Nonprofits play a crucial role in supporting communities by providing services like housing, food security, senior care, and more. However, they are chronically underfunded and face growing challenges from the climate crisis, threatening their ability to plan, deliver, and adapt services.
This course helps nonprofit leaders find ways to include climate action in their strategies and daily operations, even if their organization’s main focus isn’t on the environment or climate change.
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This beginner-friendly course is designed for anyone in the nonprofit sector seeking to connect climate action with their mission and daily operations. It offers practical tools, holistic problem-solving approaches, and a supportive space to discuss opportunities and challenges.
While eNGOs (i.e., NGOs focused on environmental issues) are welcome, the program focuses on helping organizations with little or no experience in integrating climate action into their work.
This free 30-min info session on March 17, 2025, is open to anyone interested in learning more about Climate Action for Nonprofit Leaders, including its key topics, structure, and how it can support nonprofits in adapting to climate challenges.
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MODULE 1
Introduction to Climate Action
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MODULE 2
Transition Leadership and a Just Transition
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MODULE 3
Systems Change and Organizational Dynamics
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MODULE 4
Climate Action Analysis
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MODULE 5
Taking Action as a Transition Leader
This program is 10 learning hours of combined weekly discussions and prep work.
Weekly Discussions
1.5 hours per week
Five live Zoom sessions with opportunities for peer discussion and engagement.
Prep Work
30 mins per week
Participants are encouraged to dedicate 30 minutes weekly to reflection and prep work between sessions.
This program is for individuals in the nonprofit sector who are interested in helping their organizations be better prepared to continue their essential work within the climate crisis. The program will include aspects of climate mitigation (i.e., How can we reduce our negative impacts?) as well as climate adaptation (i.e., How can we build resiliency to face the changing climate?). It is well-suited for nonprofit staff of any role type or Board Members who wish to begin their climate action journey.
This program is intentionally designed for a wide variety of NGOs. Although eNGOs are welcome, the program is intended to provide practical learning opportunities for those with little or no experience integrating climate action into their missions or day-to-day operations.
In addition to the four 90-minute sessions, participants are also encouraged to complete approximately 30 mins of prep work prior to each session to familiarize themselves with the concepts covered.
You are not required to attend all sessions, although they will offer a great opportunity to ask questions and discuss with the instructors and peers. Sessions will be recorded and shared afterwards in case you’re unable to join.
No, everything we will suggest for you to read or watch as part of the course will be freely accessible online.
If you and/or your organization do not have the financial means to support your participation, please reach out to us to inquire about a full or partial scholarship. We have a limited amount of additional financial support that we can provide. Please email Bo at bo@sustainableinnovation.academy to discuss your circumstances and needs.
Have questions about Climate Action for Nonprofit Leaders? Contact Bo Aganaba at bo@sustainableinnovation.academy.
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