This program offers you the opportunity to develop a cutting-edge understanding of climate policy, informed by research-led teaching delivered by some of the world’s leading researchers in climate policy. It explores fundamental concepts, contemporary issues, and leading practices for working in and researching climate policy. Core components include study of domestic and international climate policy with a focus on emissions reduction and energy, and the effective communication of climate policy. Electives are available in intersecting and adjacent policy areas including water, food, pollution, and disaster risk reduction. The program is nested within the Master of Climate Change, making the Graduate Certificate of Climate Policy an ideal launchpad for further postgraduate specialisation in climate change.

 

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ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

 

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

 

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of current issues in climate policy
2. Respond to challenges relating to management, implementation and evaluation of climate policy issues
3. Reflect critically on climate policy issues and practical challenges in diverse contexts
4. Demonstrate familiarity with research principles relevant to the field of climate policy