A Carbon Literacy Course will give you an understanding of what climate change is, the scale of its effects, and how museums fit into the global, national and local picture to address climate change.
Course materials + self-guided activities: Distributed by email Monday 2 November 2026
In person training: Monday 9 November 2026, 10:00-16:30
Location: Clore Learning Suite, Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PT
Optional action planning drop-in surgery session: Thursday 12 November, 10:30-11:30, online
This training is for you if you are interested in:
Engaging in sector-specific foundational learning about climate change and its impacts, and how museums fit into the global, national, local and sector picture to address the challenges we face
Gaining the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop and take action to reduce carbon impacts and influence positive change in your museum practice
Achieving Carbon Literacy certification
Hosted by North East Museums in partnership with Museum Development England, 26 free places are available to participate in on-site Carbon Literacy for Museums training. Train alongside members of the NEM team and explore first-hand how they are bringing climate awareness and action to life at Great North Museum: Hancock and across the North East Museums sites. Places are available to people working in and with museums supported by Museum Development England. This training is part of annual international Carbon Literacy Action Day.
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