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There are many exciting events and funded courses happening in-person across Cornwall, and online, that will support you in gaining the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to the climate and ecological crises we're facing. Listed below are those that we have included in our bi-monthly newsletter.


What's On – Autumn/Winter 2025


  • Climate Vision’s fully funded CPD programme Climate Skills through Creativity for individuals and businesses in Cornwall. Multiple dates for sign-up in September-December 2025. Book your place
    This course is designed to bring everyone up to speed on climate challenges, resilience strategies, and innovative solutions. Accredited follow-on courses are now available after completion of the first. This is your opportunity to future-proof your home or business and become part of Cornwall’s journey to a more sustainable and resilient future.

  • Tackling Climate Change Restoratively – RJ Working’s Autumn/Winter Training Programme. Multiple dates now available for sign up in September-November 2025. Find out more and book your place by emailing lucy@rjworking.co.uk

  • Climate Café Listening Circles in Cornwall. Multiple dates now available for sign-up in September and October 2025. Find out more
    Climate Café Listening Circles are simple, hospitable, empathetic spaces where fears and uncertainties about the climate and ecological crisis can be safely expressed. They are held across Cornwall.


    Next dates for Climate Cafés:
    🌿 Thursday 11 September, 18:30-20:30 – Liskeard Library, Liskeard. Book here
    🌿 Saturday 20 September, 10:30-12:30, Kestle Barton, Lizard. Book here
    🌿 Saturday 27 September, 10:00-12.00 – The Snug, Above the Bookshop Café, Falmouth. Book here
    🌿 Friday 3 October, 12:15-14:30 – CobBauge Building, University of Plymouth. Book here
    🌿 Saturday 11 October, 10:00-12.00 – Newquay Orchard, Newquay. Book here

  • Climate Outreach Britain Talks Climate launch webinar, 11:00-12:00 on 11 September 2025. Book your place
    Join Climate Outreach as they provide insights into their latest Britain Talks Climate research findings – a comprehensive run-down of how people are thinking and feeling about climate change in 2025. Designed to support communicators and leaders to engage across British society and thinking practically about it can be used and put into practice.

  • Taking Charge Together community event by Evolt Charging and Cornwall Council, Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge, 10:00-16:00 on 13 September 2025. Book your place
    Taking Charge Together will promote, educate & inspire people to make the switch to EV and utilise the ever-growing network of public chargers in Cornwall. Visitors will have the opportunity to test drive the latest electric vehicles, chat to industry experts and learn all there is to know about the EV world. Visitor admission to this family friendly event is free of charge.

  • Chacewater Community Energy Group's The Second Great Cornwall Green Energy Summit, Chacewater Village Hall, Chacewater, 11:00-16:30 on 14 September 2025. Book your place
    A free community event to highlight Cornwall’s unique position as a lead in all areas of renewable energy.

  • Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network's Mad about Heat Pumps Workshop, Wadebridge Town Hall, Wadebridge, 19:00-21:00 on 24 September 2025. Book your place
    A fun and informative event all about heat pumps. Whether you've been using one for some time, are considering installing one, or just plain curious about this low carbon technology – this event is for you!

  • Join Climate Action St Austell and Community Energy Plus at their Cheaper & Greener Day, St John’s Chapel, St Austell, 10:00-16:00 on 27 September 2025. Book your place
    Learn from experts, participate in workshops, and discover the latest technologies to help you save money while reducing your carbon footprint.

  • Join Cornwall Climate & Eco Hub and Women’s Institute to watch Cornwall Climate Care’s films Hungry for Change and Down the Drain and enjoy afternoon tea, The Old Bank, Camelford, 15:00-17:00 on 27 September 2025. Free entry.

  • Local Climate Academy fully funded online courses over 6 weeks, October-November 2025. Over 6 weeks, this course will equip you with the knowledge, tools and skills to support your council to tackle the climate and ecological crisis. Optional certificate on completion costs £15.

    Registrations are now open with two courses running, one for council staff members and one for campaigners:
    📅Evenings (campaigner focused), starting 13 October 2025: Book your place
    📅Mornings (officer focused), starting 14 October 2025: Book your place

  • Truro and Penwith College fully funded Carbon Literacy 8hr online course. Multiple dates available in 2025-26. Find out more
    This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to understand and take action on climate change. Expert trainers will guide you through interactive sessions, providing practical tips and strategies to reduce your carbon footprint.

    This training is open to everyone, whether you are an individual looking to make a difference or a professional seeking to enhance your sustainability skills. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program.

    Upcoming dates:
    🌿8 & 22 October 2025: Book here
    🌿12 & 26 November 2025: Book here
    🌿28 January & 11 February 2026: Book here

  • University of Plymouth in-person training event Plugging in – Connecting People to the Power of Community Renewable Energy, Liskeard Library, 09:30-14:00 on 14 October 2025. Book your place
    This event will focus on practical steps for delivering successful community energy projects, focusing on roof-top solar. It will highlight available funding and help you connect with key organisations and individuals driving change. This course is fully funded for organisations in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly through the Future is Green project.

