• 1 Million Green leaders

    A bold initiative to train 1 million environmental leaders by 2030

    Our goal is to train at least 1 million environmental leaders across more than 36 countries by 2030. The program will focus on developing and training a global network of environmental leaders who will take action in their communities and beyond to solve some of our most pressing environmental challenges. Our environmental leadership training combines environmental literacy knowledge and the development of a bias for effective action. The training will be supported by a network of 50+ trainers who will co-create the curriculum, with the support of leading environmental organizations.

  • State Department programs in Ghana, Kenya, and Namibia

    Building Bridges between the U.S. and Africa Through Environmental Leadership.

    10 Billion Strong, through our fiscal sponsor, Empowerment Works, is implementing three separate State Department public diplomacy programs for emerging environmental leaders which will connect university students in the U.S. with peers in Ghana, Kenya, and Namibia. The programs will begin in fall 2022 and each run for approximately one year.

    The Namibia program will focus on wildlife conservation and include 30 U.S. university students. The Ghana and Kenya programs will both focus on eco-entrepreneurship and each include 15 U.S. university students. Most of the program components will be virtual, though in-person activities will be arranged for the students in the three African countries with our local partners. All of the participants will enroll in the online 16 module / two-month Green Leaders Academy program, which focuses on environmental literacy, leadership development, and civic engagement. Following this course, the students will work on projects to address an environmental challenge in the three African countries.

  • Green leaders Academy

    We organize academies across the world to mobilize emerging leaders to begin their environmental impact journeys. These programs are hosted both online and in-person in collaboration with our local partners and trainers. They are part of a broader initiative led by 10 Billion Strong which aims to train 1 million green leaders in 36 key countries by 2030.

     

    Our current opportunities can be found below this section.

     

    Participants who joined the program will work towards the following outcomes:

    • Gain an understanding of the most pressing environmental issues impacting their communities and the planet.

    • Develop personal and civic efficacy, as well as key social connections to support environmental actions.

    The following environmental literacy, leadership, and civic engagement topics will be addressed:

    • Local & Regional Environmental Overview
    • Circular Economy
    • Conservation
    • Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, and Climate Mitigation
    • Plastic & Air Pollution
    • Leadership
    • Social Innovation & Transformative Action
    • Civic Engagement
    • Environmental Movement Building
    • Stakeholders and Systems

    In Support of the Sustainable Development Goals

    Driving Collective Impact

    Our ultimate goal is to advance environmental quality. As part of our values to support individual agency and allow participants to lead in their local context, we support impact towards environmental outcomes that align with any of the UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life on Land).

    Flexible Online Learning

    Supporting Leaders During Challenging Times

    Online programs are available via learning management system (LMS) called Crew. Participants will login to access readings, course lectures, and submit reflections and short assignments. Participants can complete their work at any time that works for their schedule. This asynchronous learning methodology will allow flexibility for participants who may have unstable internet access or busy schedules. However, we ask that participants be able to complete the program within the timeline of their specific program.

    In-person Trainings

    Building Deep Connections Together

    We work with partners to organize and host in-person trainings. This enables a different type of learning experience and can help participants build strong connections for future collaboration in their communities.

  • Upcoming Green leaders Academy

    Our next program, the Global Green Leaders Academy will run from November 4, 2022 - January 6, 2023. It is part of a broader initiative led by 10 Billion Strong which aims to train 1 million green leaders in 36 key countries by 2030.

     

    The program will be conducted online in English and is focused on preparing emerging youth leaders to understand key environmental issues, and learn how to use the civic engagement to effectively address environmental challenges.

     

     

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