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About Young Climate Authors
About Young Climate Authors
We strongly believe that in order for children to get engaged with climate change and to commit themselves to a lifetime of action, they need to see their voices recognized, affirmed and amplified from an early age. The Young Climate Authors (YCA) is a book authoring program which teaches children how to write storybooks on climate change. The outcomes of the program are in line with UN SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for Goals) & ESD. 45 child-authored books have been published through this and related programs. Browse the books here.
About the Educator Training
About the Educator Training
The YCA Educator Training equips adults to implement the Young Climate Authors Program with children and youth. The course covers:
Teaching Climate Change & Climate Justice.
Mentoring Climate stories.
Illustration, Design & Publishing.
Using Project Based Learning.
Participants have an option of an extra four weeks of asynchronous work to draft their own climate stories. Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Upcoming Training
Upcoming Training
Program dates: 7th June - 26th July 2025
Optional: 2nd - 23rd August 2025 (Asynchronous)
Class Meetings: Saturdays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Indian Standard Time
Application Deadline: 20th May 2025
Program Fees: US$ 125 per person (non refundable, non transferable)
Successful Completion Requirements
Class Attendance with cameras on.
Punctual submission of all assignments
Submission of Capstone Project
About the Facilitator: Aneesa Jamal is an experienced educator & curriculum designer with over 15 years experience. She is a CEE-Change Fellow with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) & a Global Fellow at the Center for Climate Literacy, University of Minnesota. Aneesa holds certifications from Cornell University & National Geographic. Under her mentorship, students have written over 50 story books, won national level awards and been published in children’s magazines. Her work has been published in journals & magazines in India & abroad. Aneesa is an alumna of Smith College & University of Washington and is currently pursuing her PhD at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Past participants & what they had to say
Past participants & what they had to say
As a University professor teaching language and literature courses to a largely indifferent STEM audience, this course has reinstated my belief in the necessity and power of storytelling. A story is not just a beautiful expression of human emotions but a veritable call to action, to which this course is a fitting testament!
Elizabeth Varkey, India
It is very transformative program.it is very intensive and interesting course to learn skills to teach children how to fight Climate change through storytelling.
Aben Melvis, Cameroon
I love learning from a global perspective and interacting with learners from other countries. The US plays a critical role in causing climate change. US citizens should take this class and reflect on our role in slowing down climate change and eliminating fossil fuels.
Holly Hummel, Panama/USA
The course has profoundly impacted how I approach teaching climate change to children. I now place a greater emphasis on incorporating climate justice themes into storytelling, which enriches the narratives and empowers young authors to explore and express the complexities of climate issues. I’ve also gained valuable strategies for guiding children in translating their concerns and ideas into compelling stories, which enhances their understanding and advocacy for climate action.
Malaika Patricia, Uganda
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