Climate Action: Individual to Political Steps
Learn to address climate change through individual, community & political actions. Gain social science insights for effective change.
Learn to address climate change through individual, community & political actions. Gain social science insights for effective change.
This course empowers learners to understand, address, and respond to climate change through individual, community, and political actions. Focusing on food, energy, transportation, and the built environment, it provides practical strategies for climate mitigation and adaptation. Developed by environmental experts and students, the course combines academic insights with real-world applications. Learners will identify effective climate actions, apply social science theories for change, and gain confidence in influencing climate policies at various levels.
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What you'll learn
Identify effective individual, community, and political actions to address climate change
Apply social science insights to create change at various levels
Develop strategies for sustainable food choices and reducing food waste
Learn energy conservation techniques and promote alternative energy sources
Understand sustainable transportation options and advocate for resilient systems
Explore urban design concepts for climate-friendly built environments
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2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
22 assignments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This comprehensive course on climate action covers four key areas: food, energy, transportation, and the built environment. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical steps for individual, community, and political action. Learners will explore social science theories, examine case studies, and develop personal climate action plans. The course emphasizes the importance of collective effort and provides tools for effective climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Introduction
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Food
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Energy
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Transportation
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Built Environment
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Climate Action Plan
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Environmental Education & Climate Action Advocate
Michaela Zint is Professor of Environmental Education and Communication at the University of Michigan. With a strong commitment to addressing climate change, her research focuses on fostering environmental literacy and exploring pathways to individual, community, and political action. Michaela leads transformative learning experiences through her course "Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action," empowering learners to tackle climate change through informed decision-making and collective action.
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