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Introduction to Climate Change:Definition of climate changeCauses and drivers of climate changeHistorical context and evidence of climate changeThe Greenhouse Effect:Explanation of the greenhouse effectRole of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphereAnthropogenic enhancements of the greenhouse effectClimate System and Components:Overview of Earth's climate system components (atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere)Interactions between climate system componentsFeedback mechanisms in the climate systemClimate Change Impacts:Physical impacts of climate change (e.g., temperature rise, sea level rise, extreme weather events)Ecological impacts (e.g., shifts in species distribution, loss of biodiversity)Socio-economic impacts (e.g., impacts on agriculture, water resources, human health)Vulnerability and Adaptation:Vulnerability assessment methodologiesStrategies for adaptation to climate change impactsCase studies of adaptation measures in different sectors and regionsMitigation Strategies:Mitigation options for reducing greenhouse gas emissionsRenewable energy technologiesEnergy efficiency measuresAfforestation and reforestation effortsInternational Climate Agreements and Policies:Overview of key international climate agreements (e.g., UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement)National climate policies and actionsChallenges and opportunities in global climate governanceClimate Justice and Equity:Concepts of climate justice and equityDifferential impacts of climate change on vulnerable populationsPrinciples of common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR) in climate negotiations