Faced with the enormity of the climate crisis, figuring out how to respond as an individual can be overwhelming to the point of paralysis. Recognizing this challenge, non-profit startup Shift has developed a 12-week program of group sessions for people who are eager but unsure of how to make a difference.
The program is segmented into expert-led online sessions focused on distinct areas of sustainable living. It offers practical guidance on lowering a household's carbon footprint, covering topics from sustainable eating to home energy efficiency. For those deterred by the cost and complexity of green home upgrades or uncertain how to cook eco-friendlier meals, Shift provides both a roadmap and a sounding board. Moreover, the sessions help build climate conversation skills, enabling participants to initiate and navigate impactful discussions.
Amsterdam-based Shift ran pilots in 2022 and is now hosting several programs a year, with the next one starting in September 2023. Each series is open to up to 20 participants.
