Our Why

Our Why

The earth’s temperature is rising. Humans are rapidly destroying the environment that sustains us in countless ways. The obscene inequality in distribution of wealth and innumerable other social inequities are growing. Structural racism is translating into climate injustice.

People care about these issues but struggle to know what to do. For Common Earth, there are no obvious answers or easy solutions. Instead, we provide a holistic understanding of the various forces involved and help participants shift their thinking from hopelessness to possibility. We are building a community of people with this new perspective. Together this community can overcome the barriers and share in the emerging caring society that puts carbon in its place.

Our Why
OUR APPROACH

We are modeling a world built on compassion, empathy, and care where all beings can thrive. This happens in the small cohorts that experience the course together as well as the local instantiations of our community that are popping up all over the globe that we call Kiths.

We are all about seeing relationships and expanding our understanding of the vast networks of interconnections that are all around us. With this systemic understanding of the world, we are better poised to identify paths forward and operate in concert with the universal laws of nature.

We know that our individual and collective thinking are responsible for our experience of the world; we understand that by changing the way we think, we can improve the world we are living in. This endogenous approach is a fundamental insight that comes to us from the great systems thinkers who tell us we can never change a system if we don’t include ourselves as part of that system. 

Community is an essential part of what we do. We are shifting from a focus on the individual to the collective and broadening our understanding of who and what is a part of our global community. This interconnective, inclusive lens is fundamental to building a sustainable and caring world for all.

OUR FOCUS ON PRINCIPLES

Common Earth is interested in basic principles. They govern the entire universe. Gravity, electricity, and ecosystems are all governed by basic principles. There are even principles of how we experience life. When one understands a fundamental principle, effective action becomes possible. When you encounter a new principle, you see the bigger picture and new possibilities present themselves. It is easy to see this strategy in action. When the Wright Brothers understood Bernoulli’s Principle, the possibility of fixed-wing flight emerged.

 

In-depth understandings of principles shift thinking and promote motivation to take effective action. A community of people armed with this deeper understanding of how the world works will be unstoppable. Changing our thinking changes the world we create.

Our Story

In 2019, dismayed by the increasing severity of the climate crisis, Common Earth Founder, David Patterson had the insight that many of the tools that had helped him in his professional life could be equally helpful to a community struggling to respond to the enormity and urgency of the problem.

 

He joined forces with Sarah Patterson and Melak Mengistab to develop the first iteration of the Insights program. In October 2020, the first cohort came together with people from Canada and the US. As of January 2024, our global community has grown to 28 cohorts, connecting people from over 45 different countries.

 

Over this same period, we have expanded the ways in which we are reaching people and have developed and delivered courses for younger audiences, workshops for schools, and our team have become sought-after guest speakers in universities, associations and companies, and on podcasts to share our insights and perspectives on how to respond to this opportunity to reimagine the world in which we want to live.

Daisy Daisy

Our Daisy

Daisies are often seen as a symbol of new beginnings, breakthroughs, and bright futures. In Celtic, Norse, and Roman mythology, daisies also represent harmony, balance, and transformation. We use the symbolism of the daisy to highlight important sites of individual and community-based care, working to enhance environmental sustainability through regeneration and rehabilitation. 

 

We take inspiration from James Lovelock’s Gaia model, which asserts that living organisms and their surroundings have evolved together as a single living system that affects the condition of our planet. 

 

We are building a new society, one where all beings live in balance with each other and where we focus on our commonality.

Our Team

Our team includes thoughtful people from around the world who are passionate about understanding the complexities of climate change as part of a larger meta crisis and are committed to how we can evolve into a global post-carbon, caring society. With diverse backgrounds, our team members bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to their commitment to drive meaningful change through community building and the construction of a shared understanding and language.

What our community is saying

Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
Garth Nichols
Havergal College – Toronto, Canada
"Havergal has been working with Common Earth to support the programming for our "TC-9 Course". This course is a transdisciplinary course designed to put students in front of big challenges of our time using the framework of the UN SDGs. Com…
Philippa Prinsloo
London, United Kingdom
"Common Earth is a brilliantly designed course and expertly facilitated. Each week I felt like there was yet another “Aha” moment – I found the whole experience incredibly expansive. Built on the foundations of First Principles and Syst…
Kirt Charter
St. Michael's College School – Toronto, Canada
“As a co-moderator of the Common Earth Club at our school, I've been impressed by the profound growth and understanding our students have demonstrated in embracing the challenges of a “post-carbon caring society”. Through the teaching…
Samantha Cameron
Toronto, Canada
“I enjoyed the Common Earth program so much. Each of the topics, pre-work assignments and discussion questions were so well thought out. You can tell how much care and effort has gone into crafting the program. The pre-work was the right…
Stefano Tronci
Hong Kong
I joined Common Earth because I felt the need to acquire new knowledge and tools to apply to my work in sustainability. Through the course, I knew I would learn how to view Climate Change as a systemic issue and understand the economic, soc…
Ishu Subba 
ICA Nepal , Katmandu, Nepal
“For a person without knowledge of environmental science, the Common Earth Course deepened knowledge and understanding of the climate crisis. The course provided ample opportunities for dialogue across cultures, and geographies. It also i…
Bob Jeffery
Sudbury, ON – Canada
Common Earth took me on a journey of both familiar, vaguely familiar and new narratives. The readings, discussions and shared reflections really grounded the learning. The stories we shared were as valuable as the material that I read. The…
Irene Barr
West Vancouver, Canada
“I loved the Common Earth program.  The pace of the work and the variety of information was actually exciting to learn and the people that I met throughout the program allowed me to develop relationships that went beyond the program.  I…
Susie
New Jersey, United States
For a non-technical person, this has been a great experience for me to understand better what the scientific and mathematical issues are that are driving climate change.
Clara, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The Common Earth Youth Program gave me insight into the climate crisis but also my peers and the way that they view the world around them. It gave me and many of my friends a safe space to reflect on ourselves and many other issues. I was s…
Swikriti Parajuli
Kathmandu, Nepal
My journey with the Common Earth Course has been profoundly transformative and enriching. The most valuable aspect was gaining a deeper understanding of Systems Thinking, which completely changed how I perceive interconnectedness and reshap…
Felipe
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I joined this program hoping to help make positive change in the world and it went way beyond that, starting with a deep personal change. This program is life-changing and a force for good! Every single human should go through this experien…
Ella, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
The program has completely changed the way I think and view every situation. I’m more attuned to different perspectives, especially nature’s. My view on the climate crisis has changed to positively hopeful, after witnessing incredible w…
Shubhani Budhathoki
Kathmandu, Nepal
This educational journey has been nothing short of enlightening, fostering a deep appreciation for the urgency and complexity of the climate crisis while equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proactive agent of change…
Corina
Ottawa Valley, Canada
There were so many “This changes everything” moments during both modules. I have been able to move past much of my frustration and feeling overwhelmed with the global problems. I, now, feel like I have an entire community of people that…
Wesley, Grade 12
Toronto, Canada
Common Earth was a program like none other I had ever heard of. Each meeting introduced new and more efficient ways of thinking that I could build off and use in other parts of my life. The people I met were such a big indicator of the type…
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