Description
Module overview
This self-directed online training module explores climate change risk management in Aotearoa New Zealand, covering its importance, tools for risk assessment using local data and current and future impacts on the environment, economy and communities. It reviews sector strategies, examines policy and legislative support, considers implementation challenges and develops equitable, sustainable approaches to strengthen resilience.
Video duration: 2 hours approximately
CPD: 2 points (CEP Framework)
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CEP1019: Identifying and Mitigating Climate Change Risks Module Outline (PDF)
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Explain climate change risk management and its importance for Aotearoa New Zealand’s environment, society and economy.
- Identify key tools and methods for assessing climate risks, using Aotearoa New Zealand-specific data and resources.
- Describe current and future climate impacts on Aotearoa New Zealand’s environment, economy and communities.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation and adaptation strategies across key sectors.
- Assess the role of policy and legislation in supporting climate risk mitigation.
- Critique the main technical, financial and social barriers to effective climate risk mitigation.
- Propose strategies to improve resilience for vulnerable populations and ecosystems, with a focus on equity and sustainability.
Instructions
- To complete this module, you will need to open each lesson video by clicking the play button.
- To enable subtitle captions, hover over the bottom of the video and click CC. Click again to remove the captions.
- Each lesson is an important part of this module, it is recommended you minimise distractions while viewing the videos.
- This module includes several short gateway quizzes that need to be passed for progression.
- Once you have completed all lessons, you will have access to a completion quiz to help prepare you for the badge exam.
- There is no limit on the number of times you can access the completion quiz, we recommend you repeat the exercise until you have achieved at least 75%.
- A certificate of completion will be available if you meet or surpass the 75% threshold in the completion quiz.
Demonstrate and promote your knowledge
- This module has a matching credential which carries a verifiable digital badge. You can get the credential and the digital badge for this module by passing an online badge exam, which will be released soon.
- Completing this module does not qualify you for the credential and badge. However, it is your best preparation for exam success.
- Your digital badge can be linked to popular social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
- Clients or employers can easily verify your credential through the secure Accredible badge platform.
Certification requirements
You will achieve your full Certified Professional in CarbonTM (CPC) certification after you have:
- Obtained all of the required badges (within a 5 year timeframe).
- Successfully completed an experience assessment.
- Accepted our Code of Ethics, Code of Professional Conduct and our Disciplinary procedures.
- Registered for the CEP Certification Scheme.
Copyright
All content in this module is copyright, 2026, Carbon and Energy Professionals New Zealand.
