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Welcome

Hello and welcome from the Youth Rescue Squad Team to this e-learning course! In five exciting modules, you’ll learn how to prepare for natural events like floods or wildfires, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change and how to respond if they happen.You can work through the modules at your own pace. Each module will take around 40 minutes to complete.Ready to get started? Jump into the first module now! Quizzes, puzzles, and multiple-choice questions are waiting for you.Have fun exploring the learning materials!Your Youth Rescue Squad Team

eCourse Overview

Module 1 Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Module 5 Emotional Wellbeing

Module 4 Digital Tools for Extreme Climate Alert and Preparedness

Module 2 Navigating to a Jungle of Climate Information

Module 3 Recognising Danger: Extreme Weather Patterns

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Module 1

Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

What's it about?

Hello and welcome to Module 1" Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences"! Are you wondering what climate change has to do with your everyday life? This module is your starting point for understanding how climate change is already affecting your life, your community, and your future. It's not just about polar bears and distant oceans, but about how heat, storms, or droughts can impact your school, your job opportunities, your health, and your friends. By the end of this module, you will have a clear picture of why this knowledge is the foundation for active engagement and building a more resilient future. You'll be able to:

Identify the main categories of climate change impacts and understand how they are connected.

Understand what climate resilience means and why it matters for young people.

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

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Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Introduction

Climate change is not only about melting ice or distant future risks. It is already changing how people live, learn, work, and stay healthy. Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns. These changes are mainly caused by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. These activities release greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere and cause the planet to warm (UN, 2025).

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Introduction

Climate change affects:

Societies and Communities

The environment

Human Health andWellbeing

Economies and Jobs

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Introduction

Education

FutureSecurity

Young people are particularly affected, because climate change influences...

MentalHealth

JobOpportunities

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Introduction

Take a moment to think about the following questions. These questions are not a test. They are here to help you notice how climate change already affects your own life.

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Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

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Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Climate Change Impact

Climate change creates many different consequences, which are usually grouped into four main categories (European Environment Agency (EEA), 2025).

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Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Environmental Impacts

Europe is warming faster than the global average, increasing the risk of extreme heat and drought (EEA).

Climate change leads to rising temperatures, heatwaves, droughts, floods, storms, and biodiversity loss. Ecosystems are under pressure and may no longer provide clean water, food, or protection from natural dangers.

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Social Impacts

Climate impacts often affect young people and disadvantaged groups more strongly (EEA).

Climate change can force people to leave their homes, increase inequalities, and disrupt communities. People with fewer resources often have less ability to cope with climate risks.

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Economic Impacts

Weather- and climate-related events have caused hundreds of billions of euros in losses in Europe (EEA).

Extreme weather damages homes, schools, roads, and businesses. It can reduce job opportunities and increase living costs. At the same time, climate action creates new jobs in renewable energy and green sectors.

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Health Impacts

Climate change affects physical health (heat stress, respiratory problems, disease spread) and mental health (stress, anxiety). Children and young people are particularly sensitive to heat and air pollution.

Heatwaves are one of the deadliest climate-related risks in Europe (WHO).

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Health Impacts

Source: WHO, 2020

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Health Impacts

Source: American Public Health Association

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Climate Change Impact

Climate change creates many different consequences, which are usually grouped into four main categories: environmental, social, economic and health impact.

BUT...

One climate event often causes all four types of impacts at the same time.

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

True/ False Questions

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

True/ False Questions

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

True/ False Questions

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

True/ False Questions

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Halfway Point

Well Done! By completing the True and False Question you are officially at the halfway point. By working through the past slides, you reached the first objective of this module! You are know able to identify the main categories of climate change impacts and understand how they are connected.

Let's continue!

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Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Climate Resilience

Climate resilience is the ability of people and communities to prepare for, cope with, and recover from climate-related challenges. It is about:

understanding risks,

reducing vulnerabilities,

adapting to changes,

learning and improving from experience.

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Climate Resilience

For young people, resilience matters because climate change affects school, jobs, health, friendships, and future opportunities. Building resilience helps young people feel more confident, connected, and capable of responding to challenges.

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Interactive Quiz

Instructions: There will be different sceneraios displayed on the following slides. Read each situation and choose the answer that shows the best way to handle it. After you answer, you will see a short explanation.

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

Interactive Quiz

Scenario 1 - Heatwave at your school Your school has a heatwave, and outdoor sports are cancelled. You notice some students are struggling with the heat and stress.

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Interactive Quiz

Scenario 2 – Flooded CommunityFlooding damages local roads. Your family’s commute to school and work is disrupted.

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Scenario 3 – Personal Stress During a StormA sudden storm damages your neighborhood. You feel stressed and anxious.

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Reflection Time

Optional Exercise:Write down one personal strategy you can use to cope with unexpected challenges and safe it somewhere you can refind it!

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Almost there

Awesome! By completing the questions on the scenarios and reflecting on your own personal strategy you can use to cope with unexpected challenges, you are almost done with Modul 1. By completing these activities, you’ve reached the second objective of this module: you are know able to understand what climate resilience means and why it matters for young people.

Finish the Modul!

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

True/ False Questions

Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

True/ False Questions

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True/ False Questions

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Module 1: Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

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Source: Gorman, 2018.

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Closing Message

Climate change is already shaping the world you live in — affecting your education, opportunities, health, and the communities around you. Understanding these impacts is not just knowledge; it is the foundation for action.“Climate resilience must leave no one behind”. Building resilience is about recognizing challenges early, preparing for them, and taking steps that reduce harm — for yourself, your peers, and your community.

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Am Ziel!

Module 2

Navigating a Jungle of Climate Information

Module 2: Navigating a Jungle of Climate Information

Welcome to the Jungle

Let's arrive into this topic together. Click on the speaker to listen to the jungle meditation!

Module 2: Navigating a Jungle of Climate Information

What's it about?

Hello and welcome to Module 2 "Navigating a Jungle of Climate Information"! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the flood of information about climate change? Do you sometimes struggle to know which sources you can trust?If so, you’re in the right place! Navigating the jungle of climate information can be tricky, but don’t worry: we’ll guide you through it. By the end of this course, you’ll gain essential skills to tackle these challenges and be confidently able to:

Locate reliable climate information sources relevant to your country.

Evaluate climate information for accuracy, credibility, and relevance.

Use simple strategies to avoid information overload and stay oriented.

