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Guide for Organizing a Climathon

Target GroupBachelor, Master, PhDResource TypeTaking actionDomainSocial InnovationAuthorOffice for Climate Education
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  • Students learn to design and implement community-based climate action projects. Develops competencies in project management, stakeholder engagement, and practical solution development.
  • Excellent for project-based courses or as framework for capstone projects. Can be implemented as standalone event or integrated into longer course.
  • Faculty must coordinate with local stakeholders and prepare supporting materials. Consider running pilot version before full implementation.
  • Supplementary materials on community engagement and climate action planning available.

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Taking action

Support real-world application with appropriate scaffolding and reflection protocols. Students should plan interventions, implement changes, and analyze outcomes systematically. Use action components to bridge theory and practice while developing agency and practical competencies.

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