CLIMATE REALITY LEADERSHIP CORPS

GLOBAL VIRTUAL TRAINING

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

To become a part of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps and receive your certificate and
Reality Hub access, please complete the following sessions:

• On-Demand Orientation: All 3 sessions

• Broadcasts: All 4 sessions*
• Small Group Discussions: All 4 sessions*
• On-Demand Environmental Issue and Climate Justice Sessions: 1 session (may watch
more)
• On-Demand Skill-Building Sessions: 1 session (may watch more)
• On-Demand Regional Program Overview: 1 session (may watch more)
• On-Demand Lightning Talks: 1 session

We encourage you to also take advantage of the optional speed networking sessions and
regional meetups.

*All broadcasts and small groups are required to attend live. However, if there is an unexpected circumstance, trainees
will still be allowed to complete the training by attending at least two live broadcasts and two small group discussions.
While you cannot make up a missed live small group discussion, we ask that you watch the recordings of any
broadcasts you missed before the end of the training. The Optional Small Group Meet and Greet does not count
towards this requirement.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................1
TRAINING AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE.......................................................................................................2
GLOBAL VIRTUAL TRAINING AGENDA .................................................................................................3
ON-DEMAND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE AND CLIMATE JUSTICE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS .......................8
SKILL-BUILDING SESSION DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................................................9
LIGHTNING TALKS ............................................................................................................................ 10
REGIONAL PROGRAM OVERVIEWS ...................................................................................................12
REGIONAL MEETUPS ........................................................................................................................ 12
SPEED NETWORKING........................................................................................................................ 13

1
TRAINING AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE

2
 GLOBAL VIRTUAL TRAINING AGENDA
*Please note: Speed Networking and Regional Meetup sessions are not included in the broadcast portion of the agenda.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021

The on-demand orientation sessions are available beginning October 13, for you to view at your
convenience while you wait for the broadcasts to air. Please watch the instructional video on how to
navigate the training website, and then begin registering for the regional meetups and speed networking.
We hope you enjoy!

On-Demand Orientation Sessions (required)

Welcome Address
Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project

Introduction to the Climate Reality Leadership Corps

Ethan Spaner, International Program Director, The Climate Reality Project

Climate Reality’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

David Jenkins, Former Climate Reality DEIJ Council Leader, Chief Financial Officer, The
Climate Reality Project
Génesis Sánchez, Former Climate Reality DEIJ Council Leader, Climate Justice Grant Program
Manager, The Climate Reality Project

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021

Get to know your small group and mentor early with this optional Small Group Meet and Greet.

Small Group Meet and Greet (optional)

Cohort 1: 18:30-19:00 UTC+9 (Tokyo)
Cohort 2: 19:30 – 20:00 UTC-4 (New York)

3
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021
This first day of broadcasts lays the foundation for your training experience. Following the introductory
remarks and the Land and People Acknowledgement, participate in a master class on the science and
solutions of the climate crisis, anchored by Climate Reality Founder and Chairman Al Gore’s remarkable
presentation.

Broadcast 1 and Small Group Discussions (required)

Cohort 1: 17:00 – 19:00 UTC+9 (Tokyo)
Cohort 2: 18:00 – 20:00 UTC-4 (New York)

Opening Remarks and Land and People Acknowledgement (~5 minutes)

Master of Ceremonies: Pato Kelesitse, Host, Sustain267 Podcast; Global Shaper, Gaborone Hub;
Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Los Angeles, 2018
Natasha Akiwenzie, Manager, Bagida'waad Alliance; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Virtual Global
Training, 2020

The Climate Crisis and Its Solutions, Part 1 (~75 minutes)

Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
An Inconvenient Truth introduced millions of people to the reality of the climate crisis and inspired
millions more to make a difference in their communities. During this session, participants will
experience the first half of the presentation that sparked a global movement.

Break

Small Group Discussions (~30 minutes)

During this first gathering, you'll have a chance to discuss what you want to get out of this training, as
well as debrief the first broadcast.

4
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021
Today is the second broadcast and will feature the second and final part of The Climate Crisis and Its
Solutions presentation. Following the broadcast, you will have another chance to gather with your small
group and mentor.

