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About this course

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.

What you'll learn

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 and a thriving 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 aligns with UNESCO competencies for sustainable leadership.
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Course content

* Doughnut Economics: Inspired by Oxford scholar Kate Raworth, this innovative approach redefines economic growth by balancing human needs within planetary boundaries.
2 Systems Thinking and the Circular Economy: Gain a new perspective with Systems Thinking, building on Donella Meadows' work, and explore the Circular Economy’s potential to eliminate waste and redefine value.
b Policy, Regulation, Mitigation, and Adaptation: Examine the influence of global, national, and regional policies on regulations, shaping the mitigation and adaptation strategies in response to climate challenges.
x Problem Solving, Strategic and Critical Thinking: Enhance your ability to develop innovative solutions, craft effective strategies and identify critical pathways for sustainable success.
] Business for Good and Funding: Discover how purpose-driven businesses secure funding while delivering measurable social and environmental impact.
. Internal Communication: Learn how effective internal communication fosters alignment and builds momentum for sustainable change.
A Visioning and Mental Imagery: Join psychologists Jon Rhodes and Jackie Andrade in a session that draws on their expertise with elite sports teams, health, and addiction, using visioning and mental imagery to create bold, inspiring goals for a sustainable future.
{ Culture and Change: Discover how embedding change within culture drives lasting transformation toward sustainable goals by understanding what culture is and why change is adopted.

Key course details

Deadline for applications: Thursday 28 August 2025
Dates: 11 September – 18 December 2025
Duration: 60 hours
Format: Blended (four in-person full days and ten online half days)
Location (for the in-person sessions)
In-person delivery will take place in Cornwall and Devon.
For Devon-based learners: Marine Station (Âé¶¹´«Ã½), Sustainability Hub (Âé¶¹´«Ã½) and (Cornwall)
Or
For Cornwall-based learners: Marine Station (Âé¶¹´«Ã½), , Truro (Cornwall) and (Cornwall)
Course fee: Thanks to Skills Bootcamp funding, the course is up to 90% funded. SMEs (fewer than 250 employees) contribute 10% (ap