By the end of this course, our aim is that you will be able to do the following:
Identify intersections of the system of international education with climate change
Evaluate existing and current perspectives and practices in IE with a climate justice lens
Display commitment to climate justice in your scope of work and influence
Recommend next steps to colleagues, teammates, and superiors for implementation climate justice perspectives within operations
Leveraging a mix of quizzes, reflection exercises, and examples of good practices by peers, "Foundations of Climate Justice and Internationalization" is thoughtfully designed for practitioners to feel empowered to take action!
Critical chapters for our shared understanding of climate science, system change, student trends, emissions estimates, and climate justice have quizzes requiring a 75% pass rate in order to continue. Learn from explanations to each quiz question!
Just as critical as the knowledge checks, these self-guided discussion questions and suggested activities are on the topic of course expectations, practitioner climate anxiety, spheres of influence, climate justice in the sector, and more!
Featuring six examples from organizations around the world doing good work on climate action and climate justice, the course also includes knowledge facilitators, guest lecturers, and special guests from the internationalization sector around the world!
1.1 - Course Welcome and Objectives
FREE PREVIEW1.2 - Introduction to Knowledge Facilitators and Global Knowledge Collective
FREE PREVIEW1.3a - A Quick Pre-Course Survey and Reflection Activity
1.3b - Pre-Course Knowlede Self-Assessment
1.4 - The Role of Universities
FREE PREVIEW1.5 - The Climate Crisis as a Risk to Sustainability
FREE PREVIEW2.1 - Chapter Introduction and Learning Objectives
2.2 - An Introduction to the Science of Climate Change
FREE PREVIEW2.3 - Important Language Around Science-Based Targets
2.4 - Urgency and its Connection to Emissions Reduction Strategies
2.5 - Chapter 2 Knowledge Check
3.1 - Chapter Introduction and Learning Objectives
3.2 - International Student Growth and Future Projections
3.3 - Sector Context: Road Warrior Mentality
3.4 - Practitioner Climate Anxiety: 2022 Research
3.5 - Practitioner Climate Anxiety: Researcher Interview
3.6 - Reflection Exercise - Practitioners and Climate Anxiety
4.1 - Chapter Introduction and Learning Objectives
4.2 - Global Emissions Budget and System Trends
FREE PREVIEW4.3 - The Transfer of Burden as a Barrier to System Change
4.4 - The Carbon Impact of Individual Action vs System Change
4.5 - Optimizing Your Influence for System Change
4.6 - Chapter 4 Knowledge Check
5.1 - Chapter Introduction and Learning Objectives
5.2 - System Emissions: An Institutional View
5.3 - Guest Lecture: Emissions Estimate of Student Mobility
5.4 - Emissions Estimates in US Study Abroad Contexts
5.5 - Emissions Estimates of (some) Conferences and Alternatives
FREE PREVIEW5.6 - Dialogues Session: Implications of Emission Estimates for International Education
5.7 - Optimizing Your Influence for System Change
5.8 - Chapter 5 Knowledge Check
6.1 - Chapter Introduction and Learning Objectives
6.2 - Environmental Sustainability and Student Decision Drivers
6.3 - Co-Benefits of Climate Action with Business Drivers
6.4 - Student Climate Anxiety and Eco-Paralysis
6.5 - Chapter 6 Knowledge Check
In the course you'll hear about some of the good work already being done at:
Alethea Global is a worker cooperative and climate justice training consultancy built by members with relevant international education experience and knowledge to support the required transformation for a more equitable, climate-conscious, and sustainable sector.
Climate change is an urgent issue that will require our sector to speak the same language so we can take action at all levels as soon as possible. We wanted to ensure that the cost was not prohibitive and could be covered by a professional development budget. Traditionally, reduced pricing has been offered to those living or working in countries identified by the World Bank as "Low Income" or "Middle Income", and we think that's great. We also recognize that in addition to individuals from organizations in "Low Income" and "Middle Income" countries (primarily in the Global South) may have different budgets, we want to recognize that marginalized communities exist around the world and we want to ensure this course is accessible to as many practitioners in the sector as possible! We're working on the honour system on this one, so if you or your institution need the 30% discount to access the course because it is a difficult time, then don't hesitate to select that option!
The course is facilitated by members of Alethea Global Cooperative alongside guest lecturers. These guest lecturers are international education researchers and practitioners from the Alethea Global Knowledge Collective. You can read about three of them below. To learn more visit our website at https://alethea.global/team/
This course is a great tool to allow you and your colleagues - be it your sustainability committee, your partnerships team, or your entire international office - to go through the course as a cohort to build nowledge and process what you've learned together! While we do have low/middle income pricing (30% off the regular price) available to anyone and everyone who needs it If you are interested in purchasing 10 or more registrations and would like to discuss bulk pricing, group learning facilitation, or customized training, please contact us at [email protected] and someone from our team will reply back within two business days.
We are proud to support the Climate Action Network for International Educators with every registration!
As part of our cooperative community commitment, 10% of registrations will be provided to CANIE.
“I found the course incredibly engaging - it opened up new pathways of information and insight that I hadn’t previously encountered. I especially appreciated the inclusion of guest speakers from a range of organisations and countries, which offered a valuable global perspective on both the challenges and solutions surrounding climate action in the HE sector. Hearing about others’ successes was particularly inspiring and hopeful! The course has truly motivated and equipped me to take action”
Christina Prassá, Global Partnerships Coordinator @ Nottingham Trent University
“After taking this course I feel ready to insert climate action wherever I can into conversations. Climate action is now a part of my overall motivation to disrupt prevailing culture in our field in addition to all the other areas that I feel passionate about disrupting and I am grateful for the course for allowing me to feel more equipped to be able to do so.”
Nick Oo, Assistant Director, Study Away & International Exchange @ UMass Boston
“Starting with essential climate literacy, this course explores the intersection of global climate policies, social equity, and higher education’s role in driving change. Alethea's all-star instructors reveal the international education sector’s impact, challenging us to advance sustainable programs and responsible growth through policy shifts and renewed priorities. This program delivers everything you’d want in an online course: engaging instructors, rigorous data-driven insights for advocacy, and an easy-to-follow structure with actionable prompts—all on a user-friendly platform. By the end, I was better informed, part of a vibrant community of practice, and equipped to take meaningful action. Thank you, CJ and Alethea!”
Meg Ramey, Founder and Executive Director @ WorldKind
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