Developing Skills for Women Leadership in Climate Action

If you are concerned about climate change, if it’s already affecting you, or if you thought about taking action but felt you lacked power or knowledge: this course is for you. It empowers and educates emerging climate leaders like you to deliver climate actions rooted in the principles of inclusivity and equity.

The course consists of 4 modules, each taking approximately 2,5 hours to complete. Modules 1 and 2, introduce learners to the most up-to-date understanding of climate science and zoom in on innovative approaches aimed at mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change while reducing social inequalities. This baseline of knowledge prepares learners for modules 3 and 4, which provide actionable tools to help learners create inclusive and equitable projects on the ground. The 5th wrap-up section of the course provides useful guidance and tools for the development of your climate project.

Introduction to climate change and inclusive climate action.
Women at the heart of climate action.
Taking the lead on inclusive climate action.
Influencing change and staying resilient

To obtain your certificate, you need to complete all course videos, readings, and activities, as well as pass all course quizzes with a grade of 70% or higher.

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Target Audience

This course is for women and girls who are ready to start, or have just started, their climate journey. It is for those who would like support to develop

key leadership skills and to access a rich base of knowledge on climate action rooted in inclusivity and equity.

Take this course if you:

Are concerned about climate change and its impacts and want insights on how to start taking impactful action locally.
Have an idea of the change you want to make, but are looking for tools to participate in that change.
Are keen to learn how to strengthen the inclusivity and equity considerations in your existing climate work.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course learners will be able to:

Explain the benefits of addressing climate change through an inclusive and equitable lens and share examples of best practices.
Demonstrate how climate change disproportionately impacts women in all their diversity and explain approaches that put gender equality at their heart.
Develop or strengthen their climate action to increase its impact and ensure it leaves no one behind.
Recognise their strengths as a leader and become an influential changemaker