Shift's group sessions help individuals take action to shrink their carbon footprint

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.