The Climate Project Training Programme UK
In March 2007, Former US Vice President Al Gore delivered a
climate change training programme to 200 of the UK’s top leaders
from business, government, media, education and civil society. The
programme brings together leaders who are committed to
communicating and taking action on climate change across the UK and
internationally.
The 1½ day training programme, led by Al Gore, utilised the
slide-show behind Al Gore’s Oscar-winning film and best-selling
book, 'An Inconvenient Truth'. It engaged delegates in dialogue
that clarifies the issues around climate science, and considers the
potential actions and barriers to action in addressing
greenhouse-gas emissions.
UK leaders who are considered to have the
greatest potential to effect change within organisations and wider
systems were selected to participate in this programme. This
approach makes it possible to engage in sophisticated dialogue and
explore relevant and innovative mechanisms and tools targeting
solutions to climate change. It also ensures that trainees are able
to engage effectively with the learning and potential actions if
they are drawn from similar levels of understanding and influence.
The process is designed to help trainees understand the issues and
to think critically about solutions and actions required to address
climate change issues.