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Introduction to Information Litteracy

Source: UNESCO. Online Course to Tackle Climate Disinformation through Media and Information Literacy

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False

Intent to Harm

Dis-informationFalse context Inposter content Manipulated content Fabricated content

Mal-information(some) Leaks (some) Harrasment (some) Hates speech

Mis-informationFalse connection Misleading content

Source: UNESCO, 2018

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What sources do you use?

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Fact Checking is an Essential Methodto Address Dis- & Misinformation

When you have a source in front of you that you are in doubt about whether it is reliable or not you can fact check it through these 4 steps! Fact-checking means checking if something people say or report is actually true and backed up by science.

Verify the source
Verify the information
Consult with experts
Communicate the truth

There are more than 400 active fact-checking organizationsaround the world. Explore this global map of fact-checking sitesto ﬁnd the one nearest to you:

But does fact checking make a difference?

YES - Research suggests that fact-checking can indeed correct perceptions among citizens, as well as discourage the spreading of falseor misleading claims.

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Fact Checking Guide

Source: UNDP, 2025

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Red Flags

Being in the jungle you must avoid the poisonous spiders and snakes. Here are some of the poisonous traits of mis- and disinformation to look out for! By flipping each card you find explanations of what it is and what actions to take.

Cherrypicking is when a piece of true data is manipulated into representing the whole truth. A common example is highligting only parts of statistics about climate change to prove a narrative or an opinion.

If the author is anonymous or lacks relevant qualifications, the source may not be trustworthy. --> So always look up the authors existance and previous work.

Older sources may no longer be accurate or relevant, especially in fast-evolving fields like science or technology. --> So always check the date of the source.

1. Always check whether links on social media are connected to an existing source. 2. URL—websites ending in .edu, .gov, or .org are usually more reliable. 3. Look for HTTPS at the beginning of a site’s URL This is the most secure protocol.

The sources you should trust back up their claims with evidence. If you can’t find citations in the text or a list of references after the text, be cautious and double.

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Outdated Information

Suspecious Links

No References or Citations

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No Author

Cherry Picking

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Two Lies and a Truth

Now it's time to apply your new skills - on the next slide three sources are presented that you can encounter on social media. One is true two are dis/misinformation. Can you spot the reliable source amongst the others?

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Two Lies and a Truth

In 2020 Merian writes a blog on rerserchngate.net: Fantastic news, the Ozone layer is healing. Some expert says that the coronavirus outbreak fastens the recovery of the Ozone layer by decreasing the pollution.

In 2022 Bent and others post this on facebook: This picture from NASA shows the Greenland ice sheet observed from satelite. It shows how the ice has grown by 12% more than normal since 2019. In September and October 2022, it even grew by 35% more than normal.

On linkdin Daniel is sharing this report saying: "Warm water coral reefs are crossing their thermal tipping point and experiencing unprecedented dieback because oceans are warming." Link: https://global-tipping-points.org/

The Ozonlayer is recovering again after effects of Covid 19

Warm Water Coral reefs are dying at high speed due to gobal warming

The ice on greenland is thickening

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Module 2: Navigating a Jungle of Climate Information

Halfway Point

Well Done! By completing the True and False Question you are officially at the halfway point. The topic might still feel complex, but you now know how to distinguish between mis- and disinformation, how to fact-check your sources and how to spot the first red flags of an unreliable source. These are all tools you can use to evaluate climate information for accuracy, credibility, and relevance!

Let's continue!

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Who says what?

A reseach created by IPIE from june 2025 has identified who the key players spreading mis- and disinformation about climate information are and how they do it. The following chapter will inform you about who they are and what they say - so you can better recognise different motivations for creating and spreading mis- and disinformation.

Source: IPIE, 2025

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The Question of Who

Who are the different people and businesses that spread mis- and disinformation? Studies shows that they are often connected and collaborating- just like the many species of the jungle. Click on the map below, which will give you an overview with examples of who it can be.

Source: IPIE, 2025

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The Question of Who

Source: IPIE, 2015

Module 2: Navigating a Jungle of Climate Information

The Question of What

When actors spred untrue or manipulated information about climate information on purpose - these are the documented strategies used most often.

Greenwashing means companies pretend to be more environmentally friendly than they really are. It includes misleading messages and stories about their climate promises and actions. Greenhushing is when companies, as a twist on greenwashing, downplay or hide their sustainability efforts.

Septisism is used to make you doubt the reasons and solutions for climate change. Evidence skepticism is questioning that climate change is caused by humans. Response skepticism is doubting the effectiveness of proposed policies and potential solutions.

These theories usually say that climate change is a hoax, meaning it is not real and has been taken over and misused by politicians, powerful groups, and some scientists to push their own secret goals.

"Climate change doesn't exist." They deny the reality of climate change, to take away focus on their own responsibility, and to block or slow down actions that would reduce the problem.

To slow necessary climate action and to block implementation of environmental policies and other regulation.

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Conspiracy Theories

Greenwashing and Greenhushing

Delay and Obstruction

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Sceptisism

Denial

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Match disinformation and strategy

Real Life Case

Before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia wanted to stay a main fossil fuel supplier to the EU through companies like Gazprom. Because of this, the Russian state pushed several messages: that gas is part of Russia’s national identity, that the EU’s move to renewable energy is “hypocritical” and “political,” and even that renewable energy harms nature.

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Match disinformation and strategy

Real Life Case

The European Commission will still allow petrol and diesel cars in 2035. For a long time, the EU has had an end date for the sale of fuel-powered cars in 2034. But after pressure from the automotive industry and member states, the European Commission has relaxed that ambition. Instead of a zero-emission requirement, the ambition has been lowered to a 90 percent reduction in CO2 emissions from car manufacturers' total fleets.

Module 2: Navigating a Jungle of Climate Information

Match disinformation and strategy

Real Life Case

Research has shown that some Swedish right-wing media shared manipulated photos of Greta Thunberg together with investor and philanthropist George Soros, seemingly to make it look like she is closely and problematically tied to powerful global elites.

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Match disinformation and strategy

Real Life Case

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Almost there

Well Done! By matching the used strategy to the real life cases, you are almost done with Modul 2. The topic might still feel complex, but you now know what actors are key players in spreading mis- and disinformation, what strategies they use and why they use them. These are all tools that equip you to spot the liars and call out their strategy no matter if it is in your neighborhood or innational politics.

Finish the Modul!

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Relevant Data

Not all climate information is relevant to you

Data overwhelm is one of the barriers hindering people in remembering and integrating the information they engage with.

