United Kingdom Education & Sustainability Leadership Summit

At Dollar Academy (Scotland) from May 17 - 19, 2021

Dollar Academy, in conjunction with The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and Sustainability Education, is delighted to host the inaugural United Kingdom Education & Sustainability Leadership Summit (UKESLS). The summit will take place between 17-19 May 2021 and is designed for school leaders, both pupils and staff, policy makers, politicians and local and UK-wide business leaders. It will take the form of a series of lectures, workshops and seminars from world experts in climatology, sustainable business modelling and education.

Why come?

• To develop a clear vision of how your organisation can become an agent for change.

• To explore and develop new strategies for incorporating sustainability into your organisation’s strategic plan.

• To emphasise the deep moral purpose of education, with specific reference to the current ‘climate crisis’.

• Drawing upon existing innovative practice, to explore alternative curricular approaches that may be better suited to educating for a sustainable future.

• Through the lens of sustainability, to cultivate a new appreciation of the relationships among approaches to teaching and learning, the curriculum and school infrastructure.

• To explore the role that collaboration among schools, industry and government can play in pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

• To become part of a network of leaders in education and sustainability, and part of an ‘Active Alumni’ who are committed to the idea of sustainable leadership and educating for a sustainable future, and the further development of the programme.

How do I apply?

There is no cost to attend the summit itself (other than travel and accommodation), but places are limited. For more information and to register your interest please email: ukesls@dollaracademy.org.uk

Dates: May 17 - 19, 2021

Location: Dollar Academy (Dollar, Scotland)