Between 30 March – 5 April 2025, over 21 next-generation climate leaders from eight countries (and 13 nationalities), will attend Warwick’s pioneering Sustainability Training Academy in Venice. Launched in 2023 by the Institute of Global Sustainable Development (IGSD), and supported by the COP29 Scientific Council, the Sustainability Training Academy equips early career researchers (ECRs) with the interdisciplinary analytical, methodological, and practical skills needed to address the systemic challenges of climate change, climate justice and climate transition.

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IGSD organised its first of the NEXUS series event: an immersive and thought-provoking world cafe session designed to challenge and reimagine the way we produce and share climate knowledge. It brought together researchers and thinkers from across and beyond Warwick, including our international guests Prof. Harini Nagendra, Director School for Climate Change and Sustainability, and Justine Marchant, Soka Gakkai International UK. The event was followed by an exhibition 'the Seeds of Hope' at 16.30 and a writing session at 18.00 at the FAB.

Our special thanks go to Emellyne and Hita for organising the event, and the Sustainability Spotlight, for supporting it.

IGSD had a network away day, with a facilitator Dr Paula Black, to review its strategy and identify roadmaps for growing further, including its Thematic and Honorary Fellows' networks. The Away Day took place at the Junction, and was informative as to ways forward, including how to better integrate and contribute to the Sustainability Spotlight Initiative, going forward.