Broadcast 2 and Small Group Discussions (required)

Cohort 1: 17:00 – 19:00 UTC+9 (Tokyo)
Cohort 2: 18:00 – 20:00 UTC-4 (New York)

Opening Remarks (~5 minutes)

Master of Ceremonies – Hinako Arao, Field Organizer, 350 Japan; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in
Tokyo, 2019

The Climate Crisis and Its Solutions, Part 2 (~75 minutes)

Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project

Break

Small Group Discussions (~30 minutes)

Now that you've finished watching The Climate Crisis and Its Solutions, your group will discuss and
decide on a question to ask Founder and Chairman Al Gore and the scientist panel.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22

There are no broadcasts during the week. Please enjoy the on-demand sessions at your leisure. We also
encourage you to register for a speed networking session or regional meetup.

5
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021
During this broadcast, Climate Reality Founder and Chairman Al Gore will give a short presentation on the
climate crisis, followed by a scientist question and answer panel in which two science experts will answer
questions submitted by fellow trainees. After the broadcast concludes, attendees will join small groups.

Broadcast 3 and Small Group Discussions (required)

Cohort 1: 17:00 – 19:00 UTC+9 (Tokyo)
Cohort 2: 18:00 – 20:00 UTC-4 (New York)

Opening Remarks and Moment of Reflection (~5 minutes)

Master of Ceremonies – Kirsty Costa, Education Innovation Leader, Zoos Victoria; Climate Reality
Leader, Trained in Melbourne, 2014
Satish Kumar, Editor Emeritus, Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine

Truth in 10 (~15 minutes)

Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
During this session, Climate Reality Founder and Chairman Al Gore will show participants how to give
this shorter presentation on the climate crisis.

Scientist Question and Answer Session (~60 minutes)

Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
Krishna AchutaRao, Professor and Head, Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, Indian Institute of
Technology Delhi
Chukwumerije Okereke, Director, Center for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme
Federal University, Nigeria; Visiting Professor in Environment and Development, University of
Reading, United Kingdom

Break

Small Group Discussions (~30 minutes)

Connect with your small group to deepen your relationships and assess how the training experience is
going for everyone so far.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021

Close out the training experience with insight into what’s next and find out all that The Climate Reality
Project and the Leadership Corps have to offer. Congratulations on completing this part of your climate
journey!

Broadcast 3 and Small Group Discussions (required)

Cohort 1: 17:00 – 19:00 UTC+9 (Tokyo)
Cohort 2: 18:00 – 20:00 UTC-4 (New York)

Opening Remarks (~5 minutes)

Master of Ceremonies - Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project
6
Perseverance and Passion: Stories from the Climate Fight (~40 minutes)
Moderator – Kera Sherwood-O’Regan, Impact Director, Activate Agency, Kāi Tahu (Te Waipounamu);
Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Los Angeles, 2018
Kimiko Hirata, International Director, Kiko Network; Representative, CAN-Japan; Climate Reality
Leader, Trained in Tokyo, 2019
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, President, Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad
(AFPAT)
Red Constantino, Deputy Chair, Expert Advisors Group of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF);
Executive Director, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities
We know that keeping up momentum and hope can be daunting when facing the global climate crisis.
Hear the wisdom and stories of struggle, success, collaboration, and persistence from four inspiring
climate advocates from around the world.

Climate Reality’s Strategy and Call to Action in a Critical Moment (~15 minutes)
Kenneth Berlin, President and CEO, The Climate Reality Project
Learn about Climate Reality’s goals and how we address them, including our work around the Paris
Climate Agreement and our current campaigns.

What’s Next: Joining the Movement for Change (~10 minutes)

Ethan Spaner, International Program Director, The Climate Reality Project
Learn some best practices to set yourself up for success as you embark on your journey as a Climate
Reality Leader.

Alfredo Sirkis Green Ring Award Presentation (~5 minutes)

The Green Ring Award is named after Alfredo Sirkis, a Brazilian activist and politician, who spent his
final years as a branch director for Climate Reality Brazil. This award is given at each training to an
outstanding Climate Reality Leader in recognition of their dedication to solving the climate crisis.

