Green Skills & Social Accountability

Green Skills & Social Accountability

(6 reviews)
  • Course Enrollment 480
  • Total Videos 26
  • Category Green Skills for Greener Future
  • Latest Update January 14, 2025

Course Details

This course aims to equip young people from the Global South with a comprehensive education on climate change and social accountability. The curriculum is designed to empower youth by providing a thorough understanding of climate science, the impact of climate change on their communities, and effective strategies for leadership and communication in the climate movement. Additionally, the course covers essential aspects of climate finance, focusing on resources available through UNFCCC funds, to ensure a well-rounded education.

What You'll Learn

Gain a thorough understanding of the science behind climate change.

Learn how climate change specifically affects youth and communities in the Global South.

Develop effective leadership skills to address climate challenges in your community.

Master strategies to effectively mobilize and inspire others to join the climate movement.

Understand the role of youth in promoting transparency and accountability in climate actions.

Explore available resources and funding mechanisms under the UNFCCC to support climate initiatives.

The Course Is for

Young Leaders

Community Activists

Students and Educators

Anyone Interested in Climate Advocacy

Benefits

Gain a deep understanding of climate science and its implications.

Learn practical strategies to lead and influence climate initiatives.

Improve your ability to communicate climate issues and mobilize support.

Equip yourself with the skills to hold authorities accountable for their actions.

Discover funding opportunities and resources to support your climate projects.

Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course, enhancing your credentials in the climate and social accountability fields.

Requirements

Primarily aimed at youth from the Global South.

The course will be conducted in English, so a basic understanding is necessary.

Willingness to engage with course materials and participate in discussions and activities.

Reliable internet access to participate in online sessions and access course materials.

Course Modules

What This Module Includes

5 Video(s)

  • 1.1 A Changing World: Impact of Climate Change

    Free Video

  • 1.2 Global Action: Understanding Climate Change

  • 1.3 Unraveling the Key Concepts of Climate Science

  • 1.4 Why Our Climate Is Changing: Human Footprint

  • 1.5 Climate Change Consequences

What This Module Includes

5 Video(s)

  • 2.1 Climate Change and Youth in the Global South

  • 2.2 Voice of Youth: Cameroon

  • 2.3 Voice of Youth: Bangladesh

  • 2.4 Voice of Youth: Nepal

  • 2.5 Voice of Youth: Namibia

What This Module Includes

3 Video(s)

  • 3.1 Defining Leadership for the Youth of the 21st Century

  • 3.2 What Challenges Require Leadership?

  • 3.3 Effective Intervention to Practice Leadership

What This Module Includes

3 Video(s)

  • 4.1 Mobilizing for Climate Action through Persuasion

  • 4.2 The Art of Storytelling for Inspiring Action on Climate Change

  • 4.3 Mastering Effective Communication Skills

What This Module Includes

4 Video(s)

2 Document(s)

  • 5.1 What Is Social Accountability and Why Does It Matter?

  • 5.2 The Tools: Building Blocks of Social Accountability

  • 5.2 Resource

  • 5.3 Green Accountability for Climate Action

  • 5.4 Harnessing Technology for Social Accountability

  • 5.4 Resource

What This Module Includes

5 Video(s)

1 Document(s)

  • 6.1 Understanding Climate Finance

  • 6.2 Equity in Action: The Principle of CBDR-RC

  • 6.3 The Mechanisms Powering Climate Finance

  • 6.4 Understanding Loss and Damage in a Changing Climate

  • 6.5 Mobilizing Resources: Strategies for Funding Climate Action

  • Climate Finance: Additional Resource

What This Module Includes

1 Video(s)

1 Document(s)

  • Course Summary

  • Assignment

  • Certificate: Green Skills & Social Accountability

Instructor Introduction

Ejaj Ahmad

Founder & CEO | Global Youth Leadership Center

Ejaj Ahmad is a globally recognized social entrepreneur and leadership educator with extensive experience in climate-vulnerable regions. He founded the Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) in 2009 and has trained over 7,500 youth to take on leadership roles across various sectors. In 2022, he established the Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC) to empower youth to tackle the climate crisis. Ejaj's dedication to youth leadership education has earned him numerous awards, including the Ashoka Fellowship and Eisenhower Fellowship. He holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of St. Andrews.

Shihabus Siddiqin

Leadership Faculty | Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center

Shihabus Siddiqin is serving as a faculty and assistant manager in the Leadership Development & Teaching team at Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC). With a robust education, skill development, and community engagement background, Shihabus has empowered youth and advanced social welfare over the past five years. At BYLC, he has taught in 19 comprehensive training programs, impacting over 1,300 participants with essential leadership and soft skills. Before joining BYLC, Shihabus made significant contributions at Teach For Bangladesh, dedicating two years to teaching at a government primary school and serving as an EdTech professional in CholPori. He has published over 12 interactive bilingual books for children from CholPori digital books. Shihabus holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and School Improvement from the BRAC Institute of Educational Development and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the University of Barishal.

Sumaiya Binte Selim

Coordinator | International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)

Sumaiya Binte Selim is a climate change practitioner from Bangladesh, working for advocacy through research and working for more than five years with this focus. She is currently responsible for coordinating the Youth and Gender Program, leading some of the NELD research focus projects at the International Centre for Climate Change and Development, and advising different leading national and international organizations on different issues. She is passionate about working for policy implementation for inclusion for women, youth, children, and people with disabilities. She has experience working in Loss and Damage, displacement, liveability, climate policy, climate adaptation resilience, and governance-based assignments. She also has expertise in liveability and migration and managing projects related to the stated topics.  She graduated with a Master's in Environmental Science from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.

Apurba Sudipti Barua

Environment Enthusiast | Aspiring Marketer

Apurba Sudipti Barua is a passionate environmental advocate and dedicated marketing professional. With a deep understanding of consumer behavior, she combines analytical skills with creative flair to craft compelling content and digital stories. Commitment to sustainability drives Apurba, as she creates innovative campaigns that not only engage consumers but also inspire positive environmental change. Her work reflects a blend of professionalism and genuine care for the planet, aiming to make a meaningful impact by promoting eco-conscious practices. She graduated with a major in Marketing from North South University, Bangladesh.


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love this course, I have come to know a lot of information and become aware of climate change. I will try my best to make this world safer and more sound

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Mwaba Muhammad Thulan

I am very grateful to GYLCX for offering us this amazing course. For those who are going to take this course in the upcoming days I wish them best of luck.....Go ahead!

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Khandaker Tanvir Anjum

Very informative and fruitful course.

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Md Ashikur Rahman

love this course, I have come to know a lot of information and become aware of climate change. I will try my best to make this world safer and more sound.

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MD. Hamid Borkot Tulla

The course was wonderfully designed, and the clip of 2.5 Voice of Youth: Namibia is not showing. I think a technical issue needs to be resolved so everyone can easily access it.

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Muhammad Asif Khan

It was a very insightful and informative course, and the delivery was fanstatic.

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Green Skills & Social Accountability

Green Skills & Social Accountability

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This Course Includes

2 hours on-demand video

26 video lessons

100% scholarship for the first 500 participants

Beginner to Intermediate level

Certificate of completion

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