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

This report details the development, reach, and future certification plans for the 'Impacts of Climate Change and Global Change in Latin America' Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), created by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and Dr. Arturo Sanchez-Azofeifa.

• The MOOC was initiated in December 2015 as a free tool designed to inform the public about climate change impacts and mitigation strategies using accessible language and techniques.
• The course consists of seven structured modules featuring contributions from 21 Latin American scientists across eight countries. The content covers 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 had 8,684 registered users and had been accessed 94,371 times. The most active months were January and July 2017, which coincided with limited social media advertising spending of no more than $100 per month.
• The course's academic videos were visited by 38,017 people, with the highest concentration of visits to specific sites coming from Bogotá, Colombia, with 3,456 people.
• There is significant demand from users, particularly government officials from Mexico, for a formal certification upon course completion to provide proof of study for professional opportunities and institutional requirements.
• The proposed certification process involves requiring users to re-register their personal details, passing online exams for each module with a minimum score of 80, and receiving a digital certificate signed by Dr. Sánchez and Dr. Regis da Silva via email.

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} }