The Climate Challenge

Overview

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Learn to understand climate change's impact on sustainability while developing practical skills to create pathways toward a carbon-free world. Identify the fundamental causes of climate change through scientific principles including atmospheric science and carbon cycles, examining both human activities and natural processes that drive environmental changes. Explore the global and local consequences of climate change on ecosystems, economies, and human health to grasp its diverse and far-reaching impacts across different sectors and regions. Analyze the spread of climate misinformation and its influence on public perception and policy decisions, while understanding how power dynamics shape climate change discourse in society. Examine governmental, organizational, and industry responses to climate challenges, including international agreements, environmental policies, and sustainable practices designed to reduce environmental impacts. Develop practical solutions at community, individual, and household levels to effectively mitigate climate change impacts while learning to take informed actions that reduce personal and collective carbon footprints. Gain the knowledge and communication skills needed to engage in meaningful conversations that promote CO2-reduction initiatives and drive positive environmental change in your community.

Syllabus

Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of climate change on sustainability.
Develop skills, knowledge, and experience to determine pathways to a carbon-free world.
Take appropriate individual actions to reduce carbon footprints.
Engage in conversations that promote CO2-reduction initiatives.
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of climate change on sustainability.
Identify the fundamental causes of climate change, including both human activities and natural processes, by recognising scientific principles such as atmospheric science and carbon cycles.
Recognise the global and local consequences of climate change on ecosystems, economies, and human health, and its diverse and far-reaching impacts.
Understand the spread of climate misinformation and its influence on public perception and policy, and how power dynamics shape the discourse on climate change.
Identify governmental, organisational, and industry responses to climate change, including international agreements, policies, and sustainable practices aimed at reducing environmental impacts.
Identify and reflect on practical solutions at the community, individual, and household levels to mitigate climate change, while taking informed actions to reduce carbon footprints.