Data literacy—the ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and critically evaluate data—is an essential skill to ensure environmental policies are informed, transparent, and effective. As technology advances, new data products and analytical tools continue to emerge, making it increasingly important to develop the capacity to translate data into actionable insights. Translating data relies on cross-sector communication between scientists, stakeholders, and environmental managers. This course is designed to build broad data literacy and equip students with the foundational skills needed to interpret, evaluate, and apply data in support of environmental decision-making. The course outcomes are a balance between building core data literacy, developing analytical skills, and connecting those to real-world environmental policy applications. Through hands-on activities and applied case studies, students will explore real-world challenges in climate change, natural resource management, sustainable development, and ocean governance. balance between building core data literacy, developing analytical skills, and connecting those to real-world environmental policy applications. By the end of the course, students will gain the confidence and practical experience needed to engage in meaningful dialogue with scientists, policymakers, and community stakeholders to support evidence-based environmental action.