Why is this course important?

There are millions of adults and students in the world who want a deeper understanding of the climate crisis. However, they are short on time, they don’t know where to look, they don’t know who to trust, and it is hard to imagine what real difference and impact you can make. 

There are three further challenges:

First: The highest-level science is so specialised and complex.

Second: Understanding the environmental science of the crisis then leads to major questions about humans and society.  

Third: Once you have a fuller, 360° systems understanding of the problem, what can you actually do about it?

Thankfully then, this course provides solutions to each of these three problems: 

First: the high level science is translated in an engaging and readable summary in the 16 chapters and videos of The Student Book. This summary does not compromise on the truth, but offers insightful metaphors, and sharp cultural and historical examples to bring the issues to life. 

Second: The Student Book offers a unique 360° view of the crisis, holding together both the science and social dimensions of our situation. This is not a siloed course, it is a systems understanding course. 

Third: It also points forward to actions that have real leverage for change. Once you have completed this Pillar One course, you can plug into a wide range of activities in Pillar Two. These Civic Engagement activities are wired with the same systemic approach.