10am-4:30pm
Derbyshire Eco Centre, Middleton-by-Wirksworth
£15* (includes accreditation)
Bring-and-share lunch
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This one-day course will equip you and your community to bring about the rapid reduction in carbon emissions required in the next few years by the climate emergency.
It is suitable for:
This particular course has been created specifically for people living, studying and/or working in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham & Nottinghamshire.
Carbon Literacy is defined as "An awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.”
The Carbon Literacy Project offers a day’s worth of accredited learning, covering:
In order to achieve accreditation you will need to:
*This course is being funded by the Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Local Authority Energy Partnership, a partnership of 18 Local Authorities in the area, and provided by Marches Energy Agency, a Midlands-based charity. The fee charged is simply to cover the cost of accreditation, which will allow you to receive a certificate.
This course is being held at Derbyshire Eco Centre, the county hub for sustainability learning. It's at the heart of Derbyshire County Council's drive to combat climate change. The centre offers a high quality, enjoyable and supportive environment in which to learn the skills we need to enjoy living sustainably and lead lower carbon lifestyles. The centre encourages learning that brings together the interests of people, places and prosperity. It's the first centre of its kind in the country.