Climate CEGEP (Climate Emergency Grassroots Education Program) is an eight-week, community-based education initiative designed to equip marginalized communities with practical skills for climate resilience, survival, and solidarity. Operated under the authorization of the Neighbourhood Action Centre (NAC-CENAQ), the program is independently managed with the long-term goal of becoming self-sustained and self-financed.

The curriculum, called Post-Apocalypse 101, blends high-tech solutions (e.g., mesh networks, cryptography) with land-based practices (e.g., urban farming, water systems) and direct action training (e.g., street medic skills). Workshops are hands-on, 1–2 hours in length, and include theoretical components.

Core deliverables include:

• A structured, equity-focused curriculum led by expert instructors

• A governance model with defined roles and community participation

• Outreach and engagement with grassroots movements and partners

The program will run in two phases:

• Program development and preparation: March–August 2025

• Main delivery: September 1 – October 31, 2025

Climate CEGEP aims to foster long-term, scalable, and transformative climate preparedness rooted in justice and mutual aid.