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Goal 13: Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

This is the SDG logo for goal #13 Climate Action written in white letters in a green square

Blog

  • from The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness (GMCTL) at the University of Saskatchewan. This post helps instructors to identify ways in which they can infuse Goal 13 Climate Action into their own courses. It provides learning outcomes, ways to reflect, share & act and curricular connections and questions for students related to Goal 13. 

Case Studies

  • The website has case studies specific to each Sustainable Development Goal. These provide information on programs, projects and policies being implemented in cities around the globe to accomplish Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Visit the for the . The GEEP was launched by the , the , and the (NAAEE). The GEEP developed a list of topics in environmental education to achieve the environmental protection goals in each country and address issues such as climate change through environmental education and citizen engagement.

Infographics

  • on SDG 13 by the . This infographic illustrates an overview of impacts of climate change, targets and indicators and progress reports. UNDESA acts as the Secretariat for the SDGs, providing substantive support and capacity-building for the goals and their related thematic issues, including water, energy, climate, oceans, urbanization, transport, science and technology, the Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR), partnerships and Small Island Developing States.
  • on SDG 13 by the . This document shares eye-opening statistics on the subjects related to climate change such as global greenhouse gas emissions, CO2 emissions and effects on humanity.

Lesson Plan

  • SDG 13: Climate Action - The Corporate Strategies for Climate Resilience lesson is from the at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. This lesson provides insights into the urgent need for climate action and discusses the strategies businesses can adopt to mitigate climate change.
  • The following link will take you to a PDF with the direct link to multimedia educational resources, pedagogical resources and ideas for classroom activities and lesson plans for infusing SDG 13. . 
  • to access lessons to infuse SDG 13 in the teaching of various disciplines. Instructors will find curated materials for videos, e-learning courses, lessons, readings, visualizations, modules, and laboratory activities. 
  •   by for a blend of quality content (resources, websites, books, videos and ideas) and exemplary pedagogy to guide students through an inquiry-driven approach to climate change learning. LSF is a non-profit Canadian organization that was created to integrate sustainability education into Canada’s education system.

Video Library

  • which is a video library that consists of a vast collection of videos in the form of lectures. There is a series of lectures on different themes by Professors from around the world. Videos related to many different themes and issues under each sustainable development goal can be found in this library.  

Websites

  • website that has many creative tools and resources for educators to promote learning about Sustainable Development goals. There are a variety of resources on the website that can be used to teach each SDG such as lesson plans, guides, videos, books, comics, games, quizzes, and many other resources. The resources are available in many different languages.  
  • to access a collection of different resources related to SDG 13. There are interviews, books, journal chapters and articles, blogs, collections and special issues related to SDG 13. 
  • with animated and live-action videos that focus on global learning for teachers and students. The website has 68 animated and live-action films dedicated to Sustainable Development Goals. There are videos exploring each SDG.  
  • to access data related to the progress of Goal 13, its related targets, and indicators. It is a free, open-access resource that tracks global progress toward the SDGs.
  • to access the latest version of climate visuals by Professor Ed  Hawkins. These climate visuals provide important evidence such as warming maps, arctic maps and climate indicators. Professor Ed Hawkins is a climate scientist at National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of Reading.
  •  for Canada-specific statistics and reports categorized by each SDG targets and indicators. The data is provided by  and presented in charts and tables. 

Products

Ecochallenge.org Store provides a diverse range of resources and tools designed to inspire and empower individuals, communities, and organizations to take meaningful action toward sustainability. Offering customizable challenges, guides, and materials, the platform promotes habit formation and collective efforts to tackle global environmental and social challenges.

This initiative is strongly connected to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Climate Action (SDG 13), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). Through interactive challenges and community-driven programs, the Ecochallenge.org Store fosters collaboration and education to drive sustainable change.

 provides tools and resources for sustainability challenges that encourage collective action and habit formation. Educators can utilize these challenges to integrate experiential learning into their curricula, teaching students about real-world sustainability practices and how to drive environmental and social change.

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This initiative is deeply aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3). By encouraging cycling and providing essential infrastructure, Dero contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving urban mobility, and fostering healthier communities.

 offers bike parking and storage solutions to encourage cycling and sustainable transportation. Educators can use Dero products as practical examples in urban planning, sustainability, or environmental science courses, linking theory to practice while promoting active transportation initiatives on campus.