Climate Training

Welcome! The launch of the refreshed Climate Training Program, this training series will provide residents with the necessary knowledge and skills to address climate change challenges. As climate change poses significant threats to communities, empowering our community becomes imperative in fostering resilience and implementing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Training Timeline

infographic of the timeline of events for the training program

Training Objectives

  • Education: Provide comprehensive training on climate science, impacts, and adaptation strategies tailored to the needs of municipal decision-makers.
  • Capacity Building: Enhance the capacity of local government officials to integrate climate considerations into policy development, planning, and infrastructure projects.
  • Collaboration: Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among municipalities to promote best practices and innovative solutions in climate action.
  • Community Engagement: Engage with diverse stakeholders, including residents and businesses, and cultivate a climate awareness and participation culture.

Let's embark on this journey together towards a more resilient future. Explore the Climate Training Program to learn, collaborate, and take action for a better tomorrow. Together, we can make a difference. Thank you for being part of the solution! 

Module 1: Climate Outlook in San Antonio

What's covered in this training module? Understanding the local impact climate change creates, including its drivers, projected impacts, and regional vulnerabilities.

This video offers English and Spanish captions and ASL translation.

Module 2: Source of Emissions

What's covered in this training module? Understanding the greenhouse gas sources for the city, including each sector, the impacts, and discovering solutions to reduce and improve our overall emissions. 

This video offers English and Spanish captions and ASL translation.

Module 3: Top 3 Immediate Solutions

What’s covered in this module? Understanding the strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at work, on the road, and in buildings, offering practical solutions for minimizing your carbon footprint in each area.

This video offers English and Spanish captions and ASL translation.

Module 4: The Why to Our Work

What’s covered in this module? Understanding the purpose behind the work of CoSA’s sustainability team. It emphasizes how our efforts contribute to our community to build a healthier and more resilient environment through our departmental and organizational initiatives.

This video offers English and Spanish captions and ASL translation.