Sustainability Events and Open Conversations
Designed to promote and enable open conversation between panel members and the audience, these events will prompt dynamic discussion and a solutions-focussed approach whilst asking the questions that are often avoided on a range of sustainability issues. Register here to join the event.
Forthcoming Events
Training: Free Carbon Literacy Training (OU Staff and Students)
Thursday, January 1, 2026 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
Our online learning starts with four hours of self-study activity, followed by four hours of interactive training, and an individual and group action pledge that leads to Carbon Literacy certification.
Courses: Climate Change: Transforming your Organisation for Sustainability
Sunday, March 1, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
10‑week accredited microcredential | 10 UK creditsRegister now for 4th July 2026 start Develop your knowledge of sustainability and gain new insights, skills, and tools to transform your organisation’s response to the climate crisis. This microcredential will help you und...
Previous Event Recordings
COP26 Green Zone: Ancient Knowledge and Modern Thinking: Climate Perspectives in Folk Art
In November 2021, The Open University hosted a unique event at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) as one of several initiatives to mark its commitment to responding to the climate crisis.
COP26 bought together parties from across the world to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
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