Today, we are overwhelmed with information about climate and the environment. It’s everywhere: in newspapers, on television, and across social media. But how much of what we read is truly accessible to everyone? Often, those without a specialized background face complex language filled with scientific terms and difficult-to-interpret data. As a result, instead of understanding and taking action, many feel left out.

The One Degree project was created to bridge this gap, targeting an audience often overlooked by environmental information: people with low education levels, young people, refugees, migrants, and unemployed women who struggle to access traditional educational resources. One Degree provides these groups with practical tools to understand climate change and adopt more sustainable behaviors in daily life, using simple, direct, and accessible language.

One Degree is not just about information—it’s also about education. It doesn’t just say, “we need to reduce emissions” or “we should save energy,” but explains how to do it in concrete terms, with practical and easy-to-apply tips. For example, many people don’t know that lowering the thermostat by just one degree can make a significant difference in energy consumption, reducing both bills and environmental impact. Or that closing doors to unused rooms helps keep heat where it’s needed, avoiding waste. These are small, accessible actions that don’t require major investments but, when combined, can have a significant impact.

The project is built around clear and practical educational materials, such as the educational kit, which covers topics like energy savings, responsible resource use, and countering environmental misinformation. Another key tool is the handbook, which explains fundamental concepts like the greenhouse effect, the role of greenhouse gases, and the consequences of climate change in a straightforward and intuitive way. The handbook also provides concrete data on issues such as deforestation and human impact on global warming, offering clear scientific evidence to debunk doubts and fake news on the subject.

To support teachers and trainers, One Degree has developed an online course designed for educators, social workers, and professionals working with adults, refugees, and migrants. This tool offers teaching methodologies and specific content to make climate, energy, transport, housing, and food-related topics accessible, with a focus on how to integrate these themes interdisciplinarily across different subjects. The course includes 60 educational activities, ranging from short exercises to more elaborate projects, adaptable to complex and diverse educational contexts.

All One Degree materials are available in a single digital space, the OneDegree Climate Questions Web Portal, an online platform that provides access to all project resources without requiring registration. Available in English, Italian, German, and Greek (with some materials also translated into Arabic), the portal offers textual content in PDF and PPTX formats, as well as podcasts and informational videos, allowing users to choose the format that best suits their learning needs. The navigation is free and customizable, enabling users to explore content according to their interests. 

All resources can be accessed online through the official platform: 

https://onedegreeplatform.com/.

For more information about the project, its partnerships, objectives, and results, visit: 

https://www.howmuchwarmerisonedegree.com/.

Because each of us can make a difference—and even lowering the thermostat by just one degree can contribute to a positive change for the planet.