The opportunity to boost knowledge and skills comes through a series of climate emergency training and workshops this May. The accredited courses are being run by the E3 project (a partnership between South Lanarkshire Council and Elevator UK under the Community Renewal Fund) and environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful. 

The courses are free to access and aim to equip communities and businesses with the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful part of a low-carbon Scotland.

Those interested in taking part can sign up for both the introductory workshop and accredited training course or choose just one part of the programme. However, eligibility for a certificate of carbon literacy from Keep Scotland Beautiful is based on completing both.

Full details are:

• 11 May (10-11am): An Introduction to the Climate Emergency - A one-hour virtual workshop, open to anyone who wants to better understand the science of climate change and reflect on how they and/or their organisation will be impacted. It will also help attendees identify what practical action can be taken to reduce their own carbon footprint locally in South Lanarkshire. 
• 12 & 19 May (10am – 12.30pm): Accredited Climate Emergency Training - Structured in two sessions of two-and-a-half-hour virtual workshops, as well as approximately three hours of self-study, attendees will learn about the local, national, and international action needed to tackle the climate crisis and identify the impacts, risks, and opportunities for Scotland. 

Claire Herbst, Acting Climate Emergency Training Coordinator for Keep Scotland Beautiful, explained: “Scotland has pledged to become a net-zero country by 2045, meaning that both individuals and businesses will need to adapt their daily habits and unite to achieve this goal. Having carbon literate businesses and individuals is vital to understanding the climate emergency and responding to the risks, opportunities, and responsibilities ahead. 

“Our climate emergency training is for anyone who wants to know more about what the current climate science is or what the data around climate change is. More importantly, it’s about learning as an individual, business, or organisation in any sector what can they do to make a difference.”

Visit the E3 website to check your eligibility and sign up now.