Rebooting Connection 2026: Free Online Climate Communication Course for Young Changemakers [200 Slots; With Certificate; Ages 18

One Resilient Earth and Mouvement Colibris have launched applications for Rebooting Connection: A Learning Journey for Young Creative Changemakers, an international online programme designed to help young people use empathic communication, storytelling, and digital creativity to address the climate crisis.

The programme will run from 22 September to 1 December 2026 and will bring together 200 young adults from across Europe and beyond. Participants will explore how communication, ethical technology, and collective action can strengthen climate resilience while building meaningful connections across communities.

Successful participants who complete the programme requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion.

About the Organisers

One Resilient Earth is a nonprofit organisation working to strengthen climate resilience through education, collaboration, and systems thinking.

Mouvement Colibris is a French movement inspired by the philosophy that individual and collective actions can contribute to ecological and social transformation through community-led initiatives.

Together, they have developed this learning journey with support from the European Union to help young people become effective climate communicators and changemakers.

About the Learning Journey

Rebooting Connection is an interactive online course that combines climate education, ethical digital communication, storytelling, emotional resilience, and community building.

The programme is designed to help participants understand how communication influences climate action and how creative, inclusive, and responsible digital practices can inspire positive social change.

Instead of focusing only on climate science, the course explores how empathy, dialogue, storytelling, and collaboration can help communities respond more effectively to today's environmental and social challenges.

What Will Participants Learn?

During the programme, participants will explore how to:

Communicate with empathy across different perspectives.
Create stories that inspire climate action.
Build communities based on trust and collaboration.
Use digital tools ethically while reducing environmental impacts.
Understand the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.
Strengthen emotional resilience in climate work.
Develop communication strategies that encourage belonging, hope, and collective action.

Programme Highlights

Organisers: One Resilient Earth & Mouvement Colibris
Mode: Online
Programme Duration: 22 September – 1 December 2026
Workshops: Six interactive online workshops
Workshop Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CET
Participants: Up to 200 learners
Certificate: Certificate of Completion (subject to successful completion of the programme requirements)
Fee: Free

Who Can Apply?

Applications are invited from young adults who:

Are 18–30 years old.
Care about climate action and sustainability.
Want to create positive social or environmental impact.
Are interested in communication, storytelling, creativity, or digital media.
Believe in inclusion, diversity, and collaborative climate action.

The programme particularly welcomes:

Students
Young professionals
Artists
Activists
Community organisers
Sustainability practitioners
Social entrepreneurs
Content creators

Although the programme primarily focuses on participants based in Europe, applicants from other countries are also welcome to apply and adapt the learning to their local context.

Learning Format

The programme includes:

Interactive Online Workshops

Participants will attend six live online workshops covering:

Climate resilience
Ethical storytelling
Digital communication
Community building
Artificial Intelligence and sustainability
Emotional wellbeing
Collaborative leadership

Online Learning Platform

Participants will also receive access to an online community platform featuring:

Workshop recordings
Learning resources
Community discussions
Networking opportunities
Volunteer opportunities

Optional In-Person Workshops

Selected participants may also join optional workshops in:

Paris
Berlin

These workshops are optional and can accommodate approximately 20 participants each.

Featured Speakers

The programme will feature experts from diverse fields, including:

Britt Wray – Researcher and author focusing on climate change and mental health.
Loretta J. Ross – Human rights educator and author of Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel.
Madelaine Ley – Philosopher and technology adviser working on robotics and AI.

Additional speakers will be announced by the organisers.

What Will You Gain?

Participants will have the opportunity to:

Develop climate communication and storytelling skills.
Learn ethical approaches to digital media and technology.
Explore decentralised and low-carbon digital tools.
Connect with young changemakers from different countries.
Build collaborative climate projects.
Receive emotional support throughout the programme.
Earn a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the final assessment and survey.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can register through the official Eventbrite registration page.

Applications will remain open until all 200 places are filled, so early registration is recommended.

Important Dates

Programme Begins: 22 September 2026
Programme Ends: 1 December 2026
Registration: Open until capacity is reached
Workshop Schedule: Tuesdays (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CET)

Official Registration

Apply Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rebooting-connection-a-learning-journey-for-young-creative-changemakers-tickets-1991379812626

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the programme free?

Yes. Participation is free for selected learners.

Who can apply?

Young adults aged 18–30 years. While the programme is primarily designed for participants based in Europe, applicants from other parts of the world are also encouraged to register.

Is the programme completely online?

The core learning journey is conducted online. Optional in-person workshops will also be organised in Paris and Berlin for a limited number of participants.

Will participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the programme requirements, including the final assessment and survey, will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Is there an application deadline?

There is no fixed closing date. Registrations will close once all 200 places have been filled, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.