Climate Leadership for Community Action - Virtual Course
Cohort 1 Virtual Course
Climate Leadership for Community Action Virtual Course
Empower Yourself to Lead Local Climate Solutions
Are you passionate about driving climate action in your community? DOT's Climate Leadership for Community Action course equips young people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to design and lead real community climate solutions using a proven Participatory Action Research approach.
This is a cohort-based experience. You will not just be taking a course — you will be joining a global community of youth climate leaders, learning alongside peers from 8 countries across Africa and the Middle East, and supported by DOT's Climate Ambassadors every step of the way.
No prior experience required — just your commitment to learning, leading, and contributing to climate action in your community.
Course Details
Duration
6 weeks
5 hours per week
30 hours total
Format
Online and cohort-based, with live group coaching sessions facilitated by DOT Climate Ambassadors.
Start Date
May 11, 2026
Certificate
Awarded upon completion by July 7, 2026
What You’ll Learn
Fundamentals of climate systems, local impacts, and global change.
How to design and lead local climate action using the PAR toolkit.
Understanding the social and economic dimensions of climate change.
Strategies for building community resilience.
Communicating effectively with policymakers, communities, and online audiences.
Facilitating climate workshops and community engagement.
Building your confidence and skills as a youth climate leader.
Who Should Join
This course is open to all, and we especially encourage young people aged 18–35 from DOT's target countries to apply: Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Lebanon, Jordan, Malawi, and Zambia.
Youth from climate-vulnerable communities and those with limited access to formal climate education are strongly encouraged to enroll.
What Makes This Different
Learn with Peers
Learn alongside peers from across Africa and the Middle East in a shared cohort experience.
Receive Coaching
Receive coaching and mentorship from DOT's Climate Ambassadors — former Climate Champions who have walked this path before you.
Apply Your Learning
Be supported to apply your learning directly to a real climate challenge in your community.
Grow Your Climate Idea
Have the opportunity to pitch your climate idea and be part of a future Climate Innovation Bootcamp.
How to Join
- Register for the cohort
- Receive your cohort start date and onboarding information.
- Complete the 6-week program and earn your certificate.
Spots are limited
This is a cohort experience with dedicated coaching support. Register early and get ready to begin your climate leadership journey.
📩 Email: climate@dotrust.org
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