ENV SP Climate Acton Program
The ENV SP Climate Action Program is a first-of-its-kind learning pathway that connects professional sustainable infrastructure training with hands-on nature-based climate action.
Participants earn their ENVISION Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) designation, Certificate of Completion from Beyond21 Academy, their first two years of professional development hours (PDHs) and a pathway to the Climate Leadership Program.
Most programs end when the course is complete. This program continues through implementation, measurement, and long-term climate action. Participants leave with a professional credential, practical climate-action experience, and a living project that contributes to the resilience of their projects and communities.
Climate Leadership Pathway
01
ENV SP Designation
Earn the internationally recognized ENV SP designation through the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure and build a strong foundation in sustainable infrastructure, climate resilience, leadership, and the Envision Framework.
02
ENVISION NbCS
Earn a Certificate of Completion and PDHs through Beyond21 Academy's self-paced online course title "ENVISION Nature-based Climate Solution". Learn Miyawaki pocket forest principles, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, site assessment, species selection, and design fundamentals to prepare for implementing your own pocket forest.
03
Engineering with Nature
This is where the real fun begins! At this point, you'll tackle your own design using the methodology learned in the online course and resources available through Beyond21 Academy's Pocket Forest Hub. You'll also be teamed up with designated Climate Leader from Beyond21 Academy who will help with you design, calculation and set you up for success in the next stage.
04
Constructing with Nature
With your design in hand - you'll implement your own Pocket Forest during the next planting season. The implementation can be at your own project site, a community location, or at Beyond21 Academy's Living Lab. You'll have the support of a Climate Leader to set up the measurement and monitoring in the Pocket Forest Hub.
05
Measuring Climate Impact
A year after you've planted your Pocket Forest, you'll collect critical data to ensure your installation is healthy and will deliver meaning carbon sequestration long-term. With your Beyond21 Academy toolkit in hand, you'll update your unique tracking page on the Pocket Forest Hub that are part of the community of climate action projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What if cannot complete the program within the timeline?
As long as you complete Stage 1 before December 31, 2026 - you will have your ENV SP designation and can complete the remaining program at your pace. However, it is important to note that you may need to obtain additional credential maintenance hours or pay ENV SP Annual Renewal Fees if you extend the timeline of completion beyond December 31, 2028.
2. Can I complete the program in a different order?
No, the program is designed with each stage as a prerequisite for the next. The only exception is Stage 2. Individuals who have completed "Climate Action through Carbon Sequestration" programming with Beyond21 Academy will have a credit applied to Stage 2, moving directly from Stage 1 to Stage 3.
3. Are my ENV SP membership fees covered?
Yes. If you complete the courses of the ENV SP Climate Action Program within the specified time period, your ENV SP membership fees are covered through December 31, 2028.
4. When will I first have to pay an ENV SP membership fee?
The first membership renewal you may be responsible for paying will be for the membership period beginning January 1, 2029. The amount will be based on the membership fees in effect at that time.
5. Are my credential maintenance hours covered?
Yes. By successfully completing the full ENV SP Climate Action Program, you will earn the credential maintenance hours required to maintain your ENV SP credential in good standing through December 31, 2028.
6. Do I need a planting site before registering?
No. You can begin the program before confirming a site. Site selection, assessment, and design are addressed during the ENVISION Nature-based Climate Solutions course and the Engineering with Nature stage.
7. What do participants earn through the program?
Participants can earn the ENV SP designation through ISI, a Certificate of Completion from Beyond21 Academy, seven professional development hours, practical project experience, and a pathway toward the Beyond21 Academy Climate Leadership Program..
8. Where can the pocket forest be planted?
The forest may be installed at a participant’s project site, a community location, an institutional property, or Beyond21 Academy’s Living Lab, subject to site suitability and program arrangements.
9. Will Beyond21 Academy help with the design?
Yes. Participants will be connected with a practitioner through Beyond21 Academy Climate Leader Program who will support the design process, calculations, Pocket Forest Hub resources, and preparation for implementation.
10. How does this program connect to the Climate Leadership Program?
Completion of the ENV SP Climate Action Program provides participants with practical climate-action experience and a pathway to continue developing their leadership skills through Beyond21 Academy’s Climate Leadership Program.
Open to professionals, post-secondary students, faculty, and researchers interested in taking meaningful climate action.
Full Program
$475*
Includes:
✓ENV SP Course & Credential
✓Beyond21 Academy Courses & Certification
✓Design Support from Climate Leaders
✓ENV SP PDH through the end of 2028
✓ENV SP Renewal Fees through end of 2028
*exclude taxes and any costs incurred by participants for materials to complete the program.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our team by email.
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