99 Climate Change Dissertation Topics & Research Titles

Causes and Drivers of Climate Change

• An online survey of the causes of climate change denial in Norway.
• What are the current gaps in knowledge of climate change?
• What motivates small and medium enterprises towards climate change adaptation? A survey-based exploration.
• A study of the causes of climate change over the past one hundred years.
• How important is the human contribution to acceleration in climate change? Evidence-based literature.

Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity

• Assessing the role of forests and carbon sequestration in climate change mitigation.
• Investigating the impact of climate change on UK biodiversity and conservation efforts.
• Changes to wildlife due to climate change – a global review.
• The impact of climate change on biodiversity loss: A case study of endangered species.
• Climate change impacts on coral reef bleaching and implications for marine biodiversity in the Bahamas.

Climate Change and Agriculture

• Is climate change impactful on farming production quality?
• The concept of food security and its relationship with climate change – what are the implications for the future?
• Investigating the role of agriculture in climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Investigating the socio-economic implications of climate change on UK agricultural systems.
• What is the influence of climate change on food security in terms of variations in farming practices across the world?

Effects of Climate Change on Water Resources

• The impact of climate change on coastal erosion and flooding in UK coastal regions.
• Changes to groundwater networks amidst discussions of climate change – a study of forecasted changes.
• The impact of climate change on water resources and water scarcity.
• Groundwater reservoirs, effects of climate change and consequences for economic valuations of agricultural produce in farming communities- a review of literature/ a survey.
• Ice sheets, sea levels and climate change – investigating a relationship.

Climate Change and Human Health

• An analysis of healthcare impacts due to the combined threat of climate change and access inequality to healthcare services in poor socio-economic environments.
• The implications of climate change on the mental health of people in current times- what is known?
• What are the chief risks posed by climate change to the mental health of humans? An exploration.
• Exploring the nexus between climate change, health, and public policy.
• Are there skeptics to climate change among healthcare professionals? Investigating viewpoints.

Climate Change Policy and Governance

• What are the key barriers to the adoption of climate change policies – a review of global literature.
• Assessing the effectiveness of climate change policies and initiatives in the United Kingdom.
• Are global climate change policies geared towards justice for future generations?
• Evaluating the effectiveness of international climate change agreements in addressing global warming.
• What are the potential implications of the pandemic on climate change policy and international cooperation?

Climate Change and Economic Impacts

• Assessing the economic costs of climate change and the benefits of mitigation and adaptation measures.
• Investigating the impact of climate change on UK biodiversity and conservation efforts.
• Investigating the role of climate change in shaping global geopolitics and international relations.
• Is following energy-saving practices in daily life representative of responsibility towards climate change?
• What are the social and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable communities in the context of climate change?

Renewable Energy Solutions to Climate Change

• Evaluating the role of renewable energy sources in achieving the UK’s climate change targets.
• What role can renewable energy technologies play in supporting economic recovery and addressing climate change post-pandemic?
• The role of renewable energy technologies in mitigating climate change.
• Assessing the role of UK businesses and industries in mitigating climate change through sustainable practices.
• What efforts are energy-based corporations taking for climate change adaptations? An exploration.

Climate Change and Urban Development

• The impact of climate change on urban infrastructure and resilience.
• Is urbanization a potential reason for climate change? A review of literature.
• Assessing the vulnerability of UK cities to climate change impacts and developing adaptation strategies.
• How is the construction of dams impacting climate change through ecology – an analysis of literature.
• Investigating the role of urban planning in climate change mitigation efforts.

Climate Change and Migration

• The impact of climate-induced migration on host countries and the need for international policy responses.
• Investigating the social and economic consequences of climate-induced migration.
• An exploration of how climate change has given rise to the term “climate refugees”.
• How has the pandemic influenced public attitudes and behaviors towards sustainable lifestyles and consumption patterns?
• Investigating the relationship between climate change and social inequality.

Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change

• Is readiness for climate change adaptation indicative of a sense of personal responsibility among individuals?
• How urgent is an action plan to tackle climate change? A review.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of climate change education and awareness campaigns in the UK.
• Exploring the role of gender in climate change adaptation and resilience.
• Is climate change adaptation behavior difficult for small farmers to practice? A primary exploration.

Climate Change Mitigation Technologies

• How has the pandemic influenced the implementation and effectiveness of climate change mitigation measures?
• The impact of climate change on Neanderthal species- forensic anthropology.
• Assessing the effectiveness of climate change mitigation strategies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Investigating the role of multinational corporations in addressing climate change through sustainable practices and emissions reduction.
• Can we see solutions to climate change? Enumerating the key points.
• Is there a tipping point in climate change?

Climate Change Communication and Public Perception

• The importance of social media in advancing climate change literacy in developing countries.
• Exploring the relationship between climate change and extreme weather events.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of climate change communication and public engagement strategies.
• How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected public perception and awareness of climate change?
• Climate change acceptance or denial? Primary exploration of global perspectives.

Climate Change and Social Justice

• Investigating the relationship between climate change and social inequality.
• What are the steps being taken by China in improving the quality of air in its metropolitan cities? A survey.
• What are the opportunities for a green and sustainable recovery from the pandemic that can also address climate change challenges?
• Is climate change a stronger threat to populations vulnerable to potential disasters?
• Have vulnerable populations facing tsunamis/tropical dry forest fires developed resilience? An exploration.

The Role of International Organizations in Climate Change

• The role of international climate change agreements in promoting global cooperation and mitigation efforts.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of international climate finance mechanisms in supporting adaptation and mitigation projects in developing countries.
• What are the potential implications of the pandemic on climate change policy and international cooperation?
• Investigating the role of international organizations in climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Climate Change and Natural Disasters

• Exploring the relationship between climate change and extreme weather events.
• Assessing the vulnerability of coastal communities to sea-level rise and climate change.
• The changes in drought environments in the past ten years – is climate change to blame?
• Cycles of drought and relationship with climate change – finding answers from literature.

Climate Change and Oceanic Ecosystems

• Is the color of our oceans reflective of changes in climate? A review of literature.
• What is the potential impact of changes to marine life due to climate change on human populations? Review of literature.
• Climate change impacts on coral reef bleaching and implications for marine biodiversity in the Bahamas.
• Rise in sea levels associated with climate change – what is understood?

Impact of Climate Change on Polar Regions

• Are changes to the Arctic covering a reason to panic? Evidence from a climate change perspective.
• Is it possible to slow negative climate change through the calculated human impact? An exploration.
• Assessing the implications of climate change for biodiversity conservation and protected areas in polar regions.

Climate Change and Sustainable Development

• Exploring the role of gender in climate change adaptation and resilience.
• What lessons can be learned from the pandemic response to inform climate change adaptation and resilience strategies?
• How urgent is an action plan to tackle climate change? A review.
• Can sustainable development goals be achieved in the face of climate change challenges?

Climate Change Modeling and Predictions

• How is the construction of dams impacting climate change through ecology – an analysis of literature.
• The role of climate models in predicting future climate scenarios.
• Changes to groundwater networks amidst discussions of climate change – a study of forecasted changes.

Climate Change and Forests

• Assessing the role of forests and carbon sequestration in climate change mitigation.
• The impact of deforestation on climate change and biodiversity.

Climate Change and Energy Systems

• The role of the UK transportation sector in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
• Investigating the impact of renewable energy technologies on reducing climate change impacts.

Historical Perspectives on Climate Change

• A study of the causes of climate change over the past one hundred years.
• Changes in public perception of climate change over the last century.

Ethics and Climate Change

• Are global climate change policies geared towards justice for future generations?
• Is climate change adaptation the forte of a special kind of psychology?

Geoengineering and Climate Change

• Assessing the potential of geoengineering solutions to mitigate climate change.
• Exploring the ethical implications of using geoengineering to address climate change.