Women from Asia smiling in a field.

Discover how climate finance can drive meaningful climate action with the new Scaling Climate Finance e-learning course. Designed by UNITAR and UNDP’s Asia-Pacific Climate Finance Network, this free, self-paced course equips professionals and citizens alike with the knowledge and tools to mobilize finance for climate action.

 

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The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat—it’s here, causing devastating impacts on communities around the globe. Addressing this urgent challenge demands bold climate action supported by significant financial investments. While the need for climate finance is immense, the good news is that opportunities to mobilize resources have never been greater. To help unlock these opportunities, UNITAR and UNDP’s Asia-PacificClimate Finance Network, with support from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Government of Sweden, have launched the Scaling Climate Finance e-learning course.

This free, self-paced course aims to equip professionals from governments, the private sector, civil society, and beyond with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the intricate world of climate finance. Structured into four interactive modules, it helps learners identify key climate finance sources, instruments, and mechanisms while exploring innovative approaches to accessing new capital for climate action, including from the private sector.

In just five hours, participants will gain practical insights into mobilizing both public and private finance, applying innovative tools, and promoting inclusive, gender-responsive climate investments. Upon completion, learners will receive an official UN Certificate, showcasing their expertise in scaling climate finance—a critical skill set for driving climate action.

Find out more about the course below.

What Will You Learn?

This 5-hour, self-paced e-learning course aims to enhance participants’ knowledge and understanding of the climate finance system. By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify key climate finance sources, instruments, and mechanisms, and explain how these interact to support climate action for mitigation and adaptation
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of different actors and stakeholders within the climate finance system
  • Outline measures, tools, and approaches to coordinate public climate finance more efficiently and effectively
  • List innovative sources, mechanisms, and instruments that can unlock new pools of capital for climate action, including from the private sector
  • Explain how applying a gender equality and social inclusion lens to climate finance ensures investments reach at-risk and vulnerable populations

The course is designed with a strong focus on gender equality and social inclusion. Through real-world case studies, examples, and stories, learners will see how these principles can be embedded into climate finance planning, budgeting, and decision-making for both mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Who Should Take This Course?

Many actors play a role in scaling finance for climate action. While the course presents tools and approaches primarily through a government or public sector lens, it is relevant to a wide range of stakeholders, including:

  • Policy, planning, and technical staff managing or mobilizing climate finance at national and sub-national levels (e.g., from central finance or planning ministries, line ministries, sub-national governments, and parliamentarians)
  • Individuals from quasi-governmental organizations, including state or central banks, state-owned enterprises, parastatals, supreme audit institutions, and securities or exchange commissions
  • Private sector stakeholders and market facilitators involved in climate-aligned investments
  • Practitioners from non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, think tanks, and educational institutions focused on climate-related issues
  • Citizens interested in understanding how finance drives climate action and holding relevant actors accountable

While many case studies are drawn from the Asia-Pacific region, the tools, instruments, and approaches presented are applicable to individuals and organizations worldwide.

Will You Get a Certificate?

Yes! To earn a certificate of completion, participants must pass the final quiz with a score of 70% or higher within three attempts.

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Women tilling the land in Pakistan

UNITAR, in collaboration with GIZ and BMZ, has launched a new self-paced e-course on Strengthening Climate Adaptation and Resilience to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate climate adaptation into planning, budgeting, and financing.

 

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As climate change accelerates, governments and communities worldwide face increasing challenges in adapting to its impacts. From extreme weather events to shifting agricultural patterns and heightened risks to public health, the need for effective climate adaptation strategies has never been more urgent. Recognizing this, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has launched a new online course: Strengthening Climate Adaptation and Resilience.

This self-paced, three-module e-course takes between 4 and 5 hours to complete and is designed to equip policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate climate adaptation into planning, budgeting, and financing.

This e-course was developed in the framework of the Strengthening Climate Adaptation and Resilience (SAR) Project, which aims to improve climate adaptation measures in Pakistan, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations, including women. While the course features case studies from Pakistan and other Asia-Pacific countries, its core content is globally relevant, providing participants with a solid foundation in climate risk assessment, policy integration, and innovative financial solutions for adaptation. Through interactive lessons, real-world case studies, and self-assessment quizzes, learners will gain practical insights into implementing effective climate resilience strategies at various governance levels.

Designed to accommodate the busy schedules of professionals, this flexible e-course allows participants to learn at their own pace while deepening their expertise in climate adaptation. Get more information about the e-course below.

