Carbon Literacy & Climate Fresk training
in Furness, South Cumbria and Lancaster

Empowering young people, teachers, and the wider community to take climate action.

In response to high demand from schools and youth organisations, we’re delivering a programme of free and heavily subsidised Carbon Literacy and Climate Fresk training across Furness, South Cumbria and Lancaster until March 2027, thanks to funding from Walney Extension Community Fund.

The programme is designed to build knowledge, confidence and momentum, platform young people’s voices, and inspire meaningful climate action in schools, youth groups, colleges, sports clubs, and the wider community.

The areas included are:

If you’re unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch.

What activities can I expect?

  • Taster climate engagement sessions.
  • Climate workshops for youth practitioners, teachers and school staff.
  • Carbon Literacy training for staff and pupils.
  • Interactive Climate Fresk sessions for pupils, school staff and youth practitioners.
  • Public climate workshops for the wider community.
  • Train-the-trainer workshops for green reps, environmental leads, youth practitioners, and eco-group members.
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What outcomes can I expect?

Participants will leave the programme with:

  • Increased climate knowledge and confidence to take action.
  • Improved conversations between young people and adults on climate issues.
  • Practical skills in leadership, public speaking, and participation.
  • Improved mental wellbeing and sense of empowerment
  • Increased knowledge of opportunities to improve the environment in schools and the community.
  • Increased climate knowledge and confidence to take action.

Training that's affordable and accessible

Children & young people

FREE

School staff & youth practitioners

80% DISCOUNT

People in Furness, South Cumbria & Lancaster

PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD

Get involved in our upcoming courses!

Copeland Climate Fresk: Let’s Talk Climate

Date & location TBC

Map the causes and effects of climate change and spark conversations about local climate action.

Climate and Carbon Literacy training

Tuesday 23rd June, 1.15pm-5.15pm | Online (Zoom)

Delve into the causes of climate change and what we can do about it. Boost understanding with our in-depth, accredited online course.

If you’d like your school, youth group, or community setting to get involved, email our training team.

This offer is time limited due to funding. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, so book a training session for your school or youth group today!

Understand the climate crisis and feel confident discussing it

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Take meaningful action in their schools, communities, and beyond

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Reduce climate anxiety and increase mental wellbeing

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Improve skills in participation, discussion, and public speaking

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