The ‘Women Leadership in Climate
Action’ e-course aims to inspire women and girls, strengthen their leadership skills,
and help them deliver the just climate initiatives needed to tackle the climate
crisis.If you are concerned about climate change, if it’s already affecting you, or if you thought about taking action but felt you lacked power or knowledge: this course is for you. It empowers and educates emerging climate leaders like you to deliver climate actions rooted in the principles of inclusivity and equity.
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.
Overview
Syllabus
Why take this course?
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. By the end of this course, you will have a good understanding of key topics related to climate change science and inclusive climate action. You will also be equipped with actionable tools that will help you lift your climate ideas off the ground or strengthen the existing project you are working on.
We look forward to accompanying you through this inclusive climate leadership journey and learning more about you, your motivations and your plans for climate action! After completing the course, you 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.
