Course Content

Module 1 – The Science Behind the Crisis
Learn what climate change is, why it’s happening, and how it connects to everyday life. By the end of this topic, learners should be able to explain the basics of Earth’s climate system and what’s driving today’s crisis — in their own words.

  • Why Start with the Science?
  • 1.1 How the Earth’s Climate System Works
    06:08
  • 1.2 Greenhouse Gases & Global Warming
    02:30
  • 1.3 What Causes Climate Change Today
    03:05
  • 1.4 How Our Energy Choices Fuel the Crisis
    03:17
  • Module 1 Quiz: Climate Science Basics

Module 2 – Personal & Collective Responsibility
Understand the difference between personal, corporate, and national responsibility for climate change. By the end of this topic, learners should be able to explain what a carbon footprint is, where real emissions come from, and how individual and collective action fit together.

Module 3 – Principles of Sustainability
Introduce the values, models, and strategies that guide sustainable thinking. By the end of this topic, learners should understand key frameworks like the Triple Bottom Line, systems thinking, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — and how to apply them in real-world contexts.

Module 4 – Climate Justice & Inclusion
Help learners understand how climate change affects people differently — and why justice, equity, and inclusion must be central to any sustainable solution. By the end of this topic, learners should be able to explain the concept of climate justice, recognize its links to inequality, and understand how fair transitions can work in practice.

Module 5 – Civic Engagement & Behavior Change
Empower learners to move from awareness to action — in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. This topic explores how we talk about climate, change minds, shift habits, and lead by example, no matter our role or resources.

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