Leadership and climate change

Climate change is increasingly accepted as an all-encompassing global issue. For decades different groups have been developing strategies and technologies to mitigate the trends that have brought about climate change, and find ways to adapt to its impending impacts.

We now have a wealth of knowledge and awareness about climate change challenges and opportunities. But there is a gap between what we are capable of doing and what is actually being done. To close this gap between talk and action we require leadership at every level. We all need to recognise our role and begin to think about how our leadership can help tackle the defining issue of our generation.

This module brings participants from across Europe together in London to:

* Observe leadership on climate change modelled in practice – London is at the cutting edge of innovation on transformation to low carbon solutions.
* Interact with the leading economic, environmental, social and political players driving forward action on climate change in London, the UK and Europe.
* Understand the role of business and global economic systems in achieving a low-carbon economy.
* Determine their personal role as change-agents for climate action within their spheres of influence.

By the end of the module participants have:

* Understood the challenges and opportunities for action on climate change in Europe.
* Identified opportunities for personal and organisational intervention to push for action on climate change.
* Developed the core leadership and personal skills that they will need to act as climate leaders.
* The ability to act as climate champions within their organisations and institutions.
* Developed networks and personal connections that will help support them in taking action on climate change in the future.

The module focuses on three thematic areas:

* Leadership and climate change
* Towards a low carbon society
* Financing a low carbon transition

To explore these themes, we welcome contributors from diverse sectors such as: Business in the Community, Carbon Trust, The Climate Group, EDF Energy, Friends of the Earth, HSBC, London School of Economics, and the UK House of Commons.

Skills-building sessions involve expert input and personal capacity development:

* Communicating Climate Change - Lucy Shea, Futerra
* Negotiation Essentials - James R Alvarez, Expert Hostage Negotiator
* Effective Networking - Daphne Thissen, The Partnership Builder