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University of Leeds

Climate Action: Tackling the Climate Crisis for a Better World

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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.

Syllabus

  • Crisis, injustice, hope and agency
    • Welcome
    • Introducing the climate crisis: how we threaten or secure the liveability of the planet
    • Understanding the issue: the climate story so far
    • Action and agency: what you can do to help tackle the climate crisis
    • Change is possible – how change happens and what we can learn from it
    • Summary
  • Changes needed and what you can do
    • About Week 2
    • Changes needed to avert climate breakdown and improve our lives
    • Changes needed in transport and how we travel
    • Changes needed in food, farming and forestry
    • Changes needed in buildings and households
    • Changes needed in the energy sector
    • Changes needed in business, organisations, work and education
    • Envisioning a desirable future version of your town or city
    • Summary
  • Communication and advocacy: promoting the right messages and policies
    • About Week 3
    • How to communicate about the climate crisis
    • Hotspots and hot debates of climate policy
    • Tackling misleading claims or discourses that delay serious climate action
    • Summary
  • Vision, imagination, action, and commitment
    • About Week 4
    • Longing, imagination, and vision as mobilisers for change
    • From visions of the future to stories of change
    • Your personal climate action compass and action plan
    • Summary

Taught by

Samantha Stark

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5.0 rating, based on 21 Class Central reviews

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  • Anonymous
    It has been fun and informative and joyful, all at the same time. to get an introduction like this was really wonderful and I think the credit also goes to the way the course has been structured so kudos to the team who did this and make it happen. There was just the right balance of facts and storytelling and it did inspire me to write and think about this issue and start taking small steps alongside others to achieve the shared goal of reducing or fighting climate change. I would love more courses structured this way. It was fun. Thanks for the effort you all have put in. A perfect example of how one can make teaching or learning fun and exciting.
  • Anonymous
    This course has been a truly transformative experience for me. Over the past four weeks, it not only deepened my understanding of the climate crisis but also reshaped how I see my role in creating change. The exercises — from envisioning a better future to building a personal action plan — helped me connect my passions with practical steps I can take. What once felt overwhelming now feels possible and exciting. I walk away with more clarity, purpose, and confidence, and with a vision that has genuinely changed my life and dreams.
  • Anonymous
    Some of the things I've learned from this course will help me to communicate more effectively with others about climate change - from those already convinced of its reality to those paralysed by a sense of doom. It has also better equipped me to cou…
  • Anonymous
    Loved this experience. It was detailed, specific, concrete, inspiring. It did take commitment to get to the end of it because of the detail but it was worth it. There is a sense of a community of people moving through it together and although I joined in the conversation only a few times I felt at ease and surrounded by good people. I did the experience in a time frame and in a way that suited my personality.

    Very grateful for all of the planning and skill, commitment and work that went into this mult-media approach which is so very necessary at this time. I've been encouraging others to set aside time to engage with this course also.
  • Anonymous
    The only reason for four stars is because everything needs improvement. This course has helped me in so many ways. I leave so many things that I was aware of and honestly it has helped me decide on my next step in what I want to do to help with the changes we need to make to better our self, community, town and country.
  • Anonymous
    This course on Climate crisis has greatly inspired me to take action and take a good step towards achieving a great and less carbon environment.

    It made me see the next 10 years by solving the problem of climate crisis from the future
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    Faithful Sampson
    Before I joined the climate Action: Tackling Climate Crisis for a better world, I had little knowledge of what it is but now I can boldly say I have been equipped with knowledge and I will go for more. My eyes have been opened to see that a better world is possible.
  • Anonymous
    This course make me a prgamtist about talking clime change at my personal capacity.throughout the journey of this course I understand what was previously a piece of information for me. Now I Started tangable steps to contribut by clearly sorting out my personal action plane.
  • Anonymous
    This is one of the best courses I have ever taken. It has personally motivated me to take action to tackle the climate crisis. Through this course, I found everything about climate action that I had been searching for a long time.
  • Anonymous
    Yes, this course has truly inspired me. It helped me see climate action not just as a global responsibility but as a personal opportunity to lead meaningful change in my own community. The step-by-step guidance—from envisioning a better future to developing a realistic action plan—made climate justice feel achievable and deeply connected to everyday life. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on creativity, collaboration, and community-led solutions. It has empowered me to become more proactive, confident, and hopeful about the impact I can create. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to turn climate anxiety into climate action.
  • Anonymous
    This course came at the right time.
    It has really inspired me and change my mindset on climate crisis.
    I learnt alot and now I can't wait to share the knowledge gained.
    Thank you for this amazing opportunity.

    C.M
    Nigeria
  • Anonymous
    Learned a lot , changed my vision and made me think critically and logically for our sake and for our environment
  • Anonymous
    I have learnt from this course. As a climate advocate and one who's rooted in climate justice, this course is the go-to course for anyone weaving a part in climate advocacy.
  • Anonymous
    I was surprised by so much content, with so much important and up-to-date information, which made me see everything much more clearly. Congratulations to Professor Jefim Vogel and his collaborators.
  • Anonymous
    It was a wonderful journey that explained the causes of climate change, inequality and social injustice. On the other hand, the lessons showed many great initiatives to improve the climate, how to talk about climate change and what to do to effectively communicate about these complex phenomena.
  • Anonymous
    Thank you to the amazing team behind this course for making it so engaging, inclusive, and practical.
    Highly recommended for anyone who cares about our planet.
  • Anonymous
    Well the course Climate Action: Tackling the Climate Crisis for a Better World was a great help enabling me to come to know about challenges we are facing in environmental world and providing hyper focussed and insight knowledge and solutions
  • Anonymous
    This course by the University of Leeds via FutureLearn is a must for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the climate crisis and actionable solutions. It provides a well-structured learning experience, combining scientific insights, policy discussions, and real-world examples to illustrate the urgency of climate change and the steps we can take to mitigate its effects.
  • Anonymous
    O curso e muito bom e algo que por mim todos no nos deveríamos aprender e por em pratica as abordagens aprendidas em bora seja um desafio mas nunca e tarde para tornarmos um mundo verde
  • Anonymous
    This course is interesting, thought provoking and essential for anyone who needs motivation and inspiration to start their personal journey into climate action. I feel empowered to begin my own journey, which will hopefully relieve some of the frustration I feel about the current situation. Highly recommended!

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