LEAD Europe Programme
Key dates*
29 June-3 July 2009 London: Towards a Low Carbon Society
7-11 September 2009 Brussels: The EU and Leadership Towards a Sustainable Future
8-14 November 2009 Beijing International Session: Impacts, Innovation, and Interdependence
The unifying theme of the three modules is leadership and climate change.
Leadership and Sustainability
Do you want to become a responsible leader in rapidly changing world? Would you like to be part of an international network of leaders for sustainability?
About the LEAD Europe Programme
Using leadership and climate change as a lens to explore sustainable development issues, the LEAD Fellows’ programme is one of the most dynamic engaging, and innovative leadership and sustainability programmes in Europe.
LEAD will take you on a learning journey that will allow you to see for yourself how government, business and communities are tackling climate change challenges and opportunities both locally and globally.
Your challenge is to explore and uncover the leadership gaps and to consider how you can become a more effective advocate for change, wherever you live and work.
Programme Aims
- To explore leadership and sustainability challenges and opportunities in Europe and the wider world
- To create a network of leaders for sustainability in Europe who can act together to address urgent global sustainability challenges
- To foster understanding and collaboration across all sectors including government, business, the media and not-for-profit organisations.
Indicative Programme Content
Main theme: Leadership and climate change, challenges and opportunities
Specific module themes:
London: Low carbon society, urban transition, the role of finance, understanding global complexity
Brussels: The European Union (EU), how it works, EU leadership role in the world, energy policy, European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), decision-making, networking, advocacy and influencing skills
Beijing: Adapting to climate change, learning from China, the right energy mix for the future, business and climate change, the financial crisis and the Green “New Deal”
Cross cutting themes: Interdependence, innovation, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, equity, responsibility, climate change communication.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of the complexity of global leadership and sustainability challenges and opportunities
- Demonstrable sustainable leadership competencies for inspiring individual and organisational change
- Ability to harness the skills and knowledge of culturally diverse teams to create innovative and contextually relevant solutions
- Confidence to engage and network with people from different sectors, cultures and levels
Recent Contributors
Past speakers and partners include:
- Jon Williams, Partner, Sustainability & Climate Change, PWC
- Tony Juniper, Independent Sustainability and Environment Adviser, Former Director of Friends of the Earth
- Satu Hassi, Member of European Parliament
- Frauke Thies, EU Energy Campaigner-Renewable Energy, Greenpeace
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What Fellows have gained from the LEAD Europe Programme
"The LEAD experience was an eye opener to me, where I met many like-minded people from all around the world. I am actually not alone in thinking that fundamental changes are necessary today, in order to reach quality of life for everyone tomorrow. The LEAD training provided me with tools and knowledge on how to get a grip on this complex issue of sustainable development, but most of all, how to get the necessary inspiration. It has probably been just one of those life changing moments..."
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Contact us
Edward Kellow Head of Training
Vanessa Rudge Training Consultant
Bridget Burns Training, Network and Communications Officer
Laura Hughes Project Officer, Training and Capacity Development
If you have any questions about the programme or how to apply, please contact us either by telephone on +44 (0)207 9738 8720 or email: europe2009@lead.org
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For further information about this annual programme, follow the links below:
- LEAD's approach to training and learning
- The programme structure
- Personal and professional benefits to be gained from joining the programme
- Fees and fundraising
- How to apply
*Associates must attend all three modules in order to join the LEAD Network and complete a LEAD Associate Project. Subject to negotiation with programme directors, a small number of applicants from business may attend the London module only.