Who should take this course?

While the course was initially developed to support the Pakistan government in enhancing climate adaptation and resilience, it will be of particular interest to:

  • Civil servants in planning and development departments of various line ministries such as environment, agriculture, industry, finance, development, etc., at the local and national levels, and
  • Stakeholders from non-governmental organizations and community groups focused on climate change adaptation and resilience.

What will you learn?

The core objectives of the e-course include enhancing knowledge on integrating climate change into planning, budgeting, and decision-making in an inclusive manner, while also strengthening individual capacities within governments to implement nationally appropriate adaptation strategies. Additionally, the course provides insights into innovative financial instruments for funding climate adaptation.

Designed and developed through a gender-sensitive lens, the course takes an integrated approach, featuring case studies that highlight how climate change impacts different groups in distinct ways. This reinforces the importance of considering all community members when addressing climate adaptation challenges.

Will you get a certificate?

The successful completion of the course rewards the learner with a certificate. To complete the course, the learner must complete all three modules and pass each associated quiz with a minimum grade of 70% from no more than three attempts.

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Nine inspiring 2024 UN CC:Learn Champions shared their diverse climate stories during three engaging sessions, showcasing how individual actions drive collective change.

 

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Last week, the UN CC:Learn community came together for a series of events that brought climate stories to life. Over three dynamic sessions, held on 10 and 11 December in English and 12 December in French, nine of the 2024 UN CC:Learn Champions showcased their inspiring work in the field. With an audience of nearly 1,000 engaged alumni from around the globe, these 90-minute events showcased inspiring examples of climate action in different shapes and forms.

Each event followed an engaging structure that kept the energy high. The Champions—Afifa, Sagaitu, and Vathanak in Event 1; Alan, Hannah, and Varnessa in Event 2; and Jules, Souhayata, and Wadley in the French session—each had 10 minutes to share their unique climate stories. Their work painted a compelling picture of leadership in climate action, from reforestation projects to educational comic books. Following these presentations, an active and engaging Q&A followed. The Champions answered thought-provoking questions from the audience, sparking deeper dialogue about the challenges and successes of their climate actions. The conversations were rich and left participants inspired by the diverse ways individuals can make a difference.

The events closed with an insightful exercise. Participants were asked to submit a pledge answering the question, “What climate action do you pledge to carry out after being inspired by the UN CC:Learn Champions?” Participants bought into the idea and pledged several different things, from “increased community engagement through grassroots initiatives” and “more capacity building on climate change” to “scale up renewable energy” and “reduction carbon footprints,” to name a few.

These events highlighted how individual actions can motivate broader changes within larger groups. Building on this momentum, UN CC:Learn is planning similar events in 2025 featuring Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Champions.

Mastering International Climate Negotiations: All You Need to Know is an accessible and interactive guide to international climate negotiations. It empowers participants—especially youth—with essential knowledge for meaningful involvement in the UNFCCC process.

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  • Youth

Self-paced course

3.5 hours

Mastering International Climate Negotiations: All You Need to Know is a new e-course designed to guide participants through the intricate landscape of global climate negotiations as we approach COP29.

Created in collaboration with the UNFCCC Secretariat and the COP28 UAE Presidency Youth Climate Champion, it makes international climate negotiation principles more accessible, especially for newcomers and youth delegates.

With an emphasis on simplifying often complex themes, the course covers key topics within the UNFCCC framework, such as implementation mechanisms of the Paris Agreement and the Convention, which influence the policies and decisions shaping climate action worldwide.

“Mastering International Negotiations” is not just about learning but also about empowerment. It emphasizes youth empowerment in the negotiation process, supporting meaningful engagement on equal footing. Through 12 fun and engaging video-based lessons, participants will get critical insights into the UNFCCC process, gaining both the theoretical foundation and the practical knowledge to participate effectively in climate negotiations.

Young people have repeatedly raised that capacity building is a key priority for their meaningful participation during our global youth consultations. This partnership responds to that clearly identified need. COP28, UNFCCC, and UNITAR’s collaboration on climate education demonstrates our commitment to empower the younger generation and foster their active involvement in tackling the global climate crisis.“ – H.E. Shamma Al Mazrui, COP28 Youth Climate Champion

UNFCCC is committed to fostering global climate literacy and empowering people everywhere to participate in climate policymaking and decision-making processes. Developed with the COP28 Presidency and UNITAR, this new the vital role of young people as agents of change in accelerating climate action at a time of spiraling climate harms for people of all ages, and massive climate costs for all economies.  The course provides learners with essential knowledge about the intergovernmental climate change process. Join us in helping to nurture the skills and expertise needed to ensure impactful climate action, now and in the future.” — Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary, UN Climate Change

What will you learn?