Closing (~5 minutes)

Al Gore, Founder and Chairman, The Climate Reality Project

Break

Small Group Discussions (~30 minutes)

In your final small group gathering, you'll discuss your biggest take-aways, and what your journey as
a new Climate Reality Leader may look like in the months ahead.

7
 ON-DEMAND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE AND CLIMATE JUSTICE
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
The impacts of climate change go far beyond rising temperatures. These sessions explore a social or
environmental issue affected by the climate crisis, focusing on the connections between climate impacts,
justice, and solutions. One session is required.

People Power: Organizing Grassroots Climate Justice Action

Moderator – Mayumi Sato, PhD Student, University of Cambridge; Founder, The Solidarity Library
Eriel Tchekwie Deranger, Executive Director, Indigenous Climate Action
Chibeze Ezekiel, Climate Activist & Renewable Energy Advocate, Strategic Youth Network for
Development (SYND); Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Virtual Global Training, 2020
This panel features inspiring activists and organizers who are building robust grassroots campaigns to
achieve meaningful climate justice in their local communities.

Health In Harm’s Way: Fighting the Climate Crisis

Moderator – Ma. Via Jucille Roderos, Chief Operating Officer, Alaga Health Inc.; Chief Operating Officer
and Founder, Experto PlayLabs; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Virtual Global Training, 2020
Dr. Enrique Barros, Chair, Physician; Working Party on the Environment, World Organization of Family
Doctors; Professor, Universidade de Caxias do Sul
Vijoleta Gordeljevic, Health and Climate Change Coordinator, Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL);
Health Economist; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Berlin, 2018
Dr. Cheryl Holder, Founder and Co-chair, Florida Clinicians for Climate Action; Associate Dean for
Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Community Initiatives, Florida International University
In this panel, public health and health care professionals will explore the impacts that climate change is
having on global communities, and will share how health practitioners are joining the movement for
global climate action.

Climate Solutions: Putting Nature and Technology to Work

Moderator – Roebyem Anders; Co-founder, Sungevity; Co-founder, School Rooftop Revolution
Foundation; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Berlin, 2018
Tyson Atleo, Natural Climate Solutions Program Director, Nature United/The Nature Conservancy
Camila Ramos, Managing Director, Clean Energy Latin America (CELA)
Dr. Binbin Wang, Executive Secretary General, Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC); Climate
Reality Leader, Trained in 2016, Shenzhen
From renewable energy to nature-based climate solutions, we have the tools we need to address the
climate crisis. This session will address how climate solutions are already being implemented and scaled
up worldwide, and what it will take to expand their reach.

8
 SKILL-BUILDING SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
Learn the skills you’ll need to take action on climate and complete your Acts of Leadership. Sessions will
begin with an overview of a Climate Reality campaign you can join to make a difference and lead into
building the core skills necessary to take action. One session is required.

Organizing an Online Community: Digital Media

Max Moinian, Co-Founder, @FutureEarth
Hallie Richie, DC City Director, The Nudge; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Los Angeles, 2018
Stephanie Shepherd, Co-Founder, @FutureEarth; Board Member, The Climate Reality Project
Leah Thomas, Founder, Intersectional Environmentalist
Our social channels are filled with noise – from your neighbor's cat videos to big brand advertisements
and everything in between. But amidst this noise, we have a great opportunity to build and nurture an
online community of people working together for real change. In this session, we’ll look at tactics and
practical tips for creating genuine engagement online and fostering meaningful climate advocacy.

Owning Your Climate Story

Jothsna Harris, Director of Community Engagement, Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy
Kira Liu, Senior Community Engagement Coordinator, Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy
Sharing your climate story with a broad audience can be challenging, but you can influence hearts and
minds with case studies, personal stories, and solutions-based narratives. This session will offer new skills
for building trust with audiences and help you become a more effective communicator.

Mastering the Presentation

Wei-Tai Kwok, Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Chicago, 2013
Itzel Morales Lagunes, Engagement Director, The Climate Reality Project Latin America
Gary White, Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Toronto, 2015
The Climate Reality Leadership Corps was founded on the idea that people like you can spread the truth
about the climate crisis, share how we solve it, and inspire action on a global scale. Join some of our
most experienced presenters to discover how you can find opportunities to present, customize the
slideshow, and inspire audiences of all types to take action to solve the climate crisis.

