This course is run by Protect Our Winters UK (POW UK), we are a registered charity that helps passionate outdoor people become effective climate advocates to achieve systemic solutions to climate change, protecting our world today and for future generations.

FOUR x two-hour sessions each running from 4pm to 6pm (UK time):

Dates: you must attend all four sessions on the 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd of May 2024

The course will be delivered as a live workshop using Zoom - participants will need a computer or tablet with the ability to join online calls and view shared screens. 

Some days may finish shorter than the listed hours depending on progress but please schedule the full duration, for all sessions.

The cost includes a £10 assessment & certification fee by the Carbon Literacy Project. VAT will be added at the totals stage. This course is running at a subsidised cost, open to any member of the community on a first-come-first-served basis. The price helps us operate as a charity.

General information about this Carbon Literacy Training course:

Carbon Literacy Training is a 1-day course (8 hours) on the causes and impacts of climate change as well as what we can do about it. It is accredited by the UN-recognised Carbon Literacy Project, and is designed to give anyone “an awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.” This version has been created from scratch specifically for outdoor communities and includes interactive discussions tailored for the outdoor community.

It can be difficult to understand and articulate the science behind the climate crisis that makes climate action so vital and so urgent. Even those who feel inspired to act are often unsure about what to do and what is effective. Overall, carbon literacy levels are low across all levels of society. However, we know that when people understand the issue, they are more accountable and motivated to take action, meaning training is a hugely effective way to empower change.

At POW UK we are aware that this also applies to those in the outdoor community, people and organisations who climate change is already and will continue to directly impact. We would like to be able to look back with integrity and say: “We made a decision to do everything in our power to protect our climate, now and for future generations.” This is why POW UK has developed Carbon Literacy Training to deliver to its community.

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Free Admission for Disadvantaged and Marginalised Groups

We can offer two free places on each of our Carbon Literacy Training sessions to make climate action more accessible for everyone.

These free spaces are open to anyone who faces financial or societal barriers, but we especially welcome people from disadvantaged or marginalised groups.

We are stronger together, and POW UK wants everyone to have a say in the climate conversation.

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Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your course booking you must inform us by hitting the 'Contact the event organiser' button or by emailing the address from which your ticket confirmation was sent.  

Refunds

Refunds will be issued as followed:

• Cancellations received 14 days or more prior to the course start date will receive a full refund.

• Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the course start date but more than 24 hours before the start will receive a £20.00 voucher to put towards another Carbon Literacy course run by POW UK.

• Cancellations received within 24 hours of the course start date will not be eligible for a refund or voucher.

If you need to cancel your course due to unforeseen circumstances we will review refund options, regardless of proximity to the start date of the course, on a case-by-case basis.

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Apologies that the course cannot run in the instance of insufficient signup in which case you will receive a deferred date with the option of a refund.