What can I do?

Push the icons to find strategies to avoid information overwhelm:

Source: Shahrzadi, Mansouri, Alavi, Shabani, 2024

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Am Ziel!

Module 3

Recognising Danger: Extreme Weather Patterns

Module 3: Recognising Danger: Extreme Weather Patterns

What's it about?

Hello and welcome to Module 3: "Recognising Danger: Extreme Weather Patterns"!Have you ever asked yourself: “Is this normal weather, or could it already be extreme weather linked to climate change?” Do you know the early warning signs of extreme weather events?In this module, we will explore these questions together. Why? Because extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in many parts of the world, and understanding them helps you recognise warning signs early and stay safe.So, by the end of this module, you'll be able to:

Distinguish between weather, climate, and extreme weather events, and explain at least two local examples.

Identify early warning signs and basic safety measures for at least two common extreme weather events in your area.

Describe how extreme weather is connected to broader climate processes and local vulnerabilities, using simple visual or narrative tools.

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Introduction

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Extreme weather is an event that is unusually intense and can become dangerous. Examples: a heatwave, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding, a severe storm.

Extreme weather can be scary, confusing, and sometimes dangerous. This module helps you recognise warning signs early and make safer choices.

In this module you will:
practise recognising warning signs,
build simple “before, during” safety steps,
connect the bigger picture without getting overwhelmed

Subtitle

Climate is the usual pattern over many years. Example: “Summers here are usually hot and dry.”

Extreme weather is not only about nature. It also depends on where we live, how prepared we are, and who has access to support.

Weather is what happens today or this week. Example: rain today, strong wind tomorrow, 30°C this afternoon.

Let’s start with what you already think you know.

First, we need three simple ideas: weather, climate, and extreme weather.

Module 3: Recognising Danger: Extreme Weather Patterns

Introduction

Quick check-in: where are you starting from?

Move the slider for each statement. There are no perfect answers. This is just to help you reflect.

“I can clearly explain the difference between weather and climate.”

strongly agree

strongly disagree

Feedback: Many people mix these up. You will get a simple way to explain it in 2 minutes.

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Introduction

Quick check-in: where are you starting from?

“I know what to do if a heatwave happens tomorrow.”

strongly agree

strongly disagree

Feedback: Knowing what to do is a key part of resilience. We will build a practical checklist.

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Introduction

Quick check-in: where are you starting from?

“Warnings and alerts are easy to understand.”

strongly agree

strongly disagree

Feedback: Alerts can be unclear. We will practise recognising simple warning signs and safer actions.

Module 3: Recognising Danger: Extreme Weather Patterns

Introduction

Quick check-in: where are you starting from?

“Extreme weather makes me feel worried or stressed.”

strongly agree

strongly disagree

Feedback: That is normal. We will include a short strategy to reduce stress and support others.

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Introduction

Quick check-in: where are you starting from?

“My community is prepared for extreme weather.”

strongly agree

strongly disagree

Feedback: Preparation is not equal everywhere. We will look at vulnerabilities and how support networks help.

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Sort it: Weather, Climate, or Extreme Weather?

Instruction: On the next slide you'll find a Drag and Drop Game. Try to sort each statement into the the correct column (Weather, Climate, Extreme Weather). You will immediately receive the information, whether you sorted the statement to the correct column. Have fun and test your knowledge!

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Weather

Climate

Extreme Weather

“In this region, winters are usually mild.”

“Over many years, rainfall patterns have changed.”

“A long drought that affects water supply.”

“A week of record-breaking heat.”

“It is raining today.”

“A severe storm with unusually strong winds.”

“This afternoon the temperature will reach 31°C.”

“Summers here have been getting hotter over decades.”

“Next week there will be strong winds.”

“Flash flooding after very intense rainfall.”

“A single thunderstorm that lasts 30 minutes.”

“Sea level has been rising over a long time.”

Great! You have the basics.

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Bring it home: local examples

Instruction: Choose two localisation examples below and answer the questions. If you are not sure, make your best guess.

Generic

Spain

Greece

Germany

Belgium

Denmark

I've answered two local examples

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Generic Set

“A very hot week where nights stay unusually warm.”

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Generic Set

“A normal summer day that feels warm for this season.”

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Generic Set

“Over many years, average temperatures in the region increase.”

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Generic Set

“Very heavy rain in a short time that floods streets.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Spain

“A summer week where temperatures reach 40°C in cities like Sevilla or Córdoba and nights stay above 25°C.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Spain

“A typical spring day in Valencia with mild temperatures around 20°C and light sea breeze."

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Spain

“Over several decades, Spain experiences hotter summers and longer drought periods."

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Spain

“Very intense rain in a short time that floods streets during a DANA (gota fría) event in the Mediterranean coast."

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Greece

“A week in July where temperatures in Athens exceed 40°C and the asphalt never cools down at night.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Greece

“A bright, sunny afternoon in June with a refreshing 'Meltemi' breeze blowing across the Aegean.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Greece

“Statistical data showing that winters in the Pindus Mountains have become significantly shorter and milder over the last 50 years.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Greece

“A sudden 'Daniel-style' storm that drops a month's worth of rain on Thessaly in just a few hours.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Denmark

“It is a sunny summer day in June in Copenhagen. It is 16 degrees and your ice cream is barely melting in the sun while you stroll around the city.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Denmark

“It is a cloudy, rainy and windy day in October, where the wind is blowing so strongly that you cycle twice as slowly as you would without wind.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Denmark

“It's February, and there hasn't been a single day when there's been enough snow to make a snowball.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Denmark

“On July 21. 2025 34 millimetres of heavy rain fell in a single day across southern Jutland .”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Germany

“A few years ago, a severe flood in the Ahr Valley destroyed houses and roads after extremely heavy rainfall.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Germany

“The German Weather Service announces icy roads and temperatures of −5 °C across northern Germany tomorrow.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Germany

“In the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, tornadoes can occur every few years and risk causing local damage.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Germany

“In the northern German city of Schwerin, winters are usually cold and summers are mild to warm, with rain falling throughout the year.”

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Belgium

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Belgium

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Belgium

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Weather vs climate vs extreme weather

Belgium

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Warning Signs and Basic Safety Measures

Spot the warning signs

Instruction: On the next slides, you will see two different pictures. Hover over the pictures to find the 4 hotspots showing warning signs. Then check the explanation.

