ECR Sustainability Training Academy Venice
March 30th - April 5th 2025 Venice
Enabling Green and Just Transitions
Discover the Journey of One of Our Past Participants at the ECR STS Global 2.0
Explore the journey of Anjelica P. Ancheta, a third-year PhD candidate, who shares her experience at the Early Career Researchers’ Sustainability Training School (STS) Global 2.0. From researching water security and resilience to collaborating on innovative projects, Anjelica highlights the valuable insights and connections gained during this experience.
Building Resilience: Highlights from the ECR Sustainability Training Academy in Venice
ECR Sustainability Training Academy 2025
From 30 March to 5 April 2025, the Institute for Global Sustainable Development (IGSD) at Warwick hosted the ECR Sustainability Training Academy in Venice an intensive, week-long programme designed to support the next generation of climate leaders. Twenty outstanding early-career researchers from eight countries came together for a transformative learning experience at the forefront of climate justice, resilience, and sustainable transitions.
Over the course of the Academy, participants engaged in collaborative workshops, interdisciplinary group discussions, immersive study visits, and hands-on activities rooted in real-world contexts such as Lankaran (Azerbaijan), Bukhara (Uzbekistan), and Bengaluru (India). Through direct engagement with practitioners and communities, participants explored innovative solutions and built a network of peers dedicated to advancing global climate resilience.
The Academy's unique approach combining rigorous academic training with experiential learning equipped researchers with practical tools to address the complexities of just transitions. Participants left the Academy not only with enhanced analytical and methodological skills but also with fresh inspiration to drive positive change in their own work and communities.
Participant Voices
Hear directly from our 2025 cohort as they share their reflections, insights, and key takeaways from the ECR Sustainability Training Academy:
Dr Hajar Huseynova, Ada University, Azerbaijan
Ygor Santos Melo, Sustainability, Practitioner, Brazil
Dr Roxanne Douglas, University of Warwick, England
Victor Moreira, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Alan Seemon, Ernst and Young, India