Program Learning Outcomes

1.1 Learn how to evaluate and apply the core concepts of climate adaptation and resilience theories and practices.
1.2 Use evidence-informed strategies to design and develop risk-informed adaptation plans and initiatives.
1.3 Develop an acute understanding of climate science, climate-risk assessment and management.
1.4 Identify and explain how equitable climate-action planning, policies and implementation are in alignment with national and global frameworks (e.g., Sustainable Development Goals, UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples).
1.5 Creatively and critically synthesize ideas, actions and interconnections across multiple disciplines.
1.6 Tackle complex climate-related problems and develop ground-breaking solutions using various evidence-based frameworks.
1.7 Examine and situate personal beliefs in context to knowledge.
1.8 Cultivate advanced problem-solving, facilitation, co-ordination and communication skills.
1.9 Demonstrate openness to contributions from multiple disciplines and worldviews.

2.1 Creatively and critically synthesize ideas, actions and interconnections across multiple disciplines.
2.2 Tackle complex climate-related problems and develop ground-breaking solutions using various evidence-based frameworks.
2.3 Examine and situate personal beliefs in context to knowledge.
2.4 Cultivate advanced problem-solving, facilitation, co-ordination and communication skills.
2.5 Demonstrate openness to contributions from multiple disciplines and worldviews.

3.1 Draw upon scholarly and practitioner-generated evidence to inform arguments, choices and practices.
3.2 Combine research methodologies, concepts and theories to examine a range of challenges and solutions in climate adaptation and low-carbon resilience.
3.3 Evaluate the rigour and validity of research through a critical lens.
3.4 Identify and explain the core concepts and constructs of research.
3.5 Recognize the use, limitations and strengths of theoretical frameworks in the field of climate adaptation.
3.6 Become a producer of new knowledge and practice.

4.1 Develop knowledge and skills relevant to leadership in the context of uncertainty and risk.
4.2 Develop vital self-awareness and self-reflection skills and apply them to understanding how values and experiences influence the ability to lead.
4.3 Recognize the opportunities and barriers to leading change in organizations and communities.
4.4 Strengthen and refine personal leadership style.
4.5 Facilitate multidisciplinary discussions and collaborations.

5.1 Effectively communicate ideas and arguments related to all forms of social, political, environmental and economic issues in verbal, written and digital mediums.
5.2 Develop and refine a digital presence to contribute to and shape the field of climate adaptation.
5.3 Engage with a range of stakeholders, including public, professional and government.
5.4 Gather, synthesize, organize and translate knowledge for use by a wide array of stakeholders.
5.5 Apply design thinking processes to explore, implement and lead change and innovation across all systems and sectors.
5.6 Improve professional practices and policies while collaborating with a diverse array of stakeholders.
5.7 Integrate research and creative problem-solving methodologies, concepts and theories to examine a range of challenges and solutions for enacting change.
5.8 Apply creative, lateral and future-based thinking to climate adaptation.ons

6.1 Apply design thinking processes to explore, implement and lead change and innovation across all systems and sectors.
6.2 Improve professional practices and policies while collaborating with a diverse array of stakeholders.
6.3 Integrate research and creative problem-solving methodologies, concepts and theories to examine a range of challenges and solutions for enacting change.
6.4 Apply creative, lateral and future-based thinking to climate adaptation.