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Spot the warning signs

Heatwave

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Spot the warning signs

Flood risk after heavy rainfall

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Warning Signs and Basic Safety Measures

Checklist Builder

Instruction: Choose the situation that is most relevant to where you live or what you have experienced before.

Heatwave

Heavy rainfall/ Flood risk

Very high temperatures lasting several days, affecting daily routines, health and indoor spaces.

Continuous heavy rain lasting several days leads to rising water levels, affecting daily routines, public spaces and homes

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Warning Signs and Basic Safety Measures

Checklist Builder - Heatwave

Important: This activity focuses only on what you can do before the extreme weather happens.You are not expected to prepare for everything. Choose what feels realistic for you.

Instruction: On the next slide you will find a set of different actions: Select as many or as few actions as you want and add them to your preparation plan by clicking on it.

Let's plan

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Warning Signs and Basic Safety Measures

Checklist Builder - Heavy Rainfall

Important: This activity focuses only on what you can do before the extreme weather happens.You are not expected to prepare for everything. Choose what feels realistic for you.

Instruction: On the next slide you will find a set of different actions: Select as many or as few actions as you want and add them to your preparation plan by clicking on it.

Let's plan

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Checklist Builder - Heatwave

Information & awareness

Basic readiness

I will prepare drinking water for at least one day.

I will make sure basic food is available at home.

I will charge my mobile phone (and power bank).

I will check weather alerts or local warnings.

I will save important phone numbers on my phone.

I will agree with someone how to stay in contact.

I will think about safe routes if leaving the area is needed.

I will avoid places that usually overheat.

I will prepare my living space (shade, ventilation).

I will think about someone nearby who might need extra support.

I will plan how to check on an older person, child, or neighbour.

I will consider what someone with limited mobility might need.

Before a Heatwave,

Check weather alerts or local warnings

Prepare drinking water for at least one day

Make sure basic food is available at home

Save important phone numbers on my phone

Charge my mobile phone (and power bank)

Agree with someone how to stay in contact

Actions

Mobility & surroundings

Care & solidarity

Think about safe routes if leaving the area is needed

Think about someone nearby who might need extra support

Avoid places that usually overheat

Plan how to check on an older person, child, or neighbour

Prepare my living space (shade, ventilation)

Consider what someone with limited mobility might need

Print my Plan

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Checklist Builder - Heavy Rainfall

Information & awareness

Basic readiness

Before a upcoming flood

I will prepare drinking water for at least one day.

I will check weather alerts or local warnings.

Check weather alerts or local warnings

Prepare drinking water for at least one day

I will charge my mobile phone (and power bank).

Make sure basic food is available at home

Save important phone numbers on my phone

I will think about safe routes if leaving the area is needed.

I will save important phone numbers on my phone.

Charge my mobile phone (and power bank)

Agree with someone how to stay in contact

I will agree with someone how to stay in contact.

Actions

I will consider what someone with limited mobility might need.

Mobility & surroundings

Care & solidarity

I will avoid places that usually flood.

I will plan how to check on an older person, child, or neighbour.

Think about safe routes if leaving the area is needed

Think about someone nearby who might need extra support

I will think about someone nearby who might need extra support.

I will make sure basic food is available at home.

Avoid places that usually flood

Plan how to check on an older person, child, or neighbour

I willl prepare my living space (clear cellar items; set up barriers)).

Prepare my living space (clear cellar items; set up barriers)

Consider what someone with limited mobility might need

Print my Plan

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Halfway Point

Well Done! By creating your personal preparation plan, you are you are officially at the halfway point. By working trough the past slides, you reached two out of three objectives of this module. You now can distinguish between weather, climate, and extreme weather, and you can spot early warning signs of extreme weather.

Let's continue!

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Complexity and interconnectedness

Match Events, Causes, Vulnerabilities and Impacts

Instructions: On the next three slides, you will see different weather events. Each event is linked to possible causes, vulnerabilities, and impacts.When you connect causes, events, vulnerabilities, and impacts, you can better understand why some situations become dangerous fast, and who may need more support.

Drag the terms below into the correct place in the graphic.
Options that do not fit should be placed in the “Doesn’t Apply” box.
Feedback during the activity:

If a match is incorrect, the item will return to its original position.
If a match is correct, it will stay in place.

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Cause:

Doesn't apply

Event:

Very heavy rainfall

Vulnerabilities:

Impacts:

Cause:

Vulnerabilities:

Impacts:

Flood-prone streets or low-lying areas

School or service disruption

Warmer air can hold more moisture

Higher average temperatures

Few green spaces or little shade

Flooding and transport disruption

Drier conditions in some periods

Housing that does not stay cool

Health stress and dehydration risk

Limited access to transport/support

Water supply pressure

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Cause:

Doesn't apply

Event:

Heatwave

Vulnerabilities:

Impacts:

Cause:

Vulnerabilities:

Impacts:

Flood-prone streets or low-lying areas

School or service disruption

Warmer air can hold more moisture

Higher average temperatures

Few green spaces or little shade

Flooding and transport disruption

Drier conditions in some periods

Housing that does not stay cool

Health stress and dehydration risk

Limited access to transport/support

Water supply pressure

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Cause:

Doesn't apply

Event:

Drought

Vulnerabilities:

Impacts:

Cause:

Vulnerabilities:

Impacts:

Flood-prone streets or low-lying areas

School or service disruption

Warmer air can hold more moisture

Higher average temperatures

Few green spaces or little shade

Flooding and transport disruption

Drier conditions in some periods

Housing that does not stay cool

Health stress and dehydration risk

Limited access to transport/support

Water supply pressure

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Complexity and interconnectedness

A local story: what happened here?

“After days of unusually warm weather, the forecast warned of intense rain. In the evening, rain became very heavy in a short time. Some streets filled with water fast. A low underpass flooded first. Public transport stopped for a while.Some people felt prepared because they had seen alerts and avoided low areas. Others felt confused or scared, especially those who could not easily move or who did not know where to go. The next day, people shared stories: some helped neighbours, others felt overwhelmed by the images and messages online.”

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Complexity and interconnectedness

A local story: what happened here?

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Complexity and interconnectedness

A local story: what happened here?

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Complexity and interconnectedness

A local story: what happened here?

Risk is not equal. Preparedness includes information, safe spaces, and support networks.

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Almost there

Awesome By matching causes, events, vulnerabilities and impacts, you are almost done with Modul 3. By completing these activities, you reached the last objective of this module: You are know able to describe how extreme weather is connected to broader climate processes and local vulnerabilities.

