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The guide outlines a 45-minute workshop designed to initiate local idle reduction programs in school districts. It argues that while school buses are safer and more efficient than private cars, diesel exhaust poses significant health risks, particularly to children. The curriculum focuses on debunking myths about idling, explaining the health impacts of particulate matter, and providing implementation strategies such as policy enforcement and the use of auxiliary heaters.

The document outlines a 20-hour self-guided virtual course on satellite data for environmental monitoring, specifically targeting researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean. The curriculum focuses on using Google Earth Engine to analyze tropical forests, land cover, and climate extremes through eight technical modules and six sessions. Participants engage in case studies involving deforestation, drought modeling, and air pollution, culminating in a final assessment requiring a 70% score for certification.

The document provides a syllabus for two training sessions. Session 1 focuses on climate change risks to health systems and the sector's contribution to global warming. Session 2 focuses on vulnerability and adaptation assessments, identifying at-risk populations, and cross-sectoral collaboration to reduce health risks.

The document provides the curriculum for Sessions 3 and 4 of a Pan American course on climate-resilient health systems. Session 3 focuses on assessing vulnerability and 'climate stress testing' for health facilities, while Session 4 covers the adaptation process, including the roles of key stakeholders and the development of adaptation strategies.

The document describes a comprehensive training program focused on transitioning from isolated pilot projects to system-wide health adaptation in the Americas. It details eleven sessions covering the urgency of climate threats, the conceptual difference between incremental and transformational adaptation, and the use of vulnerability and adaptation assessments (V&As). The course emphasizes overcoming institutional resistance, integrating climate considerations into bureaucratic structures, and the importance of inclusive, Indigenous-led approaches to ensure health equity. Additionally, it addresses the need for strategic communication, cross-jurisdictional collaboration, and the synergy between health system decarbonization and climate resilience.

The 'Young Digital Leaders' program, developed by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) and supported by Google.org, is a training curriculum for students aged 12 to 15. It aims to transform young people from passive internet users into responsible 'digital leaders' through five structured sessions: Critical Consumers, Resilient Citizens, Effective Communicators, Rights Experts, and Digital Leaders. The program focuses on identifying misinformation, countering hate speech, understanding digital rights and consent, and using digital tools for positive social engagement.

The Mill Food Recycler Educators Guide, developed by Arizona State University’s Sustainability Teachers Academy in collaboration with WWF, Incite, and Mill, offers a curriculum for K-12 students to manage food scraps and understand food systems. The guide includes specific lesson plans ranging from preschool to 12th grade, covering subjects such as science, math, reading comprehension, and visual arts. These lessons use the Mill Food Recycler to demonstrate the transformation of food waste into 'Food Grounds,' exploring concepts like carbon cycling, chemical and physical changes, and the impact of landfills. Additionally, the document provides strategies for school-wide food waste reduction, such as 'Share Tables' and 'Offer vs. Serve' policies, and highlights the success of the Food Waste Futures Fellowship Program in the Phoenix metropolitan area.