Curriculum
Our Curriculum
ClimAcademy’s curriculum was developed by our international team of climate educators, activists, and specialists. We use Project Based Learning to center collaboration, communication and critical thinking at the core of our curriculum. Each course of our four-course program was carefully designed to hone in on individual skills and competencies and takes 8 weeks to complete.
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Our Courses
Course 1 - Understanding the Baseline: An Introduction to Climate Science
Course 1 is designed to give Climate Envoys an introduction to climate change. Climate Envoys will learn about the drivers and impacts of climate change as well as an introduction to mitigation and adaptation. Envoys will develop their vocabulary and be able to describe climate change, identify the drivers and impacts in their communities.
Course 2 - Developing a Sustainable Economy: An Economic Perspective on Climate Change
Course 2 is designed to help Climate Envoys understand the economic and societal impacts of climate change. Throughout this course, Climate Envoys will learn basic economics in addition to exploring environmental justice and more sustainable and just alternatives to our current economic structure. Envoys will be introduced to behavioral change, economic models and policy writing.
Course 3 - Becoming an Effective Actor: Empowering You[th] to Local Action
Course 3 is designed to support Climate Envoys in designing a project that works to combat an issue of climate change or environmental degradation in their community. Climate Envoys will learn the basic elements of project management including engaging their community, setting goals, working with decision makers and marketing.
Climate Ambassadors Program
After completing Course 3, Climate Envoys will be invited to participate in the Climate Ambassadors Program. This program will offer them mentorship and support as they implement the project plans which they developed in Course 3. Learn More
Course 4: Assessing Success: How Do You Know When You Have Made a Difference?
Course 4 offers Climate Envoys the opportunity to reflect on their projects. Throughout the final course of the ClimAcademy program, Climate Envoys will assess the success of their projects, develop metrics for measuring their impact, learn methods for continuous improvement, and discover the basics of nonprofit fundraising.