Understanding carbon emissions and their environmental impact is crucial for individuals from all disciplines today. Our "Carbon Literacy for All" course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and equip you with practical strategies that can be immediately applied in your daily life and work, ensuring the course's relevance to your professional or policy-making role.

Our course is not just about understanding sustainable living practices. It's about empowering you with the knowledge and skills to reduce your carbon footprint, make informed environmental decisions, and contribute to a more sustainable future. We believe in your potential to make a difference, and this course equips you with practical strategies that can be immediately applied in your daily life and work.

1. Gain a fundamental understanding of carbon emissions and their impact on climate change.
2. Learn practical strategies for reducing personal, organisational and household carbon footprints.
3. Learn how to advocate for sustainability in your community and workplace.

The "Carbon Literacy for All" course, specifically tailored to the African context, is not just a series of lectures. It's a dynamic and interactive learning experience. You'll participate in engaging workshops, analyse real-life case studies, and engage in stimulating group discussions, making your learning journey both informative and enjoyable. This interactive approach ensures that you're not just a passive learner, but an active participant in your own learning process.

Delegates can actively participate, share their insights, and learn from expert instructors and fellow participants from diverse backgrounds, fostering a vibrant learning environment. We are committed to fostering a diverse learning environment by encouraging participation from individuals of all ages, professions, ethnicities, races, genders, and educational backgrounds, ensuring everyone's unique perspective is valued and contributes to the learning experience.

Our course is designed for individuals from all walks of life, regardless of your discipline. It's open to students, professionals, educators, policymakers, and community members. Whether new to environmental sustainability or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this course offers valuable insights and practical guidance for individuals at any stage of their sustainability journey. We value your unique perspective and welcome you to join us in this critical endeavour.

For students, it provides a solid foundation in environmental sustainability. For professionals, it offers strategies to integrate sustainability into their work. For educators, it equips them with the tools to teach sustainability effectively. For policymakers, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the issues and solutions. And for community members, it empowers them to make a difference in their local environment.

1. • Understanding carbon emissions and their impact on the environment.
   • Exploring the concept of carbon footprint and its relevance to sustainable living.

1. • Overview of climate change science, including greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, and climate variability.
   • Understanding the link between human activities and climate change.

1. • Explore Africa's unique climate challenges, including droughts, desertification, and extreme weather events.
   • Understand the impact of climate change on African communities, ecosystems, and economies.
   • Introduce key climate treaties and agreements relevant to Africa, such as the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol, and their implications for climate action on the continent.

1. • Gain a comprehensive understanding of carbon footprint calculation methodologies and their relevance to personal, organisational, and community-level carbon emissions.

1. • Calculating personal carbon footprint through interactive exercises and tools.
   • Identifying sources of carbon emissions in daily activities and lifestyle choices

1. • Analyze the carbon footprint associated with consumption patterns and lifestyle choices, including food, products, and services, and explore ways to minimise consumption-related emissions.

1. • Adapt carbon footprint calculation methodologies to reflect African individuals and communities' specific contexts and lifestyles.
   • Identify sources of carbon emissions in African societies, such as cooking methods, transportation, and energy consumption patterns.
   • Highlight the role of international climate treaties in shaping carbon accounting standards and emission reduction targets for African countries.
   • Analyze organisational carbon footprint methodologies, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and explore strategies for reducing carbon emissions across operational activities.
   Understanding Carbon Offsetting:
   • Explore the concept of carbon offsetting and its role in mitigating carbon emissions, including the principles, methodologies, and controversies surrounding carbon offset projects.

1. • Empower African communities to adapt to climate change impacts through community-based adaptation strategies and resilience-building initiatives.
   • Promote participatory approaches to climate adaptation, indigenous knowledge integration, and community-led climate action.
   • Explore strategies for building resilience to climate change impacts, including adaptation measures, community-based resilience initiatives, and ecosystem-based approaches to climate resilience.

1. • Introduce the circular economy concept and its principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling resources to minimise waste and environmental impact.
   • Explore circular economy practices relevant to African contexts, such as waste-to-energy initiatives, circular product design, and resource recovery and reuse strategies.
   • Discuss organisational opportunities for adopting circular economy principles, including product lifecycle management, closed-loop systems, and resource-efficient business models to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable consumption and production patterns.

1. • Strategies for engaging with communities and advocating for sustainability initiatives.
   • Exploring opportunities for collective action and collaboration to address climate change at the local level.

1. • Address African climate justice and equity issues, including disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities, gender inequalities, and social injustices.
   • Advocate for climate policies and initiatives that prioritise the needs and rights of marginalised groups and promote inclusive climate action.
   • Discuss how international climate treaties promote climate justice principles and support equitable climate action in Africa.

1. • Explore opportunities for green growth and sustainable development in Africa, including renewable energy investments, sustainable agriculture practices, and eco-tourism initiatives.
   • Highlight successful examples of green economy projects and sustainable development initiatives across the continent.
   • Discuss the role of international climate treaties in mobilising climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building support for green economy transitions and sustainable development in Africa.

1. • Overview of climate change policies and international agreements.
   • Understanding the role of governments, businesses, and civil society in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.
   • Examine the role of international climate treaties, including the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol, in fostering global cooperation, enhancing climate ambition, and advancing climate resilience and sustainability in Africa through multilateral negotiations and collaboration initiatives.

1. • Developing personalised action plans for reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainability in daily life.
   • Setting goals, tracking progress, and evaluating the impact of sustainability initiatives.

1. • Examining real-world examples of successful sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction efforts.
   • Learning from best practices and innovative approaches to sustainable living.

1. • Reflecting on key learnings from the course and identifying opportunities for further action.
   • Setting goals for continued personal and collective Carbon Literacy and sustainability efforts.

Course Format: The "Carbon Literacy for All" course comprises interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, hands-on activities, and practical exercises. Participants will have access to online resources, tools, and support materials to enhance their learning experience. Expert instructors with sustainability and climate change backgrounds will facilitate engaging sessions and provide personalised guidance throughout the course.

The course also integrates practical application exercises into the curriculum. Participants can apply carbon footprint reduction strategies and techniques in real-world contexts, gain hands-on experience, and make meaningful contributions to climate action and sustainability efforts in their lives, workplaces and communities.

Assessment: Participants will submit pledges to make behavioural changes to promote sustainable lifestyle choices, reduce individual and organisational carbon footprints, and empower their friends and families to take action in their daily lives, ensuring changes in behaviour and carbon footprint reduction achievements over time.

Join Us: Enroll in our "Carbon Literacy for All" course and take the first step towards a greener, more sustainable lifestyle. Together, let's positively impact the planet and future generations.

• Gain essential knowledge and skills to reduce your carbon footprint and live sustainably.
• Engage with expert instructors and fellow participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Access practical resources and tools to support your sustainability efforts.
• Join a global community of changemakers committed to creating a more sustainable future.