CALM-Planet: Enhancing environmental sustainability (4 Wks)

Core Program Pillars:

1.  Environmental Education & Literacy

• Climate change science and impacts
• Ecosystem services and biodiversity
• Circular economy and sustainable resource use
• Nature-based solutions (e.g., reforestation, green infrastructure)

2.  Sustainable Community Development

• Green infrastructure and low-carbon urban planning
• Renewable energy transitions (solar, wind, geothermal)
• Clean water, sanitation, and waste reduction
• Food systems: sustainable agriculture, composting, and food sovereignty

3.  Environmental Justice & Equity

• Addressing environmental racism and disproportionate impacts
• Community-led environmental assessment and planning
• Inclusive decision-making and participatory governance
• Protecting Indigenous rights, cultural knowledge, and lands

4.  Green Lifestyles & Behavior Change

• Reducing carbon footprints (transportation, energy, consumption)
• Zero-waste and plastic-free living education
• Sustainable fashion, food, and everyday habits
• Tools for climate-conscious consumer choices

5.  Advocacy, Policy & Systems Change

• Climate policy 101: local, national, global frameworks
• Youth-led climate movements and activism training
• Policy change campaigns: clean air, public transit, green jobs
• Building coalitions and influencing decision-makers