In this module, you have learned the basics of climate science, sustainability and governance.

Summary of key points:

• Climate sustainability requires both mitigation and adaptation
• Many of today’s climate policies have been in the works for decades, and it took a combination of scientists, politicians, journalists and activists to get them enacted
• All weather events have multiple causes, and not all extreme weather is proven to be caused by climate change

What this means in practice:
Even international climate policies trickle down to local levels at some point. These policies are as relevant to our everyday lives as the physical effects of climate change. Climate is a nuanced topic with constantly emerging research, and that means that a journalist will never be finished learning about it.