Climate Change and Sustainable Economic Development* MSc

The Paris Agreement states that countries must become Net Zero by 2050, take an account of emission sources from different sectors of the economy and implement actions towards greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction. Business activities contribute to GHG emissions and therefore they must undertake necessary risk assessments and implement adaptation actions. This master’s course builds on your understanding of climate science and policy. You identify sources of GHG emissions from activities undertaken by businesses and industry, exploring ways to reduce them and mitigate risk. You also investigate climate change risks for businesses, designing actions for them to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Learn about the set of financial regulations, standards and products that follow a climate change mitigation and adaptation objective, drawing on your own knowledge and experience of climate change impacts. There has never been a more exciting time to study in Teesside. Here are some top reasons you should study here: Teesside Offshore Wind Farm: North East England’s first large-scale commercial wind farm, with 22 local companies involved in its construction. Tees Green Hydrogen: the Tees Valley’s pioneering hydrogen sector is laying the foundation for the world’s first Net Zero industrial cluster, with a paper setting out how the region will lead the UK in its energy ambitions. EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics are announcing plans to invest significantly in their Teesside operation, supporting local and national government aspirations to regenerate the area by investing in decarbonisation. Net Zero Teesside: the anchor project to deliver carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) in the Tees Valley industrial cluster. Led by bp, it is the UK’s premier CCUS project. Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre: an innovative £13.1m facility in partnership with Tees Valley Combined Authority, putting Teesside firmly at the heart of the UK’s green industrial revolution and supporting the drive for clean energy and sustainability. Darlington Economic Campus (DEC): a multi-department government hub in the North East of England where insight is developed and policy is made and delivered through a diverse workforce. More details: https://www.tees.ac.uk/postgraduate_courses/accounting_&_economics/msc_climate_change_and_sustainable_economic_development.cfm