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
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
Former Vice President Al Gore kicks of this first broadcast with his legendary presentation, offering viewers the latest on climate science, impacts, and solutions across the United States.
BROADCAST 2 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
Broadcast two starts with an introduction to The Climate Reality Project from President and CEO Phyllis Cuttino. Then, hear from celebrated community leaders, including Reverend William Barber II, youth climate influencer Sage Lenier, and more on the power of collective action to champion climate solutions. The broadcast concludes with a deep dive into climate obstructionist tactics with elected officials like Jamie Raskin, followed by a conversation focused on how fossil fuel interests play out at the local level with podcast producer Amy Westervelt, policy expert Matt Traldi, and author Katie Worth.
BROADCAST 3 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
The third and final broadcast answers the ‘Now What?” question. Learn how to stay engaged with Climate Reality after the training, mobilize your communities, and clarify your questions during the scientist Q&A session with renowned scientists Drs. Katharine Hayhoe and Marshall Shepherd. The broadcast concludes with Vice President Gore’s closing remarks and presentation of the Alfredo Sirkis Green Ring Award to an exceptional climate leader.
ON DEMAND SKILL-BUILDING VIDEOS & WORKSHOPS
Learn how to turn your climate knowledge into action with these skill-building learning videos and workshops on civic engagement, overcoming obstructionism, and protecting climate policy solutions. These are intended to be two-part sessions. In Part I, you will watch the skill overview video. In part II, you will get the opportunity to put the skills learned to practice in the interactive workshop.
Watching three skill-building videos and attending one skill-building workshop is required to complete the training. Videos are approximately 20 minutes long. Workshops are between 45-60 minutes long.
- Get Voters to the Polls!
Workshop: Monday, October 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET & 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET - Why Electrify: A Course that Sparks from Rewiring America
Workshop: Monday, October 21 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET - Make It Local, Make It Real: Free Climate Communication Tools from Climate Centra
Workshop: Monday, October 21, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET - Light Up Your Community with Clean Energy
Workshop: Tuesday, October 22 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET - Strategies for Creative Campaigning Against Greenwashers
Workshop: Tuesday, October 22 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET - Multigenerational Climate Stories: Inspiring Change Through Community Conversations and Collective Action
Workshop: Tuesday, October 22 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET - Accessing Community Climate Funding and Technical Assistance
Workshop: Wednesday, October 23, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET - Climate Action and Coalition Building through the Latino Climate Justice Framework
Workshop: Wednesday, October 23 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET - Educate Decision Makers: Evidenced-based Strategies to Turn Your Advocacy to Action
Workshop: Wednesday, October 23 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
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 one video is required to complete the training. Videos are up to 40 minutes long.
- A Conversation with Trained Climate Leaders
- 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
- Why International Climate Finance?
OPTIONAL YOUTH AND REGIONAL BREAKOUTS
These optional hour-long sessions will serve as a space for networking with other future Climate Reality Leaders attending the training from the same geographic area or constituency.
- Students and Youth on Sunday, October 20 at 8 PM ET
- Northeastern US Region on Monday, October 21 at 7 PM ET
- Western US Region on Monday, October 21 at 10 PM ET
- Southern US Region on Tuesday, October 22 at 7 PM ET
- Central US Region on Tuesday, October 22 at 8 PM ET
MENTOR GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Friday, October 18
During this first mentor-led group session, attendees will have the opportunity to get to know each other, discuss what they have learned from Vice President Gore’s presentation, and ask questions about the training.
*Advanced sign up required
Wednesday, October 23
During this final mentor-led group session, attendees will discuss what they gained from the training and their plans for engaging with climate advocacy and Climate Reality in the future.
*Advanced sign up required