Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and women are uniquely positioned to drive the innovative, inclusive solutions needed to address this global crisis. The “Developing Skills for Women Leadership in Climate Action” e-course is a comprehensive 9-hour e-course designed to inspire and equip women and girls with the leadership skills necessary to lead just and effective climate initiatives.
In four modules, the e-course introduces learners to the most up-to-date understanding of climate science while offering practical tools and strategies to help them implement inclusive and equitable climate actions. You’ll learn how to develop, plan, and execute climate projects that prioritize social justice and inclusivity, ensuring that your initiatives benefit all members of the community.
The course was developed by UNITAR and C40 with the exclusive support of the Fondation L’Oréal, and with knowledge contributions from Columbia Climate School and CARE France. It’s available in English, French, and Spanish.
Learn more about it below.
What will you learn?
The ‘Developing Skills for Women Leadership in Climate Action’ online course was created to support women and girls to develop their leadership skills and take on green and just climate actions. After completing the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain what is climate change and define key elements of inclusive climate action.
- Discuss the impact of climate change on women and the role they play at the heart of climate action.
- Identify opportunities and plan effective climate action.
- Discuss approaches for influencing others and gaining support for your climate actions.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for everyone, but particularly women and girls, who would like to develop key leadership skills and access a rich base of knowledge on climate action rooted in inclusivity and equity
Will you get a certificate?
Anyone who completes the course will be granted an official UN certificate of completion.
To obtain the certificate, learners need to go through all course videos, readings, and activities, as well as pass all course quizzes with a grade of 70% or higher.