Climate Learning – Greater Manchester

Save money, reduce waste and make day‑to‑day life easier.

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A simple 3‑level approach

Games, short courses and accredited training.

Climate change can feel big and a bit overwhelming. The changes needed go far beyond individual behaviour – they involve how we design homes, transport, products and services, and the decisions made by governments, businesses and organisations.

But people still have an important role to play, small everyday choices matter, especially when we’re supported to make them. Over time, those choices really do add up when we act together – from how we heat our homes, how we travel, how we use resources and care for nature. Our three learning levels are designed to help people start where they are and build their understanding over time – using simple, practical steps that fit into everyday life. It focuses on everyday actions that people can actually take – actions that can save money, reduce waste and make day‑to‑day life easier. It starts with our brand new Bee the Change game!

Choose your level

Bee the Change – free to play (Level 1)

A quick, easy way to get started

Bee the Change is a free online climate game that gives people simple ideas to save money, waste less and make everyday choices easier.

It’s designed to be short, fun and useful.

What you’ll get:

  • Free and quick to play
  • Ideas you can use straight away
  • Simple actions that can lower energy use and cut waste
  • Everyday topics like travel, heating, food and shopping
  • Useful for individuals, workplaces, schools and community groups
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Climate Awareness Module – coming soon (Level 2)

Understand why small actions matter

The Climate Awareness Module is a short online course that explains climate change in a clear, straightforward way. It covers things like greenhouse gases, why the climate is changing, and how everyday actions add up

It shows how everyday actions connect to things people already care about — like household bills, waste, comfort and local places.

What it offers:

  • Short, interactive online learning
  • Easy to follow, plain English
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Useful for staff, organisations and communities

Launching Soon

Carbon Literacy Accredited Training (Level 3)

Carbon Literacy training is for people and organisations who want a deeper understanding of climate change and how to take meaningful action at home, at work and across organisations. The Carbon Literacy Project sets the standards and certifies people as Carbon Literate. It also accredits courses, trainers, organisations and places – helping Carbon Literacy be delivered consistently and at scale.

Why take part?

  • Build a clear understanding of climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Support better everyday and workplace decisions
  • Gain recognised Carbon Literacy certification
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Get involved

The Climate Awareness Framework helps people across Greater Manchester understand climate change in a simple, practical way. You don’t need any prior knowledge. You can start small and build from there.

Choose what’s right for you

People are at very different points when it comes to climate change. Some are just getting started. Others already know a bit and want to go further. The framework has three levels. Each one builds on the last, but you don’t have to do them all.

  • Start at the level that feels right
  • Take it step by step
  • Do one level or build through all three
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