Do you want to be more comfortable
talking about climate change?
Climate change is upon us, and many people feel “stuck” in terms of what they can do. We all struggle with having tough conversations, but without them, we can’t make any progress on the urgent issues planet Earth is facing. Climate Conversations is here to help open up meaningful conversation about our feelings and what we can do to surface and face the very real issues of climate change.
Climate Conversations can help
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Climate Conservations is a 6-session online program that improves your ability to effectively and authentically engage others when discussing climate change.
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Though there are many resources that teach you how to frame your climate messages, there are few programs that provide opportunities to build skills and practice them in a supportive, low-stakes environment.
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Climate Conversations is for anyone who is concerned about the impacts of climate change and wants to be more comfortable having one-on-one conversations about climate change.
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Previous participants included professionals and volunteers who have climate conversations with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives: peers, educators, youth, neighbors, municipal leaders, land trust members, people concerned about health, and marine contractors.
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Our goal is to help you build new skills in a supportive space, so you are more prepared to have difficult climate conversations in the real world.
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Climate Conversations met or exceeded the expectations of 92% of participants, and 100% would recommend the course to others!
Program Overview
Session One
LISTEN: Build trust by making others feel heard.
Session Two
CONNECT: Start a dialogue by probing for shared values and interests.
Session Three
EMPATHIZE: Understand others by practicing perspective-taking.
Session Four
INFLUENCE: Inspire actions regardless of your level of expertise.
Session Five
ENGAGE: Convey ideas with confident presence. Several participants will practice climate conversations.
Session Six
PRACTICE: Apply the behaviors experienced in Sessions 1 - 5 to real-life scenarios.
Climate Conversations is designed to be different — experiential, practical, and deeply human.
Participants consistently tell us that it’s one of the most engaging and useful training they’ve ever taken. Here's what they’ve shared about what stood out:
“It was scaffolded so well in terms of skill-building and practice. The exercises were very useful and the whole progression made sense.”
“You will learn skills that you can continue to practice after the class, you will not be bored by lectures, you will get to practice in the moment and you will meet people who are like-minded, energetic, and engaged.”
“It will really help you to slow down and pay attention to how you listen, talk, and engage. Ultimately, it will help you to be a better communicator on the things you care about.”
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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The sessions are fully interactive and experiential with no lectures and few slides. Each 90-minute session flies by, as you jump in and out of breakout rooms and practice new skills with new friends and colleagues.
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After each session, you will receive a summary of the exercises, references shared in the sessions, short articles, and videos for additional learning, as well as ideas for practicing your new climate conversation skills between sessions.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Please note this course focuses on one-on-one conversations about climate change and is not for those seeking basic information about climate change.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.