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More about the course: 

These courses 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.

Courses are 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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Pricing 

£39 for individuals paying personally, £55 for CPD for BASI or Mountaineering Groups - both including VAT. 

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.