Youth in Charge: Creating Youth-led and Youth-centered Climate Movements

Alejandro Daly, Director, El Derecho a No Obedecer; Consultant, UNICEF; Climate Reality Leader, Trained
in Atlanta, 2019
Emery Kiefer, Distributed Organizing Support Coordinator, Future Coalition; Climate Reality Leader,
Trained in Colorado, 2017
Shivam Singh, National Coordinator for Youth, Climate Reality Project India; Founder, 'Green Solutions
by ExploreiT; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in New Delhi, 2015
Learn from youth Climate Reality Leaders the skills necessary to build a youth-empowered and youth-
inclusive climate movement. This session will cover how to build an intergenerational climate movement
as well as the skills youth need to start or join climate campaigns.

9
Lessons from the Field: Building Effective Climate Coalitions
Gloria Kasang Bulus, West Africa Regional Coordinator, The Climate Reality Project Africa; Executive
Director, Bridge that Gap Initiative; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Washington, 2017
Francis Joseph Dela Cruz, Partnerships and Advocacy Adviser, Institute for Climate and Sustainable
Cities; Co-founder, AKTIVASIA; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Virtual Global Training, 2020
Amanda Rodriguez, International Programs Coordinator, The Climate Reality Project
Coalitions play an integral part in helping activists build power and make meaningful change in the
climate movement. Our voices are stronger when we come together to advocate for common goals. In
this session, speakers will share examples and tips from coalitions centered on equitable climate
solutions. Join our star speakers who are also Climate Reality Leaders as we explore best practices for
coalition-building and learn how you can move your campaigns forward by promoting collaboration,
justice, equity, and community voices.

LIGHTNING TALKS
These short, inspiring, on-demand sessions will give you an opportunity to hear from individuals working
on exciting climate change and social justice solutions. Speakers include Climate Reality Leaders,
individuals from our climate justice grantee organizations, and more. One session is required.

From Green Houses to Green Laws

Mihai Toader-Pasti, Co-founder and CEO, EFdeN & energiaTa; Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Atlanta,
2019
Join Climate Reality Leader Mihai Toader-Pasti to learn how green building manufacturers and advocates
in Romania are leading the change to enact more energy efficient and environmentally friendly budling
laws.

Climate Finance: What it is, Why it matters, and What we can do to make it effective
Kairos Dela Cruz, Deputy Executive Director, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC); Climate
Reality Leader, Trained in Virtual Global Training, 2020
Join Climate Reality Leader Kairos Dela Cruz to learn how you can become part of the climate finance
movement. In this talk, you’ll learn about the tools everyday people can use to track country
commitments to financing climate solutions and hold leaders accountable for their commitments.

Why We Need Economic Systems Change to Combat Climate Change

Amanda Janoo, Knowledge & Policy Lead, Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll)
Hear from Amanda Janoo of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance unpack some of the common assumptions
about the “business as usual” economy and why it’s important that we transform the economic system
into one that delivers social justice on a healthy planet.

10
Homegrown in Homewood: A Case Study for Engaging Youth in Sustainable Community Solutions
Keshawn Brooks, Programs and Project Coordinator, Operation Better Block (Climate Justice For All
Grantee Organization)
Hayly Hoch, Green Initiatives Coordinator, Operation Better Block (Climate Justice For All Grantee
Organization)
The weight of environmental racism, food apartheid, and public health disparities in the face of a global
pandemic coupled with disproportionate vulnerability to consequences of climate change is a heavy
burden for BIPOC communities to face. Learn how Operation Better Block, Inc is engaging young people
in the effort to confront these challenges in Pittsburgh’ Homewood community, one small step at a time,
through the Jr. Green Corps program.

