Self-study course

Psychology in Climate Mitigation

New tool for climate action: How can we use psychology to protect the climate? This online course offers an introduction to climate psychology.

Similar content can also be found in both the self-study Masterclass and the webinar-based Masterclass on climate psychology.

If you're new to the ClimateMind Academy, we recommend starting with our onboarding course.
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duration
4 modules,
2 hours
Price
50 Euro
language
English

location
Online
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Your questions - the course gives answers

You’ll encounter your target group’s barriers and motives at the latest when your project is on the verge of failing. That’s when people push back and show resistance — often because too little attention was paid to their motivation from the start. This course will help you understand and apply the key psychological factors that influence behavior, enabling you to effectively encourage people to take action.
  • How is psychology connected to climate protection?
  • What are the key insights from environmental and climate psychology that I need to know?
  • What are the biggest obstacles and drivers for my target audience?

What can you expect from this course?

Essential knowledge

This self-paced course allows you to quickly build targeted knowledge on your preferred topic and deepen your understanding through practical exercises.

Guidance from experts

The course was developed by Janna Hoppmann, psychologist, trainer, speaker, consultant, and expert in climate psychology and climate communication.

Practical relevance

Note down your key insights, gather practical tips, and immediately apply your learnings to your projects.

Podcasts und videos

Enjoy a diverse mix of videos, podcasts, readings, and engaging exercises.

Community

Share your thoughts on the course, pick up helpful tips from the community, and get to know other learners personally.

Resources to take with you

Receive ready-to-use tips and tools you can download and revisit anytime.
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Psychological foundations of the course

At the ClimateMind Academy, we place the highest value on a solid psychological foundation for all of our offerings. In this course, we have incorporated concepts, insights, and research findings from, among others, the following renowned experts:
  • Linda Steg: Factors influencing pro-environmental behavior (environmental psychology)
  • Susan Clayton: Factors influencing climate-friendly behavior (climate psychology)
  • James Prochaska: Transtheoretical model (health psychology)
"The one thing we need more than hope is action. Once we start to act, hope is everywhere."
Greta Thunberg

Course modules overview

Get to Know Your Trainer

Janna Hoppmann

The course instructor is a psychologist (MSc) and the founder and managing director of ClimateMind.

Janna Hoppmann is a certified trainer (TÜV-certified) specializing in psychology, climate, and biodiversity. She is passionate about combining scientific rigor with practical relevance. As a subject-matter expert, she works in line with the latest psychological research. As a certified adult education trainer, she is skilled in designing interactive learning objectives, methods, and real-world application.
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