The world is facing a climate crisis of unprecedented proportions, with global temperatures on track to rise well beyond the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement. As the impacts of climate change intensify, the need for bold, innovative, and inclusive solutions has never been more urgent. Young people are at the forefront of this challenge, demonstrating their potential as leaders and changemakers in communities worldwide. To empower this next generation of climate leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful action, UN CC:Learn and UNFCCC’s Youth4Capacity, with support from the Governments of Switzerland and Italy, have developed the “Becoming a Climate Champion” e-course.
This groundbreaking collaboration between UN CC:Learn and UNFCCC’s Youth4Capacity Programme builds on years of experience of the two organizations working with youth to address climate challenges. The course leverages insights from experts and practitioners to provide a comprehensive yet accessible learning experience. It is tailored to equip young people with five critical skills: Leadership, Project Management, Resource Mobilization, Leave No One Behind (inclusivity), and Communications. Together, these skills form the foundation for designing and implementing transformative climate projects that are effective, inclusive, and sustainable.
Accessible in just 3 to 3.5 hours, the course features five modules, each divided into multiple lessons, and includes videos, interactive content, further resources, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. A final quiz allows participants to test their knowledge, and learners can submit their own climate project ideas upon completion. Designed with youth in mind but open to all, the course equips participants with practical tools to turn their passion for the planet into impactful action. With its engaging content and focus on real-world application, “Becoming a Climate Champion” is a call to action for the next wave of climate leaders.
Read on to find out more about the course.
What will you learn?
The e-course aims to build people’s capacities in five key areas – leadership, project management, resource mobilization, leave no one behind and communications – to support them in climate-related projects.
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Devise an inclusive climate action project or initiative that contributes to global efforts to tackle climate change.
- Outline a brief communications plan to promote climate-friendly projects and initiatives.
- Identify the resources needed to successfully implement a climate project or initiative.
- Describe key elements to consider when conceptualizing and implementing inclusive and gender-responsive climate projects and initiatives.
- Make use of different leadership styles in climate action projects and initiatives.
Who is this course for?
This course caters for everyone who wishes to learn more about leadership, project management, resource mobilization, leave no one behind and communications. However, it will be particularly useful to:
- Young people, such as students, entrepreneurs and professionals, who are acting, or intend to act, on climate change and would like to start or enhance their projects and initiatives.
- UN CC:Learn alumni and Youth4Capacity beneficiaries who are already taking or wish to take concrete steps to act on climate change.
- Everyone interested in playing an active role in addressing climate change and would like to benefit from these skills in their projects and initiatives.
Will you get a certificate?
Upon completing the five modules, participants will be asked to complete a final quiz covering the content of all the modules. A certificate of completion is awarded to learners who complete:
- All videos, interactive lessons and activities.
- The final quiz with a score of 70 per cent or higher.