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the international climate negotiation process and institutional structure under the UNFCCC;
  2. Discuss the rationale, key provisions and activities within the various thematic areas of negotiation under the UNFCCC;
  3. Explain expected key issues and activities taking place at COP29
  4. Identify how to engage in climate policymaking processes at national and international levels across different thematic areas;
  5. Navigate the UNFCCC website and find information on specific UNFCCC processes.

Who is this course for?

The course is primarily designed to build capacities of delegates, particularly youth negotiators, youth-led and youth-focused organizations in the climate negotiation space as well as anyone else interested in learning more about the thematic areas in international climate negotiations.

The course at a glance

1. Introduction to the course

2. Mitigation

3. Adaptation

4. Transparency

5. Climate Finance

6. Technology Mechanism

7. Capacity Building and Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)

8. Just Transition

9. Agriculture and Food Security

10. Gender

11. The Ocean

12. In Practice: How to Navigate the UNFCCC Website and App

Final Quiz

Will you get a certificate?

The course contains knowledge checks within each lesson to strengthen the learner’s understanding of the content.

A final assessment will be available at the end of the course. A certificate of completion is awarded to learners who complete:

  • All videos, interactive lessons, and activities;
  • Final quiz with a 70% or higher score within three attempts;

Once these conditions are met, the certificate will automatically become available for participants to download on the platform in the “certification” tab.

The “Becoming a Climate Champion” e-course strives to empower you to put in place or ramp up your climate initiatives by enhancing your skills in five key areas: leadership, project management, resource mobilization, leave no one behind and communications.

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  • Climate Change

Self-paced course

3 hours

Are you ready to drive impactful climate action?

“Becoming a Climate Champion” is an interactive online course designed to equip you with essential skills for excelling in climate action in five key areas: leadership, project management, resource mobilization, leave no one behind and communications.

You will learn from high-level experts how to apply these skills to your climate and environmental projects, transforming your initiatives into successful, meaningful contributions to a sustainable future. Whether you are an entrepreneur, student, government official or NGO worker, this course empowers you to take your work to the next level and ramp up action against climate change.

“Becoming a Climate Champion” was developed by UN CC:Learn and UN Climate Change’s Youth4Capacity.

Enrol today to take the first step to becoming a Climate Champion!

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 e-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.

The course at a glance

The course is self-paced and takes around three hours to complete.

The course has five interactive and engaging modules, one for each of the areas it covers. The course features video lessons, interactive online lessons, a final quiz and various additional resources.

  • Module 1: Leadership
  • Module 2: Project Management
  • Module 3: Resource Mobilization
  • Module 4: Leave No One Behind
  • Module 5: Communications
  • Final Quiz & Project Idea Submission

Get your 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.

The certificate will be available upon completion of the course. Once conditions are met, the certificate will automatically become available for download.

CYNP participants at COP29. Aerial view.

In 2024, UN CC:Learn and the Future Leaders Network trained young negotiators through the Climate and Land Youth Negotiator Programmes. These initiatives prepared youth for key roles at COP29 (UNFCCC) and COP16 (UNCCD), equipping them with essential skills and knowledge.

 

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2024 was a remarkable year for UN CC:Learn’s partnership with the Future Leaders Network to deliver two unique and dedicated training programmes for young negotiators around the world. The Climate training programme focusing on negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ran for its third year with UN CC:Learn as a partner. We welcomed the pilot Land Youth Negotiator Programme that focused on negotiations under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in collaboration with the UNCCD Secretariat.

Both the Climate and Land training programmes ran in parallel from June – November/December 2024 and offered a unique opportunity to explore the synergies between 2 of the 3 Rio Conventions and build the skills of young negotiators to navigate the complex and fast-evolving multilateral landscape, with a vision to enhance the critical role that the youth play in the decision-making process at a global level. The aim was to prepare young negotiators with mandates within their national delegation for the upcoming negotiations at the 29th UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku and the 16th UNCCD Conference of Parties (COP16) in Riyadh, combining an intensive and engaging programme with pre-learning courses, expert online workshops, community building sessions and knowledge repository in the UN CC:e-learn platform.

