Adam Smith Center Courses

Climate Change and Public Policy

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Uncover the complexities of climate changeClimate change presents the most profound challenge to have confronted human social, political, and economic systems.On this four-week course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of climate change. You’ll focus on the interaction between science, economics, and public policy, providing an introduction to environmentalism from different angles.Explore the common policy proposals to fight climate changeYou’ll begin by focusing on China and the US, examining their climate policies and what changes they need to make to reduce their climate impact.Then, you’ll look at a range of climate policy ideas, from command and control to carbon taxes. You’ll discuss the opportunities and challenges of each policy, allowing you to come to your own conclusion of which, if any, is the better option.Discover innovative climate change solutions such as carbon capture and geoengineeringEnergy production is the largest driver of climate change. As energy demand grows, the world needs to shift to cleaner energy sources and technological innovations.This course will take you through a variety of clean energy solutions, such as nuclear, wind, solar, and natural gas. You’ll also explore the human innovations that are leading the fight against climate change, including geoengineering.Learn from climate policy experts at the Adam Smith Center and the IERThis course has been designed and created by the Adam Smith Center and Jordan McGillis, Deputy Director of Policy at the Institute for Energy Research (IER).McGillis has written extensively on energy policy, including IER’s 2019 White Paper on carbon taxes, which makes him well-positioned to provide you with a holistic and incisive examination of the causes, environmental effects, and policy implications of climate change.This course is designed for anyone with an interest in climate change or public policy. It will be especially useful for students pursuing economics, political science, public policy, or sociology, and for professionals working in environmental and resources sectors.

Environmental Entrepreneurs: Strategies for Green Business

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Explore the role of entrepreneurs in the environment and the economyEntrepreneurs play a crucial role in mitigating environmental issues. The nature of entrepreneurship centres on innovation, solution-focused thinking, and sustainable practices, which positions entrepreneurs at the forefront of green business.This four-week course from the Adam Smith Center will provide an overview of environmental entrepreneurship in Singapore to help you understand how the theoretical principles of entrepreneurship can be applied to solve environmental problems.Unpack sustainable trends and innovation in entrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship fosters a culture of permissionless innovation that can address environmental devastation.On this course, you’ll explore the trends, elements, and forces of entrepreneurial innovation and learn how entrepreneurs optimise their processes to successfully balance profit and planetary health.Examine case studies of successful sustainablebusinesses in SingaporeAs a world leader in climate resilience and adaptation, Singapore has seen an increasing crop of local environmental entrepreneurs.You’ll delve into case studies of four Singapore-based environmental entrepreneurs from different industries and discover theoretical explanations of market processes and innovation. This will help you gain valuable insight from leading entrepreneurs.Learn about tools, strategies, and business models for sustainabilityThe Adam Smith Center is a research and educational organisation that has proven experience in delivering transformative courses on sustainability, business, and economics.With the guidance of your expert educator, Dr. Cheang, you’ll explore environmentally and economically sustainable entrepreneurial tools, methods, and business models to expand your knowledge of the possibilities of environmental entrepreneurship.This course is designed for learners interested in economics, business, and environmental humanities or science.It might also be of interest to young adult learners or students with an interest in environmentalism or professionals in the environmental and sustainability sectors.