Climate Crisis and Green Skills

7 November 2024

This three module online course over three consecutive Thursdays (7th, 14th and 21st November) is designed to support branch activists to plan a strategy to engage with environmental issues in the workplace and at a wider level.

The sessions will be delivered virtually via MS Teams on the following dates:

Thursday 7th November 9.30 – 1.30
Thursday 14th November 9.30 – 1.30
Thursday 21st November 9.30 – 1.30

Participants must attend all three sessions to complete the course.

It will cover:

  • Inequality and the impact of climate change
  • UNISON policy and the role of the environmental officer/green rep
  • Branch Organisation
  • Understanding the sectoral impacts of climate change
  • Developing a strategy to approach the employer and just transition agreements
  • Working with external organisations

Please note to get the most from this course there will be some materials circulated in advance for pre-course reading.

There will be a £25 branch fee for attendance on this course.

Closing date for applications is 11th October 2024

To apply for a place on this course please complete and submit the following form:

Climate Crisis and Green Skills November 2024

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