Implementing Climate Change Outreach and Climate Action Plans 2024 Fall

Implementing climate change outreach and climate action plans  (this is not a self-paced course)

December 1 – 20, 2024

This will build professional and personal capacities to work effectively in the emerging field of community engagement at the grassroots level, which is increasingly becoming an essential component in municipal and provincial climate action programs (see UBCM Climate Action Committee recommendations). This program will challenge entry-level and mid-career professionals from diverse sectors to build new or extended capacities as leaders for mobilizing local residents and stakeholders in climate-proofing homes and neighbourhoods,  bringing new skills to their work coordinating with Indigenous and non-indigenous communities, local government, utilities, local businesses and NGOs.  Students will learn from the real-world experiences of engagement experts and community champions such as city representatives, leading NGOs, Green Bloc alumni, Cool ‘Hood Champs alumni, etc. 

Skills and Competencies

• Develop a suitable, evidence-based program for community-based climate action training, adapting and applying best practices in their local neighbourhood 
• Plan a reasonable project budget, timeline, and risk mitigation strategy 
• Identify suitable project partners and how to maintain effective relationships with them over time 
• Develop a strategy for communicating/promoting the program and recruiting participants
• Develop a strategy for supporting, funding and motivating ongoing neighbourhood climate action