarity and empathy, collaborate across diverse sectors, and reflect on their development and impact.
Teaching methods include case-based masterclasses with leading academics and professionals, live interactive labs, ethical simulations, and leadership challenges. Personalised mentorship aligns with each student’s goals, while interdisciplinary projects are informed by real research and current industry trends.
Assessment is designed not only to evaluate learning but to transform thinking and practice. Students may be assessed through critical reflections, research reviews, practical prototypes, impact reports, peer feedback, oral defences, and innovation sprints. Final outputs often include a portfolio, publication, or policy brief, supported by tailored feedback from a globally recognised mentor.
This approach ensures that students complete their programme with a tangible outcome and a skillset aligned with the world’s most in-demand careers—ready to lead, create, and contribute across science, society, and beyond.
This course is grounded in the most influential research and thought leadership from figures shaping climate science, ethics, and action. Drawing inspiration from IPCC contributors, Nobel laureates, and planetary systems theorists, it offers students a rare opportunity to explore environmental change through both rigorous science and urgent justice-based frameworks. It mirrors the intellectual ambition of institutions such as Harvard, the Potsdam Institute, Stockholm Resilience Centre, and the UNFCCC.
Participants are immersed in the full complexity of the climate crisis from atmospheric physics to biodiversity loss, energy transition, and economic disruption. But the course doesn’t stop at understanding; it drives solution-building. Students investigate climate technologies like green hydrogen, geoengineering, AI-based modelling, and nature-based solutions, fostering a hands-on mindset toward sustainability innovation and systems thinking.
This programme prepares learners to apply their knowledge in high-impact, real-world settings. Through interactive labs, global scenario planning, and a UN-aligned Capstone Innovation Sprint, students build and pitch strategic climate solutions that link science to practice. The most outstanding projects may be mentored toward further development or selected for inclusion in our published climate impact showcase or global sustainability research volume.
Graduates of this course receive more than a certificate they gain a globally recognised foundation in climate knowledge, policy engagement, and leadership. The course supports students in preparing for advanced study, advocacy, or climate-tech careers. With a personalised Letter of Recommendation and access to an international network of young changemakers, learners emerge empowered to contribute meaningfully to the most urgent challenge of our time.
If you wish to enroll in the course, please click the ‘Register Now’ button. Our team will reach out to you after reviewing your academic qualifications.