The Hive logo Suntrap centre
Beech trees canopy

Climate Leaders Week

The Summer 2024 Climate Leaders: Eco-Action Week
 took place on Tuesday 16 - Friday 19 July, 2024
 

This course is a unique opportunity to learn about the ecology of Epping Forest, get a nationally recognised Carbon Literacy accreditation and develop climate leadership skills. The course is packed with in-depth sustainability knowledge, practical conservation methods and skills for enabling you and others to create positive change.

One night of the course is a residential stay in The Hive camping pods; this includes vegetarian/vegan meals, campfire activities and time to socialise with like-minded peers.

Over the four days you will also hear from people in a variety of green careers and take part in a group project on a real-world climate action challenge. 

Location:
Day 1: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road 
Day 2 and 3: The Hive + overnight residential  
The Hive, Church Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4AJ (the group will walk to The Hive from Chingford, luggage will be transported via minibus. Please let us know if you require any accessibility support)  
Day 4: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road

Who it is for: 
Young people aged 16-21 years
 
Cost:
For people living / studying in the borough of Waltham Forest - £10 to cover Carbon Literacy certification

For people living / studying outside of the borough of Waltham Forest - £70 towards the cost of the tuition, residential night and Carbon Literacy certification
 
How to sign up:
Email thehive@walthamforest.gov.uk to register interest in joining a future Climate Leaders: Eco-Action week programme.
 

Read a blog from one of the participants on the 2023 course.

  • Are you considering a green career?
     

  • Do you want to know more about the climate and ecological emergency?
     

  • Would you like hands on experience exploring the ecology of Epping Forest?
     

  • Do you want to turn your passion and knowledge into positive action?

It definitely opens your eyes about the whole 'climate change' giving you an optimistic look for the future.

Climate Leaders Week 2022 participant

What the Eco-Action Week covers:
 

  • Carbon Literacy Training – Developed by the Manchester Metropolitan University and The Carbon Literacy Project. Topics include climate change science, carbon footprints, a zero-carbon world, and action you can take. By the end you will receive an accredited certificate showing future schools, universities, and employers you are carbon literate.
  • Leading Change for the Climate – The course leaders and project managers from the council’s Climate Emergency team will support you to design and develop a plan for a realistic climate action intervention. You will strengthen your research and communication skills and gain an in-depth understanding of how to go about making practical and behavioural changes in your community.  
  • Ecology techniques – The climate crisis will continue to alter the ecosystem of habitats across the world. Learn key ecological surveying techniques and skills that are used in careers across the environmental sector for monitoring the state of our natural environment. 
  • Learn from experts in different sectors – Each day will be led by experts from environmental education, conservation, political ecology. There will also be opportunities to learn more about green job options and how to take the next steps in your green career.  
The Big Climate Conversation
Climate Learning
Our Environmental Commitment