Question 1

Who is this class for?

Accepted Answer

At this time, this class is for students attending a UC campus. Anyone who is interested in exploring how climate is impacting them emotionally, and what they can do about it, is welcome to join!  This class is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Due to popular demand at UCSF, the course is open to anyone in our community who would like to join. If you are interested in signing up to attend, please complete the form here.

Question 2

Why should I take this class?

Accepted Answer

It’s hard to be a young adult living in these uncertain times.

We live in times of exciting, fast-paced technological progress. Yet, we acknowledge being in the midst of a meta-crisis of intersecting global socio-political and health challenges -- where our ecological systems are at risk of collapse.

This course will help you be part of a positive future through learning wisdom imparted by expert academics and global leaders in climate and through the mindfulness skills, support, and trust you build within your small groups.  This class is intended to relieve stress rather than add to your stress.

Question 3

What will I do?

Accepted Answer

The course takes place during the Spring quarter/semester.

The assignments are light. You will be learning skills to provide you with a resilient mindset and the opportunity to engage in an impactful group climate project.

The online lectures are contributed by international leaders in climate science and action. These leaders also participate as the board of advisors for this course to help foster future climate leaders, champions, and ambassadors. The online video content includes self-reflection prompts for ease of comprehension and to motivate personal relevance.

Classes on each campus will be small groups led by a UC professor and by a mindfulness-trained instructor with a background in climate and sustainability.

These groups will help you process climate distress in a safe space and build social support and community collaboration on individual and collective action, culminating in class climate projects.

Question 4

Which UC campuses are participating in this course?

Accepted Answer

As of 2025, all 10 UC campuses will be participating!

UC San Francisco
UC San Diego
UC Davis 
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC Riverside
UC Santa Barbara 
UC Santa Cruz 
UC Merced 
UC Berkeley

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is this class for?

Why should I take this class?

What will I do?

Which UC campuses are participating in this course?