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Overview
1. Why Climate MasterTM programs?
2. Climate Master program overview
3. Replication status and goals
4. Climate Master programs in your state
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Behavior change is the means for immediate emissions reduction
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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
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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
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
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Four Levels
• Climate Master training
• Household consultations and other outreach
• Events
• Participation on listserv
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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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• 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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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 behaviorsuse of alternative transportationpurchase of local foodsvolunteering with organizations involved with climate changetalking to others about climate change
• Decreases in:purchase of disposable goodsEating animal products
• Addition of “climate filter”
• Empowerment, community, life changing
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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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- 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
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Junior Climate Stewards
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Funding Sources• Utilities• Fees• Stimulus Funding• Cap and trade revenue• Local businesses• Grants•Transportation programs
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Extension and Climate Masters
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How does this complement your existing programs?
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NEXT STEPS WITH CLI
Adaptable Materials• Handbooks• Activities and syllabi• Consultation and worksheets• Template PowerPoints• Survey
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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