Empower Climate Action in Your Community through Environmental Education and Collaboration
Diego J. Cancel, Program Coordinator, Dream in Green (Climate Justice For All Grantee Organization);
Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Virtual Global Training, 2020
Barbara Martinez-Guerrero, Executive Director, Dream in Green (Climate Justice For All Grantee
Organization); Climate Reality Leader, Trained in Virtual Global Training, 2020
Dream in Green has been tackling the climate crisis locally through formal and informal environmental
education programs that focus on empowering individuals to take action in their community. Viewers
will learn how the Green Schools Challenge focuses on formal education in PreK-12 grade, integration of
environmental education that helps to inform students and provide them with the knowledge and critical
thinking competencies to become environmental stewards. Additionally, the WE-LAB program gives
residents tools and resources to take immediate action in their own homes and engage with their local
government to conserve South Florida’s natural resources.

Climate Justice on the Ground: Building Resilience and Strength

Rituraj Phukan, Founder, Indigenous People's Climate Justice Forum and National Coordinator for
Biodiversity, Climate Reality India
Join Climate Reality Leader and Founder of the Indigenous People’s Climate Justice Forum on a journey to
explore how his work with Indigenous communities in the Global South are building resilience and
strength in the face of climate change. Learn how communities are engaging with climate resilience and
how you can support the movement for global climate justice.

11
 REGIONAL PROGRAM OVERVIEWS
These sessions will provide an introduction to the US regions and international branches, highlight their
main campaigns and priorities, as well as teach you how you can immediately take action and stay
connected. These on-demand videos will be presented by each branch, as well as each US region. One
session is required. It is recommended to view the video that corresponds with the region you reside in.
See the list below of regions to choose from.

Africa India US – Midwest

Australia & the Pacific Indonesia US – Northeast
Brazil Latin America US – Pacific
Canada Philippines US – Southeast
Europe Non-Branch Affiliated Regions US – Southwest and Rocky Mountain

REGIONAL MEETUPS

Several regions will host optional live meetups via Zoom. These meetups will be an opportunity for non-
US based trainees to ask questions of branch leadership and network with other attendees from their
region. See the list below of regions to choose from.

Most sessions will be held on Wednesday, October 20.*

*Indonesia and Australia sessions are taking place on different dates/times

Africa – 19:00 UTC +2 (Johannesburg)

Australia & the Pacific – 17:00 UTC UTC +10 (Melbourne) *This session is happening on Tuesday,
October 19.
Brazil – 19:00 UTC -3 (Rio de Janeiro)
Canada – 19:00 UTC -4 (Montreal)
China – 19:00 UTC +8 (Beijing)
Europe – 19:00 UTC +2 (Budapest)
India – 19:00 UTC +5:30 (New Delhi)
Indonesia – 19:00 UTC +7 (Jakarta) *This session is happening on Thursday, October 21.
Japan – 19:00 UTC +9 (Tokyo)
Latin America – 19:00 UTC -5 (Mexico City)
Philippines - 19:00 UTC +8 (Manila)

12
 SPEED NETWORKING
Speed networking is an opportunity to have a series of brief conversations with fellow attendees via
Zoom breakout rooms. These are optional and will be held across multiple time zones. Every session will
be held in English, with English closed captions available.

Please only register for two sessions. Sessions are first come, first serve.

Monday, October 18, 2021, 9:00 UTC +10 (Melbourne)

Monday, October 18, 2021, 10:00 UTC +2 (Johannesburg)
Monday, October 18, 2021, 11:00 UTC +8 (Manila)
Monday, October 18, 2021, 12:00 UTC – 4 (New York)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 19:00 UTC +10 (Melbourne)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 19:00 UTC +2 (Johannesburg)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 19:00 UTC +8 (Manila)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 20:00 UTC -4 (New York)
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 16:00 UTC +10 (Melbourne)
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 16:00 UTC +2 (Johannesburg)
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 16:00 UTC +8 (Manila)
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 17:00 UTC -4 (New York)
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 19:00 UTC +10 (Melbourne)
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 19:00 UTC +2 (Johannesburg)
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 19:00 UTC +8 (Manila)
Thursday, October 21, 2021, 20:00 UTC -4 (New York)
Sunday, October 24, 2021, 9:00 UTC +10 (Melbourne)
Sunday, October 24, 2021, 19:00 UTC +2 (Johannesburg)
Sunday, October 24, 2021, 11:00 UTC +8 (Manila)
Sunday, October 24, 2021, 12:00 UTC -4 (New York)

13