<html><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><div><h1>The climate crisis: A three-week masterclass with academics, journalists and activists</h1></div><div><p>Explore the science, economics and politics of the climate crisis, and the actions we must take to protect our planet</p><p>This course combines live classes, catch up recordings, reading materials and access to a unique online learning community</p><p><strong>Online event</strong><br><strong>Date: </strong>13 June-29 June 2023<br><strong>Times:</strong> various times with catch up recordings available until 31 July 2023</p></div><div><div></div></div><div><div>Wed 4 May 2022 17.35 BSTLast modified on Fri 19 May 2023 15.59 BST</div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dialog/share?app_id=180444840287&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fguardian-masterclasses%2F2022%2Fmay%2F04%2Funderstanding-the-climate-crisis-a-three-week-course-with-professor-mark-maslin%3FCMP%3Dshare_btn_fb" role="button" aria-label="Share on Facebook" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><br></li></ul></div></div><div><div></div><div></div></div><div><div><div id="m_2043057889742665066gmail-maincontent"><ul><li><p><strong><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-climate-crisis-a-masterclass-with-academics-journalists-and-activists-tickets-604977803897" target="_blank">Book now</a></strong></p></li></ul><p>The climate disaster is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2021/oct/14/climate-change-happening-now-stats-graphs-maps-cop26" target="_blank">here</a>, and scientists have recently delivered their “<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/20/ipcc-climate-crisis-report-delivers-final-warning-on-15c" target="_blank">final warning</a>”. Understanding the root causes and ripple effects of these complex issues can be difficult, however help is at hand.</p><div id="m_2043057889742665066gmail-sign-in-gate"><span name="SignInGateSelector"></span></div><p>In this comprehensive series of online classes, you will learn from leading scientists, economists, environmental activists, and award-winning journalists, who will convey what is really happening to our planet and what we must do to protect it.</p><p>Through a combination of live classes and recordings, you will deepen your understanding of the climate crisis and have the opportunity to connect with others from around the world.</p><p><em>Purchasing tickets to our Masterclasses is a powerful way to fund the Guardian’s journalism, including our quality, independent reporting on <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-crisis" target="_blank">the climate emergency</a>. Thank you for your support.</em></p><h2 id="m_2043057889742665066gmail-course-overview"><strong>Course overview</strong></h2><p><strong>Week one </strong>will cover the impact of humans on the natural environment, the origins of the Anthropocene, and how mainstream economics has led to climate breakdown and what can be done to reverse this.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Tuesday 13 June, 6.30pm-9pm BST<br></strong>The impact of humans on the planet and how mainstream economics has led to climate breakdown. <strong>Mark Maslin </strong>and<strong> Julia Steinberger</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Wednesday 14 June, 6.30pm-7.30pm BST<br></strong>Networking hour: Get to know your fellow masterclass attendees at the first weekly networking session.<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Thursday 15 June, 6.30pm-8pm BST<br></strong>Human exceptionalism and recognising our role, as animals, in the wider ecosystem. <strong>Melanie Challenger</strong></p></li></ul><div><div id="m_2043057889742665066gmail-dfp-ad--inline1" aria-hidden="true"><div id="m_2043057889742665066gmail-google_ads_iframe_/59666047/theguardian.com/guardian-masterclasses/article/ng_0__container__" style="border: 0pt;"></div></div></div><p><strong>Week two </strong>will focus on the latest scientific research and political interventions, both crucial to resolving the climate crisis.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Tuesday 20 June, 6.30pm-9pm BST<br></strong>The latest science and politics of the climate crisis. <strong>Mark Maslin </strong>and<strong> Fiona Harvey<br></strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Wednesday 21 June, 6.30pm-7.30pm BST<br></strong>Networking hour: Get to know your fellow masterclass attendees at the weekly networking session.<strong><br></strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>Week three </strong>will explore what practical steps can be taken to reduce our impact on the planet. You will also be invited to join a live session with the Guardian’s environmental journalists, to discuss their reporting and answer your questions. Lastly, a leading environmental activist will help you to reflect back on the course and look ahead.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Tuesday 27 June, 3pm-3.30pm BST<br></strong>Current climate affairs and Q&A with the Guardian’s environment reporters from the UK and US. <strong>Helena Horton</strong>, <strong>Gabrielle Canon</strong> and <strong>Patrick Greenfield</strong><br></p></li><li><p><strong>Tuesday 27 June, 6.30pm-9pm BST<br></strong>The role of corporations and governments in tackling the climate crisis, and the actions we can all take as individuals to make a positive impact. <strong>Mark Maslin</strong> and <strong>Sarah LaBrecque<br></strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Wednesday 28 June, 6.30pm-7.30pm BST<br></strong>Networking hour: Get to know your fellow masterclass attendees at the final networking session.<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Thursday 29 June, 6.30pm-8pm BST<br></strong>Climate activism: former university vice-chancellor turned environmental activist, <strong>Dr Alison Green</strong>, leads this post-course workshop to help you reflect on your learnings and explore what actions you may wish to take.</p></li></ul><div><div id="m_2043057889742665066gmail-dfp-ad--inline2" aria-hidden="true"><div id="m_2043057889742665066gmail-google_ads_iframe_/59666047/theguardian.com/guardian-masterclasses/article/ng_7__container__" style="border: 0pt;"></div></div></div><p><em>These sessions will be recorded and available to watch back until 31 July 2023.</em></p><h2 id="m_2043057889742665066gmail-additional-recorded-content"><strong>Additional recorded content</strong></h2><p>As part of the course, you will also receive access to exclusive recordings from Guardian Masterclasses and Guardian Live, including:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Phoebe Weston</strong> and <strong>Patrick Barkham</strong> on the importance of biodiversity and how to protect our planet’s natural habitats and diverse species</p></li><li><p><strong>Adrienne Buller</strong> on<strong> </strong>the illusions of green capitalism, interviewed by <strong>Sahil Dutta</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Greta Thunberg</strong>, <strong>Naomi Klein</strong>, <strong>Saleemul Huq</strong>, <strong>Ayisha Siddiqa</strong> and <strong>Kate Raworth</strong> on the climate emergency and how we can stop it, hosted by <strong>Damien Carrington</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>George Monbiot </strong>on how to shift our relationship to the living world: Regenesis.</p></li><li><p><strong>Bella Lack, Dara McAnulty </strong>and<strong> Patrick Barkham </strong>on how to overcome eco-anxiety.</p></li><li><p><strong>Matthew Taylor, Tessa Khan</strong> and <strong>Kjell Kuehne</strong> on how to stop climate breakdown.</p></li></ul></div></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><br></div></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><b style="font-size: 14px;">---------------------------------------------</b></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>F) Nith Valley Ecoboosters Youth Advocate Program Information:</b></span></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>