Finish the Modul!

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Quick Knowledge Check

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Quick Knowledge Check

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Quick Knowledge Check

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Quick Knowledge Check

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Quick Knowledge Check

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Quick Knowledge Check

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Quick Knowledge Check

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My Takeaway

Exercise:Answer the questions on the following slides. There is no right or wrong. It's just your personal and individual 3-step plan. You have 30 seconds for each question.

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My Takeaway

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My Takeaway

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My Takeaway

You do not need to know everything. Recognising danger early and taking small steps can make a real difference.

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Am Ziel!

Module 4

Digital Tools for Extreme Climate Alert and Preparedness

Module 4: Digital Tools for Extreme Climate Alert and Preparedness

What's it about?

Hello and welcome to Module 4: Digital Tools for Extreme Climate Alert and Preparedness! As you have already seen by now, extreme weather and climate emergencies are becoming more frequent across Europe. Floods, wildfires, heatwaves, and severe storms can develop quickly, often with little time to react.When something dangerous is about to happen, the first sign is usually a digital alert. A message on your phone. A warning sound. A map showing risk in your area. These alerts are not just information; they are signals that help you make decisions that protect your life and the people around you.But receiving an alert is only the first step.Many people are unsure what to do next:

Is this message official?
How urgent is it?
Should I stay, move, or call for help?
What actions are safe and which ones increase risk?

This module helps you answer those questions.

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What's it about?

You will learn how official digital alert systems work across Europe, how to recognize trustworthy warnings, and how to read maps and signals correctly. Most importantly, you will practice what to do in the first minutes after an alert, when calm decisions matter most.Through interactive scenarios, maps, and short decision challenges, you will move from simply receiving alerts to acting on them safely. You do not need special equipment or professional training, just awareness, good judgment, and clear steps.By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Recognize official alerts and warning signals.

Understand what they mean for your location.

Take safe, practical action during a crisis.

Know when and how to ask for help.

This is not about fear. It is about being ready. When the next alert arrives, you will know what to do

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Digital Alerts: Signals to Act

A digital alert is not just information. It is a signal from public authorities telling you that real or immediate danger exists and what action is expected from you.

Official Digital Alert

News Update

Sent by public authorities (civil protection, emergency services)
Triggered by real or imminent danger
Reaches people in a specific area
Arrives with a clear warning sound or message
Tells you what is happening
Tells you what to do now

This is an alert

This is not an alert

Explains events or situations
Written for general audiences
Not location-triggered for your phone
No instruction for immediate action
Meant to inform, not direct behaviour

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Information only

Action required

Title

Write a brief description here

AI generated picture

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Digital Alerts: Signals to Act

A digital alert is not just information. It is a signal from public authorities telling you that real or immediate danger exists and what action is expected from you.

Social Media Post or Forwarded Message

Public Warning Message

This is an alert

This is not an alert

Issued during emergencies like floods, fires, storms, or heatwaves
Sent through official warning systems
Short, clear, and fast

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Created or shared by individuals
May be incomplete or inaccurate
Often emotional or speculative
No official authority behind it
May spread faster than facts

Take it seriuosly and follow the instructions

Not reliable for decisions

Title

Write a brief description here

AI generated picture

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Digital Alerts: Signals to Act

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Trust the Source, Not the Noise

In an emergency, popular does not mean reliable. Official alerts come from designated public authorities, not from social media, influencers, or news outlets. Trust comes from who sends the alert and the system behind it.

Show me how it works

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Trust the Source, Not the Noise

Only authorised public bodies can issue public alerts. They use official warning systems designed to deliver clear, consistent instructions to people at risk.

Click on the dots, starting on the left, to follow the path of an emergency alert until it reaches you.

Authorities

Alert Systems

Delivery Channels

You

National or Regional Public Warning Systems

Alerts are sent through protected, official systems.
These systems are tested and monitored.
They are designed to work during crises, even when networks are under pressure.

Civil Protection / Emergency Authorities

Alerts are approved by trained public officials.
Decisions are based on verified emergency information.
Individual users, companies, or media outlets cannot trigger public alerts.

Phone / Siren / Media

Alerts are delivered through multiple channels at the same time.
This increases reach and reliability.
If one channel fails, others can still work.

The person at risk

You receive the alert because your location matters.
The alert is relevant to your safety right now.
You are expected to act on the instructions.

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Quiz: Spot what is Wrong

⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNING – PLEASE READ Huge storm coming tonight!!! 🌪️ Authorities say it could be very dangerous. Everyone in the area should stay inside and share this message so others know. Stay safe!!!

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Quiz: Spot what is Wrong

Weather UpdateHeavy rain is expected across several regions of the country this weekend. Flooding might occur in many places. People are advised to be careful and stay informed.

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Quiz: Spot what is Wrong

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Different Alerts. Different Actions.

Not every alert means the same thing. Some require you to act immediately. Others tell you to prepare.

Click on the bottoms below to get to know the urgency scale!

Act Now

Inform

Prepare

What this means

What to do

What this means

What to do

Immediate danger exists
Delay increases risk
Instructions must be followed now

Act immediately
Follow official instructions
Do not wait for confirmation from others

A risk exists or may develop
No immediate danger yet
Situation is being monitored

Stay informed
Check official updates
Be aware of changes

What this means

What to do

Conditions may worsen
Early action reduces risk
You may need to act soon

Charge your phone
Plan safe routes or shelter
Be ready to follow instructions

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Different Alerts. Different Actions.

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Different Alerts. Different Actions.

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Different Alerts. Different Actions.

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One Alert. Many Channels.

In emergencies, systems can fail. That is why authorities never rely on just one way to warn people. Redundancy saves lives. Official alerts are sent through several channels at the same time. If one channel does not reach you, another one can.

Media & Public Displays

Summary

Sirens

Apps

Phone (Mobile Network Alerts)

✔ Alerts are duplicated on purpose✔ No single channel is perfect✔ Together, they reduce risk

Title

Use this side to give more information about a topic.

Subtitle

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Preparedness = Staying Reachable

Preparedness does not mean buying equipment or preparing for the worst. In this module, preparedness means one thing: Making sure alerts can still reach you when you need them.

