This course comprises of FOUR sessions each from 4.00-6pm (UK time): Tuesday 20th / Thursday 22 / Tuesday 27 / Thursday 29 July

This course is run by Protect Our Winters UK (POW UK), we are a registered charity that inspires and equips the UK outdoor sports community to take positive action on the climate, to accelerate the transition to a sustainable and low carbon economy. 

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 listed hours depending on progress but please schedule the full duration. 

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 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. It 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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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.