OUR WORK
IGC's programs advance our mission by decreasing planet-warming emissions and increasing quality of life indicators for communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.
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WHAT IS DECARBONIZATION?
To decarbonize is to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions (particularly carbon dioxide) or to remove carbon from something. Human activity (such as where our energy comes from, our food systems, transportation systems, consumption habits, etc.) emits greenhouse gases. These gases warm our planet and disrupt its natural balances causing a whole host of problems like more intense and more frequent storms, draughts, forced migration, and more. Reducing our emissions is key to slowing these devastating impacts.
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WHAT ARE QUALITY OF LIFE INDICATORS?
Also called climate equity indicators or social determinants of health (SDOH), these are the conditions in which we are born, grow, work, live, and age and they shape our daily lives. These factors directly relate to differences in access to opportunity, quality of life, health, and longevity.
EDUCATION FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Education for climate action provides individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to:
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understand the inextricable links between exploitation of people and the planet and
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identify their unique strengths and how to leverage them to influence change toward a more just and sustainable future.
Education for climate action is recognized internationally as a vital element to promote sustainable development and is a key thematic priority in UNESCO's global framework for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for 2030.
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Our education programs include certificates in Carbon Literacy, Climate Fresk workshops, an Energy Equity Training, a microcredential, and custom climate leadership development. We're able to provide the highest quality climate education to the community free of charge thanks to generous donors, hard-won grants, and dedicated workshops and custom trainings. Learn how to support this crucial work.
ACCESS TO CLEAN ENERGY
IGC's home electrification project management program will go beyond providing information on how to access the financial and health benefits of clean energy. We will work with you to provide custom project management to remove dirty fossil fuels from your home so you can take full advantage of clean energy technology and a lower utility bill.
This program is in development and pending funding. Learn more here.