“Stay Reachable” Micro-Habits

Why it matters

Emergencies often affect power and networks
A charged phone keeps you informed longer
Early charging avoids last-minute stress

Emergency alerts are not regular notifications
They may be disabled by mistake
Enabling them ensures critical warnings break through silence modes

Phones can lose signal, battery, or data
Other channels reinforce alerts
Knowing where to look saves time

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Enable Emergency Alerts

Charge Early When Risk Is Forecast

Know Your Backup Information Source

Quick Tip

Title

Quick Tip

Write a brief description here

If severe weather is forecast, charge before it arrives.

One backup source is enough

e.g. Radio or TV, Sirens, Official public displays or announcements

Check once. It can make the difference.

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Understand the Signal Before You Move

These warning levels use the same Inform → Prepare → Act logic you already learned, shown visually on maps.

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Understand the Signal Before You Move

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Understand the Signal Before You Move

Colours describe risk and impact, not certainty.Warning levels combine how likely something is with how serious it could be.

Act Now

Inform

Prepare

What this means

What to do

A potential risk exists

Stay aware
Check update
No immediate action required

What this means

What to do

Risk is increasing

Get ready to act
Charge your phone
Plan safe options

What this means

What to do

Immediate danger or high impact

Follow official instructions
Move, shelter, or evacuate as told
Do not wait for confirmation

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Understand the Signal Before You Move

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Understand the Signal Before You Move

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Understand the Signal Before You Move

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Halfway Point

Well Done! By completing the sections "Digital Alerts: Signals to Act" and "Understand the Signal Befor You Move", you are you are officially at the halfway point. By completing the activities within these chapters, you’ve reached two out of four objectives of this module: you can now recognise official alerts and warning signals and understand what they mean for your location.

Let's continue!

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From Alert to Safe Action-Preparedness During the Crisis

In real life, alerts rarely arrive at a convenient moment. You might be studying, gaming, working, or being with friends. The steps on the following slides are designed to work even when you are distracted or stressed.

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Key rule: The first minutes matter most.

Universal Crisis Rule

Step 1: Stop → Think → Act

Pause. Breathe. Do not rush or guess.

What is the risk? Where am I? What does the alert tell me to do?

Follow the instructions in the alert.Move to a safe place if told.Ask a trusted adult for help if unsure.

Stop

Think

Act

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Key rule: The first minutes matter most.

Universal Crisis Rule

Step 2: Protect Yourself First

Check:✔ Is the area safe?✔ Are there immediate hazards?✔ Where is the safest place right now?

If the answer is unclear, move away from danger first.

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Key rule: The first minutes matter most.

Universal Crisis Rule

Step 3: Call for Help — Correctly

When to call:Only if there is immediate danger or injury.

Who to call:112 (works across Europe) local emergency numbers

What to say:

Where are you?
What is happening?
Who needs help?
What dangers are present?

Stay on the line unless told otherwise.

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Self Assessment

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Instruction: You receive an official alert.You must decide what to do first and next.Each choice has consequences.

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's risky to finish packing, because delaying to pack increases danger.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's dangerous to check social media first, because waiting for confirmation wastes time.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Well done! You've chose the safest option leaving the area at risk. Leaving the immediately reduces risk.

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Well done! You've chose the safest option following the official evacuation route. Official routes avoid fire spread.

Go to the next scenario

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's dangerous to take a shortcut, because they may be blocked or unsafe.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's risky helping others. Altough helping others is important, you only should do it, when it's safe.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Well done! You've chose the safest option preparing to move and monitoring updates. Early preparation reduces stress.

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's risky to ingnore the warning until the water is visible. Waiting removes reaction time.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's unnecessary to evacuate immediately. In addition, evacuation requires instruction..

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Well done! You've chose the safest option moving to higher ground as instructed. Higher ground reduces risk.

Go to the next scenario

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's dangerous to drive through shallow water, because the water depth is unpredictable.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's risky to stay inside and wait. Staying may trap you.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Well done! You've chose the safest option reducing activity, hydrating, and staying cool. Those actions reduce health risk.

Go to the next scenario

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's risky to continue with normal activities, because ignoring heat increases danger.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's unnecessary to leave the city. Travel is not required.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Well done! You've chose the safest option by going inside, far away deom the windows. This reduces injury risk.

Go to the final question

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's dangerous to stay close to windows, because they may shatter.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

Rethink your choice: it's risky to go outside to secure objects. Outdoor exposure increases harm.

Do it again

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The First Minutes After an Alert

Quiz: What Do You Do Next?

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Safe Help and Basic First Aid

Quiz: Can You Help — Safely?

Instruction: In a crisis, helping can save lives, or create new victims. In each situation, decide if and how you can help safely.

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Safe Help and Basic First Aid

Quiz: Can You Help — Safely?

Module 4: Digital Tools for Extreme Climate Alert and Preparedness

Safe Help and Basic First Aid

Quiz: Can You Help — Safely?

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Safe Help and Basic First Aid

Quiz: Can You Help — Safely?

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Safe Help and Basic First Aid

Quiz: Can You Help — Safely?

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Safe Help and Basic First Aid

Drag and Drop: “Safe Help Order”

Instruction: Bring the four different actions at the bottom of the slide, into the correct order, by sorting them to the correct "Step" field:

If a match is incorrect, the item will return to its original position.
If a match is correct, it will stay in place.

Step 3

Step 1

Step 4

Step 2

Call emergency services if needed

Stop if conditions become unsafe

Help only within your abilities

Check if the area is safe

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Safe Help and Basic First Aid

Final Reflection Check

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Almost there

Awesome! By working through the different scenarios and experiencing the consequences of various actions, completing the quiz “Can you help – safely?” and finishing the drag-and-drop exercise, you are almost done with Module 4. By completing these activities, you’ve reached the last two objectives of this module: you are now able to take safe, practical action during a crisis and know when and how to ask for help.

Finish the Modul!

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From Knowledge to Readiness

Climate emergencies do not begin with chaos. They usually begin with a signal. A message. A sound. A map.This course showed you how to recognise that signal, understand what it means, and act without panic. You learned that alerts are not warnings meant to scare you. They are tools designed to help you make safer decisions early.You do not need to predict the future. You only need to respond when the signal arrives. When the next alert appears, you will know:

how to recognise it,
where to get reliable information,
and what safe action looks like.

Readiness is not about fear. It is about awareness, calm, and choice.

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Confidence Check: “My Takeaway”

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Confidence Check: “My Takeaway”

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Closing Message

Alert

Understand

Act

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Am Ziel!

