Biodiversity Literacy Training™

Biodiversity Literacy™  is an understanding of the impacts of human activity on biodiversity, and the readiness and capability to act positively to restore nature.

The training covers:

• what biodiversity is and why it is important
• the causes of the biodiversity crisis
• drivers of biodiversity loss
• the impacts of everyday activities on biodiversity
• how to restore nature at home and beyond

You will get:

• a basic understanding of the biodiversity crisis
• effective ways to restore nature
• communication skills for influencing others
• recognised certification

Requirements

• You do not need any prior knowledge - just come along with a desire to learn and make a difference!
• You'll need access to a computer or smart device for the online module and completing the evidence form.
• Before registering for the interactive workshop please ensure you have the availability to attend, because spaces are limited.

Biodiversity Literacy Training™  has three parts. You will need to complete all of these to receive certification.

Part 1: Online module (~90 minutes)

The online module provides the core knowledge you will need to successfully complete the course. After you sign up for the classroom session, you will be sent a link and password to access the online module. We recommend that you complete this course prior to attending the classroom session, but you can complete it at any time and return to it later if you would like to refresh your knowledge.

Part 2: Classroom session (~three hours) 

The classroom session is an interactive, discussion-based workshop that explores what biodiversity is, why it is important, and how you can restore nature as an individual and as a group at home, at the University, and across society. You will receive a calendar invite for this session.

Part 3: Certification form 

To receive certification from us, you will need to complete the Information and Evidence Form for Certification and return it back to us after the session. We will guide you through this during the classroom session.

Further learning: Carbon Literacy Training

Carbon Literacy is an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis. This industry-recognised professional development course will boost your knowledge of the climate crisis and give you the skills to reduce your carbon emissions as an individual and across your sphere of influence.

Foundational learning: Introduction to Sustainability Course

If you haven't already, we recommend that you complete the Introduction to Sustainability. The self-directed online course takes approximately one hour to complete and covers the foundations of sustainability, what the University of Edinburgh is doing to reach its sustainability targets, and how you can get involved.