Welcome to Forethought India One-on-One Courses. Our program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their chosen profession. Our instructor for this course is Senior Climate Economist & Researcher Sam Vosper at University of cambridge.
Embark on a transformative journey with the course "Crafting Climate Change Solutions," designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to address the urgent challenge of climate change. Through a series of engaging lectures, participants will explore the fundamentals of climate science, global impact, and the role of environmental policies. Delving into practical solutions, the course covers renewable energy alternatives, sustainable practices, and the importance of adopting environmentally conscious lifestyles. Advanced topics include climate modeling, adaptation and mitigation strategies, circular economy principles, and the crucial role of technology in crafting effective solutions. Ethical considerations, international collaboration, and the intersection of climate action with entrepreneurship are also explored. The course culminates in a capstone project, offering participants the opportunity to apply their knowledge by designing a comprehensive climate change solution. Join us in this collective effort to shape a sustainable future and make a positive impact on the planet.
At the end of the program, students will receive a certificate & performance letter by the eductor indicating that they have completed the program and acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen profession.
Crafting Climate Change Solutions by Sam Vosper
Sam is an affiliated Lecturer in the Department of Land Economy where he primarily supervises the MPhil in Environmental Policy programme and Paper 5 of the undergraduate Tripos. He is an applied environmental/development economist by training and completed his PhD at the Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge. His PhD thesis titled: Microfinance and Mobile phones: an economic analysis of the perceptions, management and measurement of environmental risk in rural Kenya, was supervised by C-EENRG Fellows Shaun Larcom and Andreas Kontoleon. He was a recent recipient of the McKinsey Risk Prize (2020) and a finalist for the Cambridge Society for Applied Research (CSAR) Award (2022). Previously, Sam has worked as an economic advisor on climate change issues in Southern Africa.