Climate Leadership Program
The Climate Leadership Program (CLP) is a structured, experiential pathway designed to equip participants with the knowledge, practical skills, and implementation experience required to advance nature-based climate solutions—grounded in pocket forest learning and delivery.
It is a new forms of experiential, impact-focused education that moves at the speed of the climate crisis. Where your level of commitment, not your collection of accolades, reflects the impact you can have. Where the depth of your passion, not the reach of your wallet, determines the knowledge you can access. Where leadership is measured in seasons, not quarters.
Take ownership in your future with the Climate Leadership Program!
Climate Leadership Pathway
01
Foundational Knowledge
The first stage of the program involves completing online, asynchonous "Getting Started with Pocket Forests" course. This two hour course will provide you with the foundational knowledge of climate action through nature-based solutions (NbS).
02
Experiential Learning
Once you're completed the online course, you can join one of our in-person Climate Action through Carbon Sequestration in-person course at our Living Lab. The three hour experiential course will guide you through the design and installation of a pocket forest including understand carbon sequestration mechanisms, measurements, and implementation opportunities.
03
Meeting of Minds
For those keen to take their knowledge and action to the next level will join the Climate Leadership Retreat, a multi-day event with lectures, workshops, and guest speakers. This immersive experience will focus on the role of climate leaders to take meaningful climate action in their work and their communities - earning the unique distinction of Climate Leader.
04
Making an Impact
Climate Leaders make up the collection of individuals that have completed the full program (online course, in-person course, and retreat). These individuals have the opportunity to engage with Beyond21 Academy to support future classes as teaching assistants, support research and knowledge sharing as researchers, as well as use the knowledge to conduct work in their communities or for their organizations with Beyond21 Academy resources.
Climate Ambassador
Commitment:
(1) Complete the online learning at your own pace;
(2) Complete an in-person Living Lab session and participate in installation;
Requirements:
(1) Complete online course (2 hours, self-paced); (2) Attend in-person Living Lab training (3-5 hours, in-person);
(3) Participate in planting a pocket forest
Outcomes:
(1) Certificates of Completion for each course; (2) Recognition as a Climate Ambassador
Climate Champion
Commitment:
(1) Lead a pocket forest design with support and resources from Beyond21 Academy;
(2) Coordinate a planting day and ensure proper installation practices;
(3) Collect monitoring data to track outcomes in the Pocket Forest Hub
Requirements:
(1) Climate Ambassador designation;
(2) Design and plant a pocket forest (at the Living Lab or in your community); (3) Measure outcomes through the Pocket Forest Hub
Outcomes: (1) Access to Beyond21 Academy implementation templates. tools, and guidance; (2) Recognition as a Climate Champion
Climate Leader
Commitment:
(1) Participate in multi-day, immersive workshops, lectures, and collaborative sessions
(2) Build a practical action plan for implementing broader climate initiatives in your community through NbS;
(3) Connect with a peer network of practitioners and changemakers
Requirements:
(1) Climate Champion designation;
(2) Statement of Impact Application;
(3) Complete Climate Leadership Retreat (multi-day immersive experience; (4) Support research and/or courses with Beyond21 Academy
Outcomes: (1) Certificate of Completion (Climate Leader); Recognition as a Climate Leader; (2) Opportunity to deliver training and support implementation
Climate Mentor
Climate Mentors are a part of the teaching community of Beyond21 Academy. These are Climate Leaders who have supported the installation of at least ten (10) Pocket Forests and delivered training in their own communities under the Climate Leadership Program. Climate Mentors play a critical role in supporting Ambassador, Champions, and Leaders to amplify the climate benefit of everyone in involved in the program.
Open to professionals, post-secondary students, faculty, researchers, and community groups interested in taking meaningful climate action.
Full-time Student (18+)
Fully Subsidized*
The Climate Leadership Program is fully subsidized to any post secondary student (including those entering post-secondary in the coming year or having graduated within the past year).**
Professional
$2,700
New Canadians and job seekers may be eligible for subsized costs, please include a note in your application regarding your current status.**
The above cost exclude taxes and any costs incurred by participants for transportation, lodging, or meals.
*refundable deposits throughout the program to ensure commitment to limited spaces and completion
**not including material fees for community or private property implementation
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our team by email.
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