Carbon Literacy Training: Department of People and Performance
Climate change is widely recognised as one of the greatest and most urgent challenges facing humankind. This challenge has been recognised internationally, within the UK, and on a local level. Carbon Literacy learning offers the chance to develop your understanding of climate change, gain knowledge to cut your carbon footprint, and gain confidence to talk to others about the impact of carbon emissions on the planet’s climate. Furthermore you will have the opportunity to gain certification in Carbon Literacy, an increasingly important employability skill.
This largely self-directed online training will give you an overview of the basic science of climate change as well as an understanding of the actions required by government, universities and other organisations, and individuals in order to set us on a path to a more sustainable.
The training is delivered via a series of videos, and activities and quizzes for you to demonstrate your learning. There will also be discussion forums for you to share your thoughts with fellow learners. Total study time is approximately 7-8 hours. Participants will be required to attend two live sessions:
– Monday 19th January 11:00 am – 12:00 am (introduction to the online training)
– Friday 23rd January 11:00 – 12:00 (instructions for Carbon Literacy certification)
This training is aimed at UG students in the Department of People and Performance, Faculty of Business and Law.
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Become...Carbon Literate and understand climate change
- Identify ... key sources of carbon
- Consider... your own carbon footprint
- Identify ... steps to effective change and a brighter future
- Gain Recognition ... with a Carbon Literacy Certificate
- Collaborate... with other students from People and Performance
- Earn up to 75 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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11:00 to 12:00 on 19/01/26 - Takes place online
Introduction to Carbon Literacy Training Introduction to the online study material and how to navigate the Moodle area -
19/01/26 to 23/01/26
Complete Self Study Kit The online training materials and activities are accessible via Moodle. The organisers will explain how to work your way through the videos and activities in the Teams meeting on Monday 20th January. -
11:00 to 12:00 on 23/01/26 - Takes place online
Understanding the Carbon Literacy Certification Process In this Teams meeting we will explain the process for Carbon Literacy Certification and introduce the post-course survey