Youth Negotiators at COP29. Photo credit: Future Leaders Networks

Youth Negotiators at COP29. Photo credit: Future Leaders Networks

This year’s Climate Youth Negotiator Programme (CYN) saw 257 young negotiators take part across the fundamental and Advanced training tracks, with 111 of them being integral members of their official negotiating teams at COP29. The first-ever Land Youth Negotiator Programme (LYNP) also engaged young negotiators from 35 countries in the Fundamental training track, and several took part in the COP16 negotiations.

With a growing number of well-equipped young negotiators, there is no doubt that the time to invest in our youth is to build intergenerational climate justice through dedicated training programmes like the CYNP and LYNP to secure our combined futures.

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Climate Youth Negotiator Participants at COP29, in front of COP29 sign.

Climate Youth Negotiator Participants at COP29. Photo credit: Future Leaders Network.

Discover how art can transform ocean governance in the new e-learning course, Art and the Stewardship of the Ocean. Developed by UN CC:Learn and the One Ocean Hub, this course examines how art can amplify marginalized voices, connect diverse stakeholders, and address critical ocean challenges.

 

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The health of our ocean is integral to all life on Earth, yet it faces immense threats such as overfishing, pollution, and climate change. Fragmented regulations and insufficient stakeholder inclusion further exacerbate these challenges, leaving many ocean-dependent communities excluded from decision-making. The e-learning course, “Art and the Stewardship of the Ocean,” developed by UN CC:Learn and the One Ocean Hub, explores how art can address these complex issues by fostering dialogue, connecting diverse stakeholders, and bridging gaps in understanding, making it a valuable tool for transformative ocean governance that is fair, equitable and sustainable.

This course highlights art’s innovative potential in amplifying marginalized communities’ voices and uncovering creative solutions to ocean-related challenges. It addresses the pressing issue of heightened vulnerability among marine life and coastal and island communities. Through engaging modules featuring videos, reflection points, and interactive quizzes, the course offers an enriching experience for learners who wish to deepen their understanding of ocean-related challenges and possible solutions.

What will you learn?

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss threats to ocean health and the challenges faced by ocean-dependent communities.
  • Identify the potential roles art can play in decision-making processes, particularly in relation to ocean governance.
  • Outline the key steps and identify entry points for implementing art and art-based approaches in decision and policy-making processes.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for a diverse audience, including:

  • Artists, youth, and researchers interested in leveraging art for social and environmental change.
  • Members of ocean-dependent communities looking to amplify their voices in governance processes.
  • Policymakers, non-state actors, and other stakeholders seeking innovative approaches to address ocean-related challenges.

Will you get a certificate?

Each module concludes with a quiz designed to assess the achievement of key learning objectives. Participants who score at least 70% on the quizzes earn badges for each module. Upon completing all three modules and earning the respective badges, participants can download a UNITAR-One Ocean Hub digital Certificate of Completion. This certificate recognizes their commitment to advancing innovative and inclusive ocean governance practices.

Take the e-course today!

Group picture with participants during the workshop in Quito.

With participation of more than 100 stakeholders from diverse sectors, Ecuador takes a significant step toward strengthening capacities to tackle climate change, consolidating efforts in education, awareness-raising, and international cooperation.

 

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In November 2024, Ecuador advanced its commitment to climate action by initiating the co-creation of its National Strategy for Action for Climate Empowerment (ENACE). A series of participatory workshops brought together a diverse array of voices from across the country, underscoring Ecuador’s dedication to building a society resilient to the impacts of climate change and actively engaged in shaping its future.

Workshops were held in Tena, Guayaquil, and Quito, representing the Amazon, coastal, and Andean regions, respectively. These gatherings were complemented by a virtual webinar and an online survey, ensuring a broad and inclusive consultation process. In total, more than 100 individuals from 70 organizations and institutions took part, spanning public and private sectors, national and international NGOs, academia, and indigenous communities. This diversity of participation highlighted the inclusive spirit of the ENACE and its focus on capturing the perspectives of all sectors of society.

Participants at the workshop in Quito.

Participants at the workshop in Quito.

The ENACE is more than just a strategy; it represents Ecuador’s ambition to empower its citizens with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to climate action. It builds upon the pillars of education, training, awareness, access to information, public participation, and international cooperation, creating a comprehensive framework that addresses both the causes and consequences of climate change. By doing so, the strategy complements existing national mitigation and adaptation plans, bridging the gap between policy and practice.

