Systems Understanding Course

This course is your gateway to a full understanding of the climate crisis—starting from the absolute basics of how our planet’s systems work, through to the bold solutions needed at both personal and political levels. You’ll begin by grasping the science behind global warming and the historic mass extinction events that give context to today’s challenges. From there, you’ll zoom out to a planetary perspective with Spaceship Earth, and learn to assess our current trajectory in Where Are We Now?

The journey then shifts to the international stage, exploring the role of the United Nations, the question of responsibility. The numbers of the authoritative CUTx Percent Index are the central chapter. These unique figures provide a clear and illuminating framework for understanding exactly how close we are to the 2°C threshold, country by country. It will expose many climate change myths and debunk many limited narratives.

As you go deeper, you’ll explore tipping points, paradigm shifts, and the vital psychological and social dynamics that shape our response to climate change. Through two powerful chapters on The Psychology of Climate Change, you’ll uncover why it’s so hard to act—and how we can overcome those barriers.

Finally, we’ll turn toward action and possibility. You’ll examine the paradox of innovation, face the emotional truth of climate anxiety, and graduate into the vision and mission of The Climate Academy—a place to connect, learn, and lead. By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand the crisis—we hope you’ll be ready to help solve it.