Accentuated desertification, floods, extreme weather events, rising sea and ocean levels are some of the effects of climate changes, to which we are increasily subjected. In this course, students will find out what are the main climate changes, what are their causes and impacts on the natural and built environment. The measures needed to prevent and reduce the climate changes effects are also adressed. Students will learn how to assess the effects of climate changes on a built investment and the effects of investment on the environment, and propose concrete measures for protecting the investment and the environment.