Climate fit: Climate change on your doorstep! What can I do?

More and more hot days over 30 degrees, periods of drought and heavy rainfall - the effects of climate change have long been obvious in our country too. As a result, more and more people are calling on politicians to take decisive action to protect the climate. But it's not just politicians who need to act. We can all do something to combat climate change. The innovative VHS course "klimafit" teaches exactly how this is possible.

Over the course of six evenings, participants are familiarized with the scientific basics of climate and climate change. The focus is on the changes that climate change is bringing about in Germany and in your region and provides knowledge and action skills on climate change on your doorstep. In addition, the course provides suggestions for joint action and effective climate protection, enables joint CO2 savings and offers the opportunity to network with like-minded people and relevant actors in the community.

Topics and dates

The course will take place on Tuesdays from 09.04.20224 on the following six evenings from 18:00 to 21:00:

• 09.04.2024 Basics of climate change and introduction to the municipal challenge
• 23.04.2024 Causes of climate change and climate protection and adaptation at municipal level
• 07.05.2024 Expert dialog with leading climate researchers (online)
• 21.05.2024 Regional consequences of climate change and what can I do myself?
• 28.05.2024 Expert tips on energy, mobility and nutrition (online)
• 11.06.2024 Climate adaptation - how does it work? Certificate award ceremony

The on-site sessions will take place at the "Karl Volkmar Stoy" vocational school center in Jena, Paradiesstraße 5, room 00_07 .

Successful participation is awarded with a certificate at the end of the course. The lecturers of the course are Jan Koltermann (graduate engineer FH for environmental engineering / environmental process engineering) and Kevin Muschalle-Momberg (climate protection project management, Department of Urban Development and Environment, City of Jena).

Registration

Registration is required. This can be done online on the VHS website. The course number is: 24F10410 The course fee is 17.00 euros.

Background

WWF Germany and the Helmholtz Research Association Regional Climate Change and Humans (REKLIM) have developed this course. The project is funded by the BMWK as part of the National Climate Initiative.