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CLIMATE MASTER PROGRAMS Sarah Mazze, Program Manager smazze@uoregon.edu (541) 346-0786 smazze@uoregon.edu
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Overview 1.Why Climate Master TM programs? 2.Climate Master program overview 3.Replication status and goals 4.Climate Master programs in your state
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Behavior change is the means for immediate emissions reduction images.jupiterimages.com/.../74/47/23294774.jpg
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE What does an 80% US reduction by 2050 mean? From 24.6 (in 1990) to 4.92 tons annual per capita Two round trip flights to the east coast, OR A year of driving, OR A year of electricity http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/10/20/prefa b-friday-marylands-solar-decathlon- leafhouse/ images.jupiterimages.com/.../74/47/23294774.jpg
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Goal of developing replicable model for engaging residents that: Increases climate literacy Supports individual efforts to reduce GHG emissions. And through these, support the behaviors, policies and products needed to effectively address climate change
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Research Base Behavior change: Information is not enough! Transtheoretical Change Model Community Based Social Marketing Existing programs: Master programs Auditing programs Watershed councils/neighborhood focus CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
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Four Levels Climate Master training Household consultations and other outreach Events Participation on listserv
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Climate Master Training Low cost 30-hour training program “Payment” of 30-hours volunteer outreach Consultation and communication training
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CONSULTATIONS
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Tabling Public speaking Consultations Support groups Creative activities Material development Lightbulb exchanges Solar assessments Class demonstrations (ESL) Continuing education and workshops VOLUNTEER OPTIONS
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE RESULTS 50 person “Climate Brigade” reaching 1200 people in 6 months 2 tons annual emission reduction per person, 20% electricity savings Increases in: energy efficient purchases energy saving behaviors use of alternative transportation purchase of local foods volunteering with organizations involved with climate change talking to others about climate change Decreases in: purchase of disposable goods Eating animal products Addition of “climate filter” Empowerment, community, life changing
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Why Climate Masters Works Trains influential community members, who motivate and train others Builds self-efficacy Offers practical skills Develops peer support Increases personal investment Follow-up reinforces commitment – develops social norms Reaches people and moves them through all stages of change (one on one contact)
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE - Corvallis, Oregon - Salem, Oregon - Santa Fe, New Mexico - Bend, Portland, Roseburg, Oregon - Baltimore, Maryland - Arizona - Washington Carbon Masters - National, Climate Stewards Replication Progress to Date http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/US_map_-_states.png
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
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Junior Climate Stewards http://blog.biomicrofluidics.org/CLEAN/Compact_Fluorescent_Light_Bulb.jpg
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Funding Sources Utilities Fees Stimulus Funding Cap and trade revenue Local businesses Grants Transportation programs
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Extension and Climate Masters
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE How does this complement your existing programs?
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE NEXT STEPS WITH CLI Adaptable Materials Handbooks Activities and syllabi Consultation and worksheets Template PowerPoints Survey
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE NEXT STEPS WITH CLI Training and technical assistance from CLI One-on-one consulting Virtual meetings Webinar training Live training National network of CM programs Interactive online forum Regular material and program updates
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CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Questions?
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