Module 5

Emotional Wellbeing

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

What's it about?

Hello and welcome to Module 5: "Emotional Wellbeing"! Climate change and extreme weather do not only affect our environment. They also affect how we feel, think, and react.Heatwaves, floods, constant alerts, or worrying news can create stress, fear, frustration, or exhaustion. These reactions are not a weakness. They are human responses to uncertainty and pressure.In this module, we will focus on well-being. Within this module, you will:

explore common emotional reactions to climate-related stress

learn simple ways to take care of yourself

create a small personal support plan that fits your real life

There is no single perfect way to cope. This module offers a range of strategies and invites you to explore which ones work best for you in different situations.

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Well-being and climate stress: you are not alone

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Common reactions to climate-related stress

People react differently to climate-related stress and extreme weather. There is no single “right” reaction.Below are some common emotional and psychological responses. Recognising them is the first step to taking care of yourself and others.

This often happens when situations feel unpredictable or out of your control.

This is sometimes the body’s way of protecting itself from overload.

This can be a response to feeling powerless or treated unfairly.

Stress can make thinking clearly more difficult.

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Long periods of stress can reduce your energy.

Anger or frustration

Anxiety or constant worry

Overwhelm or Exhaustion

Numbness or disconnection

Difficulty concentrating

Title

You may feel mentally or physically drained, even without doing much.

Write a brief description here

You may feel irritated, angry, or impatient.

You may feel tense, restless, or always on alert.

You may feel emotionally flat or detached.

You may struggle to focus or make decisions.

Key Message

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Common reactions to climate-related stress

Scenario-based recognition activity

Instructions: Read each situation carefully. For each scenario, select all emotional reactions that you think could reasonably appear.

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Common reactions to climate-related stress

Scenario-based recognition activity

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Common reactions to climate-related stress

Scenario-based recognition activity

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Common reactions to climate-related stress

Scenario-based recognition activity

Climate-related events can trigger emotional reactions even when they do not affect us directly.Recognising how we feel in these situations helps us understand our own limits, needs, and responses. There is no single “correct” emotional reaction.Emotions are signals, and learning to notice them is an important step towards building climate resilience, both individually and collectively.

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Well-being and self-regulation strategies

Well-being strategies do not have to be complex.Small, realistic actions can help reduce stress and increase a sense of safety and control.Explore the strategies below. They are flexible and can be adapted to different situations, energy levels, and available resources.

Prepare basic needs (water, food, phone charged)
Reduce information overload by choosing one reliable source
Plan who you could check in with if needed
Rest when possible and respect your limits

Breathe slowly for one minute
Ground yourself: notice three things you can see and hear
Take short breaks from screens or news updates
Stay hydrated and cool, if possible

Talk to someone you trust
Allow yourself time to rest and recover
Limit replaying stressful images or news
Acknowledge what you managed to do, even small actions

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Before stressful events

During stressful events

After stressful events

Title

Preparing can help you feel more grounded and ready.

Focus on the present moment and your immediate needs.

Recovery is part of resilience, even when the situation has passed.

Write a brief description here

Building resilience is not about doing everything right. It is about finding small actions that support you.

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Personal strategy selector

What works for me

Before choosing any strategies, take a moment to check in with yourself.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Personal strategy selector

What works for me

Instructions: On the next slide you will find different well-being strategies. Select 2 to 4 strategies that feel realistic for you. Not the ones you “should” do, but the ones you could actually use.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Personal strategy selector

What works for me

💧 Drinking water regularly

🫁Short breathing exercise

📰 Taking a break from news

💬 Sending a message to someone I trust

✍️ Writing down worries

🌿 Spending a few minutes outside or near a window

💬 Sending a message to someone I trust

🌿 Spending a few minutes outside or near a window

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Personal strategy selector

What works for me

For one of the strategies you selected, answer briefly:

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Personal strategy selector

What works for me

There is no perfect combination of strategies.What matters is choosing actions that fit your real life, your energy, and your situation. Small, realistic strategies are more likely to be used than “ideal” ones.Well-being strategies are tools, not rules. You can adapt them, change them, or ignore them when they do not fit. Resilience grows when you know what supports you and when to use it.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Halfway Point

Well Done! By selecting your personal wellbeing strategy, you are you are officially at the halfway point. By working trough the past slides, you reached two out of three objectives of this module. You explored common emotional reactions to climate-related stress, and learned simple ways to take care of yourself.

Let's continue!

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Personal well-being support plan

Step1: Start with yourself

When things feel stressful or overwhelming, small actions can help create a sense of calm or safety.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Personal well-being support plan

Step 2: People I can connect with

Well-being does not have to be managed alone.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Personal well-being support plan

Step 3: External or professional support

Sometimes stress lasts longer or feels heavier. In those moments, external support can be important.

If I feel overwhelmed for a longer time, I could contact:

Health or counselling centre

Community organisation

Local support service

Helpline or phone support

You do not need to contact these services now.This step is about knowing that support exists and where to find it.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Personal well-being support plan

Takeaway

Building a well-being support plan does not mean you expect things to go wrong.It means you recognise your needs and prepare to take care of yourself.You deserve support, from yourself and from others.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Barrier and accessibility reflection

Step 1: Normalising barriers

Support plans often fail not because they are wrong, but because they do not match real-life conditions. Noticing barriers is part of building a plan that actually works.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Barrier and accessibility reflection

Step 2: Identify possible barriers

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Barrier and accessibility reflection

Step 3: Simplify and adapt

Choose one barrier and complete the following sentence:

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Barrier and accessibility reflection

Step 4: Reality check

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Almost there

Awesome! By creating your personal well-being support plan and considering what might get in the way, you are almost done with Module 5. By working through the past slides, you reached the last objective of this module! There is only a small wrap-up quit left and then you're done with the module.

Finish the Modul!

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Wrap-up Quiz

Instructions: Answer the following questions by selecting the option that best reflects what you have learned in this module.There are no trick questions. This activity is about understanding, not testing.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Wrap-up Quiz

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Wrap-up Quiz

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Wrap-up Quiz

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Personal affirmation

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Closing Message

You do not have to deal with climate-related stress alone. Awareness, small actions, and shared support make a real difference.What matters is not doing everything, but doing what is possible.

Module 5: Emotional Wellbeing

Am Ziel!

End of the eCourse!

