Module 1 – The Science of Climate Change

Developed by Jane Dikinya, Botswana Open University

• Lesson 1: Climate System Change
• Lesson 2: Causes and Effects of Climate Change
• Lesson 3: Climate Change: Measuring, Monitoring, and Observing Trends

Module 2 – Impacts and Consequences of Climate Change

Developed by Simon Maseko, Emlalatini Development Centre; and Ntombenhle Dlamini and Bhekithemba V. Gama, Ministry of Education and Training, Eswatini

• Lesson 1: The Local, National and Global Impacts and Consequences of Climate Change
• Lesson 2: The Urgency of Climate Change
• Lesson 3: Communicating the Urgency of the Climate Emergency

Module 3 – Climate Justice

Developed by Edwig Karipi, Namibia College of Open Learning

• Lesson 1: Climate Justice Explained
• Lesson 2: The Importance of Climate Justice
• Lesson 3: Addressing Climate Injustice

Module 4 – Getting to Zero: Mitigating Climate Change to Safeguard the Future

Developed by David Mzura-Chima and Victoria Kalaya, Malawi College of Distance Education; and Dr. Joshua Valeta, Director of Open, Distance and e-Learning, Malawi

• Lesson 1: Ways of Mitigating Climate Change
• Lesson 2: Your Carbon Footprint
• Lesson 3: Sustainable Green and Blue Jobs for You

Module 5 – Intersectionality: What Can We Learn from Others?

Developed by Professor Dr. Mahabuba Nasreen, Bangladesh Open University

• Lesson 1: What is Intersectionality?
• Lesson 2: Different Lived Experiences of Climate Change and Responses to It
• Lesson 3: What Can We Learn from Others?

Module 6 – Adaptation and Resilience

Developed by Dr. Sanghmitra Suryapani, National Institute of Open Schooling, India

• Lesson 1: What is Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience?
• Lesson 2: Climate Change Refugees and Migration / Displacement
• Lesson 3: Building Resilience Through Ecosystem Services (Nature’s Gifts)

Module 7 – Action for Climate Empowerment

Dr. Janet Subagan-Mondez, Flexible, Open and Distance Education – Department of Education, Papua New Guinea

• Lesson 1: ACE is the Base! United Nations Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)
• Lesson 2: Becoming a Climate Change Communicator and Ambassador
• Lesson 3: You are a Climate Champion

The course content and design have been supported by:

• Julie Johnston, GreenHeart Education, Canada,
• Som Naidu, Principal Associate (Technology, Education and Design Associates), Australia, and
• Tony Mays, Education Specialist: Open Schooling, COL, Canada

Check your knowledge

Complete the following statements about this course:

• The course is targeted at young people.
• The course has seven modules.
• Each module comprises three lessons.

True false question

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

• Climate change is an existential threat.
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • Incorrect.
• There is no role for young people in addressing the climate change challenge.
  • True
    • Incorrect.
  • False
    • Correct.

Multiple choice question

Select the correct option

• Addressing the Climate Change challenge is:
  • Unimportant
    • Incorrect.
  • Slightly important
    • Incorrect.
  • Important
    • Incorrect.
  • Essential
    • Correct.
• If you want to become a policymaker with your government, or work on mitigation projects with your hands, you should definitely work through:
  • Module 1
    • Incorrect.
  • Module 2
    • Incorrect.
  • Module 4
    • Correct.
  • Module 6
    • Incorrect.