Carbon Literacy Knowledge Programme

Overview

🕮 Off the shelf (OTS)

Climate change is a global concern and as time goes on, it is becoming ever more vital that action is taken to limit the damage already done, and ultimately repair the situation for future generations. As teams become Climate Change (Carbon) Literate, they recognise common objectives when it comes to reducing our impact on the climate, and they feel motivated to support and contribute to organisational objectives that relate to reducing carbon emissions or adapting to the changing climate.

This suite of five rich and engaging e-learning courses has been designed to empower learners with a greater understanding of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses, and the impact of climate change on the environment. It aims to motivate and energise people into taking meaningful action to reduce their carbon footprint, and promote sustainable practices in their personal and professional lives.

The five modules, each taking around 45 minutes to complete are aligned with the Carbon Literacy Project’s ‘Knowledge Framework’, and as such, provide an overview of the global and UK climate situation, discussing the science, impacts and actions that can be taken for both. The programme is for anyone who has an interest in expanding their climate change knowledge or who belongs to a team, or department, committed to becoming Climate Change (Carbon) Literate.

Completing the programme takes approximately 4 hours and provides learners with the necessary foundational knowledge they need to help them understand the rapidly changing climate situation around them, how to communicate to others about it, and the positive changes they personally can make in response to it.

Module 1 The Science of Climate Change
Module 2 The Impacts of Climate Change
Module 3 Strategies for Mitigating Climate Change
Module 4 How we can Adapt to Climate Change
Module 5 Action Against Climate Change