Climate insights: From understanding to action

Curious about climate change but not sure where to start? Want to understand the science, the impacts, and - most importantly - how you can make a difference in your workplace?

Climate Insights: From Understanding to Action is a practical, engaging course designed for VU staff across all roles - whether you are in teaching, research, or support. No prior expertise needed!

🔎 What you will gain:
A clear understanding of climate change and why it matters
The latest insights provided by leading VU researchers
Tools to help you contribute to a greener VU and make an impact
New connections with like-minded colleagues

💡 Why join?
Climate change affects us all, and universities have a unique role to play in driving solutions. This course gives you the knowledge and confidence to take meaningful action - right where you are.

📅 Hybrid learning: Online modules and in-person meetings
🎓 Certification: Receive a certificate of completion to recognize your commitment

👉 Sign up today and be part of the solution!

This course is offered by Sustainability Office VU in collaboration with the VU Climate Expertise Centre. Participation is free of charge and voluntary. Registration closes on 19 October, sign up now.

Structure of the course

The course consists of five modules and two additional workshops. At the end of the course, a final event takes place, during which participants present their projects and VU’s sustainability platforms are present to give feedback and invite them to join.

A module is split into three parts:

Brainstorm: Participants are provided with a short summary of the upcoming topic and together discuss the main topics and questions they would like to find answers to. The brainstorm is combined with the meetings preceding the module.
Self-study: Following the brainstorm session, participants dive deeper into the topic by reading through the online module that is offered on Canvas. Information is provided in various formats, such as knowledge clips by VU researchers, text and multimedia external content.
Discussion: During the discussion, participants talk about the topics and reflect on them. The discussion is guided by a facilitator and takes place in person at VU.

Attending the live sessions is necessary for achieving meaningful outcomes and to receive a certificate.

Week 1	Kick off with Climate Fresk	Workshop	23 Oct 2pm-5pm
Week 2	Module 1: Climate system	Discussion and brainstorm M2	30 Oct 3pm-5pm
Week 3	Module 2: Consequences of climate change	Discussion and brainstorm M3	6 Nov 3pm-5pm
Week 4	Module 3: Earth’s limits	Discussion and brainstorm M4	13 Nov 3pm-5pm
Week 5	SDG Scan	Workshop	20 Nov 2pm-5pm
Week 6	Module 4: Mitigation and Adaptation	Discussion and brainstorm M5	27 Nov 3pm-5pm
Week 7	Module 5: Behaviour and communication	Discussion and preparation presentation	4 Dec 3pm-5pm
Week 8	Final presentation	Presentation	11 Dec 2pm-5pm

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