(e)mission (im)possible

The "(e)mission (im)possible" project was launched to address the urgent need for climate action, as highlighted by the IPCC 1.5°C Special Report (2018). In 2024, the EU presented the 2040 climate...

The "(e)mission (im)possible" project aimed to develop climate action skills of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian aid (DC&H) professionals , strengthening NGDOs’ role in climate leadership. The goal was to provide flexible and certified learning opportunities that equipped current and future professionals with key climate neutrality competences. A MOOC ensured broad accessibility, while an advanced training scheme offered in-depth knowledge, fostering the creation of a new professional profile: the DC&H Climate Strategist. The project also developed a replicable methodological framework to facilitate the integration of climate neutrality skills into higher education and NGDOs. By fostering collaboration between HEIs, NGDOs, and climate experts, the project enhanced sector-wide capacity, empowered professionals to implement sustainable strategies, improved their organizations’ climate footprint, and contributed to systemic change in international cooperation and humanitarian aid.

The project implemented a series of activities, structured to deliver a comprehensive training pathway: - The design and delivery of the “(e)mission (im)possible” MOOC – A Massive Open Online Course designed to mainstream key competences on climate action among current and future Cooperation & Humanitarian (DC&H) professionals. The MOOC is structured into four thematic clusters: The human dimension of climate change; Climate change basics: climate science and international governance; Organisations’ actions to curb emissions and to improve their climate action; Engaging other actors in change: donors, partners, local communities and policy makers. The total duration is of approximately 25 hours (including 6 hours of video lectures and 19 hours of individual works, reading and tests to check competencies gained.). It has been conducted in three editions and remains available online in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian. - The development of a Climate Neutrality Training Scheme, which aims to support DC&H's organisations to identify key aspects of their carbon footprint and develop strategy plans to reduce their emissions, while enhancing their climate positive actions. In this perspective, we have developed a lifelong training scheme implemented throughout 8 months aiming to develop and test a training scheme and related Toolkit with NGDO partners and their staff. The pilot action has been structured in: - A LTT activity, Short Time Joint Staff Meeting (one-week hybrid training). - A Training on the Job program consisting of eight online tutoring sessions to support participants in implementing climate strategies in their organizations. As a result of the pilot action, we finalised and published the Climate Strategy Toolkit, for a total of 10 tools, including the "(E)mission (Im)possible Climate Action Calculator" and the "Climate Strategist Manual" , all available in five languages. - The drawing and publication of a methodological framework to allow the replication of the methodologies and training schemes developed by the project, targeting universities and NGOs. Published as a comprehensive resource entitled “Implementing a Climate Strategy pathway - a guideline for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Sector”, the resource provide key tools and advice for the replication of (e)mission (im)possible HE flexible and lifelong training scheme, both for the MOOC (R1) and for the Climate Strategy Toolkit (R2): Methodological approaches and remarks; Implementation scheme and task division; Target learners and requirements; Training scheme and learning contents; Monitoring and assessment scheme ; Validation and recognition of the training ( credits framework); The climate neutrality strategist profile in the DC&H sector. Additionally, dissemination activities included, a multi-languages website, a social media campaigns, newsletters, n. 4 webinars to disseminate the project results, and n. 6 multiplier events to engage NGOs, higher education institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. The project also ensured robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes to assess impact and sustainability.

The "(e)mission (im)possible" project successfully delivered a range of tangible outputs across its three main results, fostering climate neutrality competencies in the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid (DC&H) sectors. - A (e)mission (im)possible Massive Open Online Course of 25-hour (including 6 hours of video lectures and 19 hours of additional learning materials for individual works) available for free in five languages (EN, ES, FR, PT, IT) and successfully delivered in three editions (1 pilot and 2 final tuned) - 1,270 participants enrolled in the MOOC - 42 staff members from partner organizations enhanced their skills through Learning, Teaching, and Training (LTT) and the Training on the Job sessions - Throughout project activities 402 partipicants earned certification, acquiring formal recognition of their climate strategy competencies. - Five climate strategies were designed and adopted by participating organizations, integrating sustainability into their operations. - The Climate Strategy Toolkit published , available in five languages (EN, ES, FR, PT, IT), includes the Climate Strategy Manual and nine annexes, featuring the Climate Action Calculator developed within the project. - A comprehensive resource “Implementing a Climate Strategy pathway - a guideline for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian organisations” (R3), ensuring the replication and scalability of the project’s training model, available in five languages (EN, ES, FR, PT, IT). Communication and Dissemination - 1453 subscribers to the project newsletters and 7 newsletters sent to keep stakeholders informed. - A project LinkedIn page with 475 followers - Approximately 70,000 people reached by the social media campaign promoted on the LinkedIn channel and on the social media channels of the partners - Six multiplier events and four webinars, with a total of 317 participants and 244 views, promoting the project's impact and fostering collaboration among NGOs, universities, and institutions.