Essentials of Climate Change Knowledge and Communications

The aim of the course is to help media representatives, bloggers understand how to communicate and write about climate change, namely:

  • What topics are related to climate change
  • What terms need to be known and used correctly
  • Where to find the scientific basis for future stories
  • How climate change is occurring globally and in the CA region
  • What measures can help with mitigation and adaptation 
  • Recommendations for structuring future materials
  • What climate policy is and why it is worth writing about it

Outcome:

By completing this course you will understand the concept of climate change, its causes and consequences, structure the variety of contemporary topics related to the global phenomenon, and most importantly learn how we can mitigate or adapt to its negative impacts. During the course you will learn how climate change affects the world globally and locally, what climate policy is and why it is becoming crucial for all countries, and go over the key terms. Useful resources, recommendations and examples of quality climate materials will give you insights as well as examples on communicating to a wide audience. The course will allow you to discover existing topics from a new perspective and will give you the knowledge as well as tools to effectively promote not just essential informational materials, but entire media projects.

Format:

The training course includes 3 modules and is designed for 1.5-2 weeks study. The weekly load of students, depending on the complexity of the section and the amount of independent work, is 2-3 hours. If desired, you can expand your knowledge using the list of literature and the provided links. The modules consist of video lectures with a duration of up to 13 minutes, text lecture notes with graphs and statistics, as well as assignments for independent work and a final test.

 
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What will you learn?

What is climate change?
How is climate change occurring in the world and in the CA region?
In which ways can climate change be affected?
What measures can be taken to reduce the impact of climate change?
What is climate policy?
Key terms, useful resources, recommendations and examples of excellent materials on climate change

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Frequently asked questions

How to register for the course?
First you need to register on the site itself, then select the course that suits you from the “Courses” section and register for the course itself.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
The certificate is received by those who have passed all the lessons within the course and passed the final test successfully (at least 80%).
What if I don’t pass the test?
After each module in the course there is an intermediate test and a general test at the end of the course. You are given 10 attempts to pass the test. If it fails from the first attempts, you can review the lesson and take the test again. After exhausting 10 attempts, the system will be blocked. You will need to register for the course again to complete it.
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What should I do if my name on the certificate is different from the name in the passport?
When registering, initially enter your data correctly. If you have indicated other details, write to us. We will correct and send the certificate with the correct data.
Can I take several courses?
Yes. You can take several courses at once or in sequence.
How often are courses updated?
Courses that already exist are not updated. We add new courses after they are crated.
How to participate in your other events?
We conduct various training events for journalists and journalism students from Central Asian countries. You can track new events on our website or on pages on social networks and take part. Often you need to register or pass a competitive selection.
Can only residents of Central Asia take courses?
Online courses are available to absolutely everyone regardless of place of residence. Offline events take place in one of the CA countries.
I am not from the media sector, but I want to enroll in the course. Is it possible?
Yes, everyone can take online courses.
How long is the course?
The duration of each course is determined individually, depending on the content and complexity of the course. The average duration is from 6 to 8 weeks. During this period, you must complete all the lessons and pass the tests. If you didn’t finish on time, the system will be blocked. But you can overwrite and go through again.