Climate Literacy course

Education plays a crucial role in addressing climate change. The Climate Literacy course provides an informal way to learn more about the climate crisis.

Why you should take part

Take this course to feel inspired and empowered to take climate action, reduce your carbon footprint and make a positive impact. Open to staff and students. Join the movement towards a sustainable future!

Are you a student...

...aspiring to create change? The climate is something that will affect you and future generations to come. Remember you are a change maker; this course will empower you to harness your potential.
...who wants to learn more about climate? Perhaps your course doesn't touch on the subject enough or at all, or you'd just be interested to dive deeper into the subject. This is your opportunity to gain knowledge about the climate crisis in an informal setting.
...who is considering a green career and wants to stand out to future employers? Completing this training offers you a chance to obtain certification from the Carbon Literacy Project. Sustainability and climate skills are in high demand from employers, and you can stay ahead by enrolling in this course.

Are you a member of staff...

...who wants to make a positive difference at home and in the workplace? Climate Literacy will give you the tools to do just this.
...who's interested in collaborating and engaging in insightful discussions with other colleagues and students? Then this course is for you.
...looking to expand your expertise? After training, you'll have the chance to gain accreditation, which you can add to your CV and work email signature.

This course can also be tailored to fit your department's needs if you'd like to organise a team session. Please contact our team if you are interested to find out more.

Everyone has a role to play

Regardless of who we are or what we do, we all have a part to play in addressing the climate crisis. Every action we take can make a difference.

The importance of climate education

Our 2022/23 Climate Action Survey found that 98% of our community support climate education. The Climate Literacy course is a great place to start and gives you an opportunity to join others to create change. Together, we can tackle the climate crisis.

Take the extra step and become a facilitator

Once you've gained your Climate Literacy certificate you are eligible to become a facilitator! If you're not sure about what to include in your pledge, this is also a great option.

Becoming a facilitator is a brilliant way to continue building momentum for change and progressing climate education in our community. It also provides tangible experience to add to your CV. Staff and students can become facilitators.

As a facilitator, you will support the Climate Literacy team by helping to run future workshops that can take place in-person or online
Sign up for our next facilitator training workshop
After you've become an experienced facilitator, you can have the opportunity to lead a portion of the workshops

Learn from the experience of our past participants

The team has been conducting Climate Literacy sessions at University of Bath since 2021, with many students and staff members gaining certification since then. Explore insights past sessions to understand the benefits of taking part.

Students and staff who gained Climate Literacy certificates at the Climate Action Awards

Staff and students thoroughly enjoy the course and find it empowering and motivating. Read more about their insights in our Climate Literacy Action Day blog.

You can also explore our other blog where we introduced Climate Literacy to over 1000 incoming students in 2023.

The background of Climate Literacy

Our Climate Literacy course has been developed for universities and is certified by The Carbon Literacy Project. It is a course designed to raise awareness about the costs and impacts of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from everyday activities. The goal is to empower individuals, communities, and organisations to reduce their carbon footprint.

The University of Bath made history in September 2021 by introducing Climate Literacy as part of the induction process for new students. The University aims to develop educational programs on climate issues to build a global reputation for high-quality climate education. Climate Literacy is a prime example of such an initiative.