Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is the Climate Justice: Building Just and Equitable Communities course, which is part of the Climate Action Certificate and the Climate Action Essentials Microcertificate.

Course Description

Equitable and effective climate action must, by definition, centre the people and communities that are most vulnerable to climate impacts. This course will help navigate and address the tensions between multiple priorities and financial constraints alongside climate planning, ensuring equity and justice are not overlooked. Participants will sharpen their understandings of climate justice and learn how to design more equitable and resilient climate solutions.

Course Details

• Location: Online
• Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by the instructor
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Tuition: $699
• Application: Can be applied to the Climate Action Certificate; automatically applied to the Climate Action Essentials Microcertificate

Upcoming Offerings

• Start Date: Wed, Mar 4, 2026
  • Schedule: Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Apr 14 (self-paced within deadlines)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Ginger Gosnell-Myers, Keltie Craig
  • Cost: $699.00
  • Seats Available: 27
• Start Date: Wed, Nov 4, 2026
  • Schedule: Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Dec 15 (self-paced within deadlines)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Ginger Gosnell-Myers, Keltie Craig
  • Cost: $699.00
  • Seats Available: 29

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the importance of climate justice, the history of environmental justice movements, and their evolution to effective climate solutions
• Analyze systemic patterns of oppression in the environmental movement to more effectively dismantle them
• Develop strategies to mitigate the impact of environmental inequities (e.g., environmental racism, classism, sexism, etc.)
• Recognize how identity and social location impact lenses on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Apply an intersectional analysis and collaborative approaches to design more equitable and resilient climate solutions

Course Structure and Evaluation

• Participants should prepare to spend about 8 hours per week on coursework
• The course includes reading, videos, online discussions, and skill-building activities
• Optional: Meet online with the class and instructor or guest speaker as scheduled by the instructor (recording available)

Learning Materials and Technical Requirements

• No textbook is required; all course materials will be provided online
• For online courses, participants will need a computer with audio and microphone connected to the internet; Canvas is the online system used for the course

Professional Development Credits

AIBC CES participants, PIBC members, and BCSLA members may self-report for continuing education learning unit consideration.