Climate Change and Global Affairs Professional Learning Network
Curious about how climate change connects to global affairs—and how to bring that connection into your classroom?
Join this free summer Professional Learning Network (PLN) for K-12 educators! You'll explore the causes and impacts of climate change, how it's shaping world events, and how to engage your students in meaningful conversations about it. In the end, you are eligible to receive a certification in climate literacy from the Council on Foreign Relations and be part of a supportive educator community.
What will you learn about climate change and global affairs?
- What’s behind climate change—both natural and human causes—and how it affects our world
- How to approach mitigating and adapting to climate change’s effects
- How governments can address climate change at the local, national, and international levels
How will this PLN improve your instructional practice?
- Discover practical ways to teach about climate change and global affairs in any grade level and subject area.
- Gain content knowledge from a three-course series on Coursera (with optional certification).
- Access free, curated articles and resources about teaching climate change.
- Connect and collaborate with like-minded educators across the world.
- Receive a certificate of attendance for the PLN.
Key Details:
- When: Class sessions will be held on July 1, July 15, and July 29 (Tuesdays), 2025, from 7:00–8:00 PM ET
- Where: Online via Zoom (links provided after registration)
- Cost: Free to join!
PLN Materials:
The materials supporting this PLN can be found in a three-course series on Coursera, Climate Change and Global Affairs: Navigating a Warming World. The courses are free to audit. The cost is $49/month to complete the three-course specialization and receive a climate literacy certification from the Council on Foreign Relations.
Who should join?
This PLN is tailored to K–12 teachers of all subjects who want to build confidence and knowledge around climate change and global affairs—and bring that insight back to their classrooms.
Registration for this PLN is closed.