On this page:

1. Up-coming Climate Change Condensed courses
2. Basic information on what the course covers
3. What past participants have said about the course
4. Run a training in your area
5. Contact COIN

1. Up-coming course dates

None listed at present, but more coming SOON!

Private course dates:

None listed at present.

2. Basic information on what the course covers

COIN has created a fantastic new 3-hour 'all you need to know' course which uses the carefully-concocted recipe of expert knowledge (we bring the experts to you on film), group discussion and pair work.

We ask you to come with your ideas and concerns and we will give your confidence a power-boost and give you the energy to go back out and get active.

The course covers the basic science of climate change; extreme weather & home impacts; what the opinion polls tell us about public feeling on climate change; what the politicians & leading experts are saying; feelings which climate change brings up for us all; why is it important to take urgent action?; how much time we have in which to act; emissions reductions and different possible scenarios; can it be done?; where do we start?; look at your own life and consider what action you can take right now which will have an effect; how do we create change? - strategies for different groups/situations; group pledges...

It is divided into the following sections:

• The causes of climate change
• The impacts
• The consensus
• Accepting and feelings
• Why take action?
• The Carbon Budget
• Doing it
• Personal Carbon emissions
• Positive visions
• Five strategies for moving forward

3. What past participants have said about the course

Feedback is hugely important to us in the development of our training, and we've been getting some really great feedback on this course. Here are some taster quotes:

‘Great fun - definitely not the usual lecture!’ Helena Nielsen, retired

‘A tour-de-force (on) the issue of the age.’ Matt Carmichael, teacher, writer, entrepreneur

‘Meaningful and serious, yet completely accessible course, that didn’t scare but made me feel empowered.’ Nathan Kauzmarski, Transport Planner

‘Eye-opening and informative session which has empowered me to use my skills to spread the message about climate change.’ Anon

‘Fully informative and fully enjoyable, fills you with motivation to tackle climate change.’ Anon

‘Should be compulsory.’ Ray Theisen, Biodiversity Officer

‘Pithy - inspired and focused.’ Susan Dye, Administrator

‘If people are properly informed, they might just change their ideas and their actions. This course ignites you enough to do just that.’ Luke Purse, Renewable energy/sustainability consultant

‘A worthwhile, interesting & informative course – a must to gain a better appreciation of the realities rather than hype via media.’ Keith Rog, Business Advocate

4. COIN is now taking country-wide bookings for the course

COIN has been working with a range of partners to offer Climate Change Condensed around the country. Partners to date include Manchester Is My Planet; Sheffield Climate Action; Vision 21 & Cheltenham FOE; The Environment Council. Join this list and work in partnership with COIN to host a training in your area - you can do this as an organisation, but we are also happy to work with individuals - so if you're interested, please do contact us! Email mim@coinet.org.uk or give her a call on 01865 727911 to find out how a partnership works - we can email you a copy of our Partnership Protocol which clarifies roles for an effective relationship.

5. Contact COIN

If you have any queries regarding Speaker Training, please contact Mim Saxl at COIN on T. 01865 727911, mim@coinet.org.uk