I. Introduction

Session 1: Saturday, September 25, Zoom (8:30am PDT, 11:30am EDT, 17:30 CEST, 23:30 ULAT, meeting for up to 80 minutes). 

Introductions, overview of the course, and brief lecture and discussion. One goal of this course is that we get to know each other and gain from all the collective wisdom and curiosity in the group. On the first day, after describing the course and answering questions, I will ask participants to share some things about themselves, either with the entire class or (if the class is very large) in break-out groups. This course is intended to be highly participatory, and it will be useful for us to understand where others are coming from, in terms of their studies/training, their interest in climate change, and their knowledge of Mongolian culture. I expect we will have a mixed group, from novices to climate scientists, and from those with little knowledge of Mongolia to others who were born and raised in Mongolia. All are welcome and appreciated, and all perspectives are valuable.

Powerpoint slides for this session: ACMS Climate Course Session 1