Future Climate Leaders

The Future Climate Leaders course is designed to equip learners with the skills, tools and knowledge needed to drive sustainability within their organisation. It prepares learners to be proactive, informed and influential in tackling environmental challenges, making them champions of a sustainable future.

Through an innovative, science-based curriculum, inspiring case studies and hands-on environmental challenges, learners will explore the levers of climate change, develop sustainable leadership skills and discover how to implement practical solutions for a healthier planet, thriving organisation and prosperous individual.

This 10-week course is funded for enterprises in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly through the Future is Green project.

What you’ll learn

This course provides the tools, knowledge and networks necessary to lead your organisation towards a sustainable future. It will ensure that you are equipped to champion green initiatives and drive meaningful change within your organisation.

By the end of the course, you will have a well-developed sustainability project ready to implement as well as a robust action plan, leadership skills and a recognised certification that underscores your expertise and commitment to climate leadership.

This course incorporates UNESCO competencies for sustainable leadership, as shown below.

Who is this course for?

This course is open to employees working in organisations of any size or sector from across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We particularly welcome learners from high-carbon sectors such as energy, transport, construction and agriculture.

This course is aimed at individuals currently in or likely to be stepping up into a leadership role, and who are passionate about making changes towards sustainability within their organisation.

If you would like to apply for place on this course, please complete this form or contact greenskills@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.