Agenda for the Virtual Training
October 17–23
THIS AGENDA IS NOT YET FINAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Training Checklist
- Watch all three broadcasts either live or on-demand (~90 minutes each)
- Watch three on-demand Skill-Building videos (~20 minutes each)
- Attend one live Skill-Building workshop (~60 minutes each)
- Watch one on-demand Climate Reality Engagement Video (~10-40 minutes each)
Training Programming
The complete training schedule is still in development, but confirmed sessions so far include:
Live Broadcasts
BROADCAST 1 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Former Vice President Gore kicks of this first Broadcast with welcome remarks and then dives into his legendary presentation, offering viewers the latest on climate science, impacts, and solutions across the United States.
BROADCAST 2 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Broadcast two starts with an introduction to The Climate Reality Project and our work from CEO Phyllis Cuttino. Then policy, research, and community leaders delve into climate obstructionism and the power of collective action to combat disinformation and champion climate solutions.
BROADCAST 3 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
The third and final broadcast answers the ‘Now What?” question. Learn how to stay engaged with Climate Reality after the training, mobilize your communities using Mr. Gore’s shortened slide deck, and clarify your questions during the scientist Q&A session. The broadcast will conclude with Mr. Gore’s closing remarks and presentation of the Alfredo Sirkis Green Ring Award.
On Demand Skill-Building Sessions
Learn how to turn your climate knowledge into action with these skill-building learning videos on civic engagement, overcoming obstructionism, and protecting climate policy solutions. Watching 3 skill-building sessions from any category is required to complete the training. Videos are approximately 20 minutes long.
- Influence Decision-Makers: Strategies to Put Your Advocacy to Action
- Build Strong Coalitions for Climate Action
- Get Voters to the Polls!
- Strategies for Creative Campaigning Against Greenwashers
- Light Up Your Community with Clean Energy
- Electrify Your Life: Tools to Build a Clean Energy Home
- Access Community Climate Funding in Landmark Legislation
- Own Your Climate Story
Live Skill-Building Workshops
Now let’s workshop it! Put the skills learned to practice in these interactive workshops that correspond to each of the skill-building learning videos. Attending 1 workshop is required to complete the training. Workshops last from 45-60 minutes.
Engaging With Climate Reality
Want more details on what it means to be a trained Climate Reality Leader and how to stay involved with Climate Reality’s programming? Explore our campaigns, working groups, and local programs in these on-demand videos. Watching 1 video is required to complete the training. Videos are up to 40 minutes long.
- Join Your Local Community Chapter
- Start a Green Schools Campaign
- Apply for Our Campaign Leadership Academy
- Regenerative Agriculture as a Climate Solution
- Climate Action for Businesses
- Bring Clean Homes and Buildings to Your Community
- Push World Leaders to Act on Climate
- A Conversation with Trained Climate Reality Leaders
YOUTH AND REGIONAL BREAKOUTS
This optional hour-long networking session will provide an opportunity to learn more about what’s happening at the local level in regions across the country, as well as be an informal space to engage with other future Climate Reality Leaders attending the training from the same geographic area or constituency.
- Students and Youth on Sunday, October 20
- Northeastern US Region on Monday, October 21
- Western US Region on Monday, October 21
- Southern US Region on Tuesday, October 22
- Central US Region on Tuesday, October 22