As climate impacts intensify, communities need leaders who can turn evidence into coordinated, on-the-ground resilience. This specialization is intended for learners and professionals—across government, nonprofits, education, healthcare, and business—who want practical skills to lead community-based climate action and advance equity-centered outcomes. Through three courses, you will examine the evidence and physical science of climate change, the drivers and trends of greenhouse gas emissions, and how the climate may change in the future. You will then apply leadership principles, ethics, design thinking, and inclusive team-building to engage stakeholders, align priorities, and mobilize collective action. By the end, you’ll be better equipped to select and adapt climate solutions to local social and environmental conditions and support resilient, sustainable communities.
What you'll learn
understand the physical science of climate change
analyze trends in greenhouse gas emissions
apply leadership and ethical principles in climate action
engage and mobilize stakeholders for collective action
Course objectives
equip learners with practical skills for community-based climate leadership
advance equity-centered outcomes in climate action initiatives
foster resilient and sustainable community practices