Groups starting in October
Don’t miss out this semester – register your interest below!
What are Carbon Conversations?
The Carbon Conversations is an inspiring, practical 5-session course on low-carbon living. It was recently featured in the Guardian as one of the 20 best solutions to climate change.
The course:
- is based on the psychology of change
- is emotionally engaging
- is technically rigorous
- has an up to date, attractive handbook, games and materials
Led by trained volunteer facilitators, small groups meet in workplaces or other venues. The five meetings help members to overcome the barriers often associated with making large carbon reductions.
Members explore the basic climate change problem, their responses to it, their ideas and concerns. Together groups explore the 4 main areas of our personal footprints:
- home energy
- travel
- food
- consumption and waste
Most members make reductions of 1 tonne CO2 during the course and develop plans to halve their footprints over a longer period.
Carbon Conversations was developed by ‘Cambridge Carbon Footprint‘. The methodology has been developed by a combination of psychological, technical and professional input. The scheme has seen ever growing success over the last 3 years in England, gradually cascading across the country and – now – up to Scotland. Throughout this expansion the developers have taken great care to ensure quality and standards are maintained. Cambridge Carbon Footprint offer an official accreditation for both those taking the course and for those facilitating it.
Carbon Conversations: more information for staff & students
Carbon Conversations: more information for researchers
I want to take this course
This semester’s groups will be starting in October. These will take place in several campus areas of the University, and will be available at different times of day, including lunchtimes and early evening. Register your interest below…