For instance, ENACE’s emphasis on education aims to integrate climate change topics into formal and informal educational systems, equipping young minds with the tools to build a better society. Its training initiatives focus on enhancing technical capacities in key sectors, fostering innovative solutions to climate challenges. Awareness campaigns will inspire behavioral changes at all levels, while improved access to information ensures that decision-making is transparent and inclusive. Public participation, particularly from historically marginalized groups such as indigenous peoples, is central to the strategy, ensuring that their voices and traditional knowledge shape the path forward. Finally, the strategy strengthens Ecuador’s ties to international networks, promoting the exchange of ideas and resources to tackle shared global challenges.

This collaborative effort, led by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition (MAATE), in partnership with UNICEF and UNITAR through the One UN Climate Change Learning Partnership (UN CC:Learn), places Ecuador among regional leaders in climate empowerment. Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina have already developed similar strategies, and Ecuador is now poised to join their ranks, signaling a strong commitment to regional solidarity in addressing the climate crisis.

As the ENACE moves from consultation to drafting, the insights gathered during this process will lay the foundation for a policy that not only reflects Ecuador’s diverse realities but also serves as a model for collective climate action. By fostering a culture of empowerment and cooperation, Ecuador is taking a significant step toward a sustainable and equitable future for all its citizens.

Group photo at the event. Photo Credit: CILSS

At COP29, the CILSS and UNITAR presented a USD 20 million regional project to strengthen climate education in the Sahel.  Read on to find out more.

Climate Education is seen as a pivotal element by the Sahelian states in the fight against the climate crisis. In 1973, this region faced a major drought, affecting tens of millions in an event that was, to some extent, the harbinger of the extreme events that we now see in all regions of the world.

On November 18, 2024, at COP29 in Baku, the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) and UNITAR co-hosted an event to highlight the importance of building societal resilience through climate change education across West Africa and to publicize a newly minted regional Declaration.

High-level speakers included Mr. Kada Ballah, Minister Coordinator of CILSS, Mr. Angus Mackay, Director of UNITAR, and Mr. Gilberto Silva, Minister from Cabo Verde, and the Deputy Executive Secretary of the CILSS . Mr Mackay asked in his remarks:

“In a world where citizens are increasingly losing their assets and livelihoods to extreme events, how aware of the risks are these victims in advance of such events, and how might they be better prepared through better education?”

Mr. Sanoussi Atta, Director for training at AGRHYMET, and Mr. Angus Mackay, Director of the Division for Planet at UNITAR. Photo Credit: CILSS and UN CC:Learn

Mr. Sanoussi Atta, Director for training at AGRHYMET, and Mr. Angus Mackay, Director of the Division for Planet at UNITAR. Photo Credit: CILSS and UN CC:Learn

A new Regional Project for the implementation of the Declaration was presented to accelerate climate knowledge and skills for children, youth, and women. The initiative aims to empower communities, enhance public participation, and drive policy innovation through strengthened climate-sensitive education.

The panel discussion was vocal and interactive, delving into the challenges and opportunities in advancing climate education. For example, youth leaders called unequivocally for more support for teachers and for general education.  On the issue of financing, it was recognized that countries themselves need to allocate their own funds alongside international sources. On the issue of adaptation financing (a key priority for COP 29), several speakers highlighted the very limited proportion of this funding being channeled towards education and that this undermined the overall effectiveness of adaptation measures.

Participants exchanged during the panel. Photo Credit: UN CC:Learn

Participants exchanged during the panel. Photo Credit: UN CC:Learn

Youth representatives from Senegal and Mali spoke at the event during the panel. Photo Credit: UN CC:Learn

Youth representatives from Senegal and Mali spoke at the event during the panel. Photo Credit: UN CC:Learn

The event concluded with renewed commitments to the Declaration and calls for expanded partnerships to implement the Regional Project. By amplifying education efforts, the initiative underscores West Africa’s dedication to tackling climate change through knowledge and action.

Panel discussion at the event. Photo Credit: CILSS

Panel discussion at the event. Photo Credit: CILSS

Group photo at the event. Photo Credit: CILSS

Group photo at the event. Photo Credit: CILSS

“Becoming a Climate Champion” is a free e-course designed by UN CC:Learn and UNFCCC’s Youth for Capacity to empower young people and aspiring changemakers with five essential skills: Leadership, Project Management, Resource Mobilization, Inclusivity, and Communications.

 

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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.

Collage - Module 4 on Inclusivity (Leave No One Behind).

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.

Take the course today!

Collage - Module 5 - Communications