Climate Action: Tackling the Climate Crisis for a Better World

Posted 8 days 10 hours ago by University of Leeds

Study Method : Online
Duration : 4 weeks
Subject : Nature & Environment
Overview
Take action to help tackle the climate crisis and contribute to a sustainable, just world with impactful climate solutions.
Course Description

Learn to tackle the climate crisis and advancing social justice

This course is designed for individuals passionate about addressing the climate crisis while creating a sustainable future that is just and equitable for all. Tackling the climate crisis is crucial for preventing catastrophe, but also this course emphasises the need for systemic climate action to build a better world. It’s about creating a future, where climate action can lead to positive change and a fairer society.

Drive social change through climate action

Explore the links between social justice and climate action. Discover how transforming energy production and use, transport, food systems , and business
can reduce emissions. The course highlights the need for climate action to promote fairness for vulnerable communities. You’ll learn how practical solutions can drive real change and contribute to a fairer world.

Learn key climate mitigation and adaptation strategies

You’ll explore climate mitigation strategies and understand how industries can transition to low-carbon solutions. From renewable energy to green transition strategies, you’ll learn how to influence sectors critical to the planet’s future. By the end of the course, you’ll understand how you can help shape climate policy and local action to reduce carbon emissions and create a low-carbon future.

Empower yourself for personal climate action

This course isn’t just about learning—it’s about taking personal climate action. You’ll create your own climate action plan to contribute to a sustainable future, ensuring your efforts align with climate justice and social change. Whether you’re a student, activist, or passionate about environmental leadership, you’ll learn to make a real difference.

This course is designed for people who are passionate about climate action, sustainability, and social justice. Whether you are a student, early-career professional, or someone engaged in climate activism, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact. It’s especially relevant for those from regions where climate change impacts are most severe, such as the Global South. But it’s also valuable for anyone looking to contribute to a more just world through their studies, career or community efforts. If you are motivated by the desire to make a real difference in addressing the climate crisis while promoting fairness and sustainability, this course is for you.

Requirements

This course is designed for people who are passionate about climate action, sustainability, and social justice. Whether you are a student, early-career professional, or someone engaged in climate activism, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact. It’s especially relevant for those from regions where climate change impacts are most severe, such as the Global South. But it’s also valuable for anyone looking to contribute to a more just world through their studies, career or community efforts. If you are motivated by the desire to make a real difference in addressing the climate crisis while promoting fairness and sustainability, this course is for you.

Career Path
  • Explain why society must urgently take adequate climate action, and why everyone has a role to play
  • Identify meaningful climate actions you can take in your contexts/areas of interest
  • Engage with public discourse on the climate crisis
  • Produce a vision of a positive future, creating a story of how this future may come about