IAI open online course on the Impacts of Climate Change in Latin America

The report details the 'Impacts of Climate Change and Global in Latin America' MOOC, a free educational tool launched at COP-22 to provide knowledge on climate science and its effects on biodiversity and services in Latin America. Developed with 21 scientists from eight countries, the course covers six thematic axes, including terrestrial and marine ecosystems and the agricultural sector. As of February 28, 2018, the course had 8,684 registered users and 94,371 visits. The document proposes implementing a digital certification system involving module-specific exams with a minimum passing score of 80 to increase user retention and provide professional accreditation.

• The MOOC was designed as a free tool to inform the public about climate change impacts and mitigation, specifically targeting resource managers, decision-makers, professionals, government officials, NGOs, and researchers across Latin America.
• The course content was developed by 21 scientists from eight Latin American countries and is structured into seven modules covering six thematic axes: terrestrial ecosystems, marine ecosystems, rural landscapes, the agricultural sector, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem services (including territorial planning).
• As of February 28, 2018, the course recorded 8,684 registered users and a total of 94,371 visits. The most active periods were January and July 2017, which coincided with limited social media advertising investments of no more than $100 per month.
• The most visited individual lessons were those presented by Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa, specifically those regarding climate change impacts on biophysical processes (2,844 interactions), life zones (2,616), and phenology (1,811).
• There is significant demand from users, particularly government officials from Mexico, for a formal certification of course completion to serve as professional accreditation.
• The proposed certification plan requires users to pass online exams for each module with a minimum score of 80 to progress and eventually receive a digital certificate signed by Dr. Sánchez and Dr. Regis da Silva.

APA

Sanchez-Azofeifa, A. (n.d.). IAI open online course on the Impacts of Climate Change in Latin America. Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/uploads/info7-cop26-s.pdf

Chicago

Sanchez-Azofeifa, Arturo. IAI open online course on the Impacts of Climate Change in Latin America. Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research, n.d. https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/uploads/info7-cop26-s.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{sanchezazofeifandiai, author = {Sanchez-Azofeifa, Arturo}, title = {{IAI open online course on the Impacts of Climate Change in Latin America}}, institution = {Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research}, url = {https://archive.iai.int/admin/site/sites/default/files/uploads/info7-cop26-s.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }