Climate Literacy and Action for All
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
Free when subscribed to FutureLearn
- Start Date(s): On demand
- Duration: 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Entry Requirements: More information
Introduction:
In the face of the environmental crisis, it can be easy to feel powerless. However, small changes can transform aspects of our lives and make a real impact. From the food we consume to the transport we use, we can help to influence change in systems simply by changing our actions. On this three-week course, you’ll learn how to become ‘climate literate’ to help you make climate-conscious decisions. You’ll discover how to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions of various human activities and gain the tools to choose climate solutions that have the highest impact, for everyone’s benefit.
To help give you context, you’ll develop a basic understanding of climate change science and carbon storage, as well as climate justice and the related changes needed worldwide. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to explain climate change science and the best solutions to your colleagues, friends, and family.
You’ll learn how to take a systems approach and explore the decisions that need to be taken on a global scale, including the decarbonisation of society. You’ll delve into the greenhouse gas effects and carbon sinks to help you explore solutions relating to carbon emissions. This knowledge will help you look at how to influence the wider systems to reduce global warming and how to create your own action plan to do this.
Upon completing the short course, take the next step in your learning journey by exploring our online microcredential.
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Following this course, you could go on to study a stackable microcredential and build towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management Practice. -
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What you’ll study
By the end of the course, you'll understand the broader context of climate change while feeling empowered to make a positive impact. You'll be able to evaluate and assess various climate solutions based on their potential to reduce global warming, while also recognising additional benefits like improved health and well-being. Additionally, you'll learn to calculate greenhouse gas emissions from various activities and effectively explain climate science and solutions to others.
Climate change - who can make a difference?
- Introductions and welcome to the course
- Introducing Week 1
- En-ROADS - where are we currently?
- High-impact solutions - where can we find them?
- Multiple benefits - achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Recap of Week 1
Creating a positive future with the best climate solutions
- Introducing Week 2
- Troubled and positive future
- CO2e and calculations for food
Your Action Plan
- Introducing Week 3
- The greenhouse gas effect and carbon sinks
- Building solutions and energy efficiency
- Embodied carbon and vulnerability
- Your Action Plan
Entry requirements
This course is designed for anyone interested in high-impact solutions to climate change. You don't need any prior experience or knowledge.
Fees and funding
This course is free when you sign up on the FutureLearn platform and complete the course within the 3 week specified period.
How to apply
This course is available via the FutureLearn platform — find out more and book your place.