How to print your Preparation Plan

On a computer:

Close this window after reading the instructions.
Press the Print Screen key on your keyboard (sometimes called “PrtScn”).
Select the area of your plan.
The screenshot will be automatically saved.
Open a word processor, paste the screenshot, and print the document.

On a smartphone / tablet:

Take a screenshot of your plan:

Android: press Power + Volume Down at the same time
iPhone: press Side Button + Volume Up at the same time

Open the screenshot in a notes or word processing app.
Print the screenshot or save it for later.

Tip: Make sure only your plan is visible before taking the screenshot.

What this channel does well

Provides detailed information
Shows maps, updates, and guidance
Offers accessibility features

Limits of this channel

Requires installation and notifications enabled
Depends on internet connection and battery
May fail during network congestion

Apps support alerts, they do not replace them.

Think again!

Remember the following:

Weather = short-term conditions (hours, days). Climate = long-term patterns (many years). Extreme weather = unusually intense events that can cause harm.

What to have in mind about the Map...

The map gives science-based insights into what different actors, at different levels of society, are involved in spreading disinformation.

Not everyone in each actor category spreads disinformation; the map shows examples where such tendencies have been documented.

This map is based on findings from a systematic review on information integrity.

The review includes more studies from and about the U.S. than from other regions. Because of this, the map does not fully show all patterns in Europe or how Europe relates to other continents.

Access the Map of Actors here

How to print your Preparation Plan

On a computer:

Close this window after reading the instructions.
Press the Print Screen key on your keyboard (sometimes called “PrtScn”).
Select the area of your plan.
The screenshot will be automatically saved.
Open a word processor, paste the screenshot, and print the document.

On a smartphone / tablet:

Take a screenshot of your plan:

Android: press Power + Volume Down at the same time
iPhone: press Side Button + Volume Up at the same time

Open the screenshot in a notes or word processing app.
Print the screenshot or save it for later.

Tip: Make sure only your plan is visible before taking the screenshot.

Create your own climate library

Where can I find sources?

By answering or asking your local librarian the following questions you can create your own climate libary

What webpages and newspapers do I use to source local knowledge about the climate crisis?
What are the most trusted and responsible AI- and other search platforms, that can support me in finding knowledge?
What scientists have the finger on the pulse on the green topics I care about while also fact checking their content and how can I follow their work?
What documentaries or reports exists that can deepen my knowledge about the areas of climate crisis that touch my life?

Be intentional with your attention

Decide what questions are important for you to answer before starting your research.

This allows you to focus on the parts relevant to you.

By researching intentionally you avoid being a consumer of random knowledge e.g. in your social media feed.

When lost in 100 open tabs you can always return to your questions and see whether you have found answers.

Questions to guide your research

What am I interested in knowing about?
What are areas of the climate crisis that is important to me and the people in my life, my hometown or my hobbies?

Rest your brain

Your brain needs a break in order to digest and incoorporate new information. Scrolling on your phone is the opposite of a break because your brain is overloaded with information.A "real break" can be a meditation, a walk, a nap - something that does not stimulate your brain with new information.

Still tired or overwhelmed? Learn more about the 7 types of rest that every person needs here:

What this channel does well

Reaches large groups
Provides continuous updates
Works when mobile networks are overloaded

Limits of this channel

Slower for urgent first warnings
Requires access to devices or public spaces

Media reinforces alerts and explains them.

What this channel does well

Reaches phones automatically in the affected area
Works without apps or registration
Fast and hard to miss

Limits of this channel

Requires phone to be on and charged
May not provide detailed maps or updates

This is often the fastest way to reach many people at once.

What this channel does well

Reaches people outdoors
Works even when networks are down
Signals immediate danger

Limits of this channel

Does not explain what the danger is
Requires you to seek more information

Sirens mean “pay attention now.”

These reactions are normal!

They do not mean you are weak or failing.

End of Module 1

Congratulations! You completed Module 1 "Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences"! If you're motivated, you can jump straight to another module or you can take a break. The Youth Rescue Squad Team is looking forward to lead you through the rest of the eCourse!

Take a break

Module Overview

End of Module 2

Congratulations! You made it through the jungle and completed Module 2 "Navigating a Jungle of Climate Information"! You now have the tools that will help you though any jungle of mis- and dis- Information about climate change. If you're motivated, you can jump straight to another module or you can take a break. The Youth Rescue Squad Team is looking forward to lead you through the rest of the eCourse!

Module Overview

Take a break

End of Module 3

Congratulations! You are now an expert for extreme weather patterns and completed Module 3 "Recognising Danger: Extreme Weather Patterns"! If you're motivated, you can jump straight to another module or you can take a break. The Youth Rescue Squad Team is looking forward to lead you through the rest of the eCourse!

Module Overview

Take a break

End of Module 4

Congratulations! You completed Module 4 "Digital Tools for Extreme Climate Alert and Preparedness"! If you're motivated, you can jump straight to another module or you can take a break. The Youth Rescue Squad Team is looking forward to lead you through the rest of the eCourse!

Module Overview

Take a break

End of Module 5 and the eCourse

Congratulations! You completed Module 5: “Emotional Wellbeing”! And that means you’ve successfully finished the entire eCourse! 🎉 The Youth Rescue Squad Team hopes you enjoyed the journey and that you now feel more confident in dealing with climate-related challenges.

We wish you all the best and remember: You’re always welcome to come back and refresh your knowledge anytime! As the song “We Are the World” reminds us: “We can make a better day.” Every action counts – including yours.

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Resilience Building eCourse

Navigation through the eCourse

Navigation through the eCourse

Welcome

eCourse Overview

Module 1

Anatomy of Climate Change Consequences

What's it about?

Introduction

Introduction

Climate change affects:

Introduction

Young people are particularly affected, because climate change influences...

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Climate Change Impact

Environmental Impacts

Europe is warming faster than the global average, increasing the risk of extreme heat and drought (EEA).

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Social Impacts

Climate impacts often affect young people and disadvantaged groups more strongly (EEA).

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Economic Impacts

Weather- and climate-related events have caused hundreds of billions of euros in losses in Europe (EEA).

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Health Impacts

Heatwaves are one of the deadliest climate-related risks in Europe (WHO).

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Health Impacts

Health Impacts

Climate Change Impact

True/ False Questions

True/ False Questions

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Halfway Point

Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience

Interactive Quiz

Interactive Quiz

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Interactive Quiz

Reflection Time

Almost there

True/ False Questions

True/ False Questions

True/ False Questions

True/ False Questions

Video

Closing Message