How to Solve Climate Change

Today you will learn from expert guest Nivi Achanta about climate education and movements, why it may or may not help solve climate change, how it works and what needs to still be done for it to be an effective solution to climate change.

Summary

Guest: Nivi Achanta

Nivi Achanta is the founder and CEO of Soapbox Project. They're creating a fun space on the internet where busy people who care about climate change can learn, take action, and connect deeply with others. They focus on bite-sized change delivered through our newsletters, cohort-based courses, live events, and local action gatherings.

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Explain succinctly what climate education is from first principles.

Why does climate education help to solve climate change?

Steel man the other side. Why would climate education NOT work to solve climate change?

Who benefits most by climate education as a solution?

Who is harmed most by climate education as a solution?

How does climate education work as a solution to climate change?

For climate education as a solution to work, what innovation or policy needs to be created?

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Additional Resources

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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Top Skills To Learn

Our guest recommends learning the following skills:

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Activity

Activity: Climate Storytelling Challenge

Description: Create a short narrative or story that explains a specific climate concept to a non-expert audience. Focus on clear language and relatable examples.

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Skill Lesson Mastered

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