  • Eden Energy Masterclass, Eden Project, St Austell, 09:00-16:00 on 16 October 2025. Register your interest

    This one-day, in-person masterclass offers a behind-the-scenes look at Eden’s energy operations, including pioneering technologies such as geothermal. It’s ideal for those interested in energy systems for large, complex sites and their transition to renewable models.

    Places on this course are limited and offered to eligible Cornish residents subject to application assessment and eligibility checks.

  • Truro and Penwith College fully funded External Wall Insulation Taster one day in-person course at Truro College. Dates available: 23 October 2025 and 18 December 2025. Book your place
    Whatever your skill set, you’re invited to join a fully funded one day taster course in this essential trade. The day is led by an industry specialist with years of experience and participants will learn the fundamentals as way of an introduction to EWI (External Wall Insulation). This is a practical course during which you will get to apply EWI panels, mesh and render. You will also learn some key points of theory.

  • Truro and Penwith College fully funded Introduction to Retrofitting Domestic Properties for the Homeowner 2hr online course. Multiple dates available: 9 September 2025, 14 October 2025, 11 November 2025, 9 December 2025, 13 January 2026, 10 February 2026, 10 March 2026. Book your place
    A 2-hour introduction to Retrofitting your home that will look at the fundamentals of making houses more thermally and energy efficient, comfortable and less polluting. This course will cover the steps to retrofitting your home and it will explore the funding available for domestic retrofit. The session will run on the second Tuesday of every month, 13:00-15:00.

  • Truro and Penwith College Introduction to Retrofitting Domestic Properties for the Professional 2hr online course. Multiple dates available: 2 October 2025, 6 November 2025, 5 February 2026. Book your place
    A 2-hour online introduction to the Retrofit Industry for the professional thinking of diversifying into the field. The session will look at the fundamentals of domestic retrofit. The session will run on the first Thursday of every month, 09:00-11:00. Cost £60.

  • Climate Emergency UK launches The Local Climate Report: State of UK Council Climate Action during an online conference on 4 November 2025. Book your place
    Key findings from the report will be presented and there will be expert speakers who will share their perspectives. The event will be interactive, so you can also gain insights from other attendees. Those that sign up to the event will also get early access to the report.

  • University of Plymouth online workshop Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises, 1 December 2025. Book your place
    No prior knowledge is required for this workshop, so whether you are a student, professional, policymaker, or simply someone who wants to find out more about the need to reach net zero carbon emissions, you can register for free.


Events held regularly throughout the year

  • Climate Café Listening Circles in Cornwall. Climate Café Listening Circles are simple, hospitable, empathetic spaces where fears and uncertainties about the climate and ecological crisis can be safely expressed. They are held across Cornwall. Find out more

  • Falmouth University Green & Sustainability short courses. Find out more
    Falmouth University's sustainability short courses offer practical skills and innovative strategies in areas such as sustainable design, and eco-friendly business practices. Whether you're a professional looking to upskill or a student passionate about the environment, their expert-led short courses provide the tools to make a positive impact.

  • Truro & Penwith College Future is Green short courses. Find out more
    Delivering activities to upskill the labour force in areas that support the future green economy and provide opportunities for individuals to access and progress within high quality, well-paid jobs.


There are many exciting events and funded courses happening in-person across Cornwall, and online, that will support you in gaining the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to the climate and ecological crises we're facing. Listed below are those that we have included in our bi-monthly newsletter.


What's On – Autumn/Winter 2025


  • Climate Vision’s fully funded CPD programme Climate Skills through Creativity for individuals and businesses in Cornwall. Multiple dates for sign-up in September-December 2025. Book your place
    This course is designed to bring everyone up to speed on climate challenges, resilience strategies, and innovative solutions. Accredited follow-on courses are now available after completion of the first. This is your opportunity to future-proof your home or business and become part of Cornwall’s journey to a more sustainable and resilient future.

  • Tackling Climate Change Restoratively – RJ Working’s Autumn/Winter Training Programme. Multiple dates now available for sign up in September-November 2025. Find out more and book your place by emailing lucy@rjworking.co.uk

  • Climate Café Listening Circles in Cornwall. Multiple dates now available for sign-up in September and October 2025. Find out more
    Climate Café Listening Circles are simple, hospitable, empathetic spaces where fears and uncertainties about the climate and ecological crisis can be safely expressed. They are held across Cornwall.


    Next dates for Climate Cafés:
    🌿 Thursday 11 September, 18:30-20:30 – Liskeard Library, Liskeard. Book here
    🌿 Saturday 20 September, 10:30-12:30, Kestle Barton, Lizard. Book here
    🌿 Saturday 27 September, 10:00-12.00 – The Snug, Above the Bookshop Café, Falmouth. Book here
    🌿 Friday 3 October, 12:15-14:30 – CobBauge Building, University of Plymouth. Book here
    🌿 Saturday 11 October, 10:00-12.00 – Newquay Orchard, Newquay. Book here

  • Climate Outreach Britain Talks Climate launch webinar, 11:00-12:00 on 11 September 2025. Book your place
    Join Climate Outreach as they provide insights into their latest Britain Talks Climate research findings – a comprehensive run-down of how people are thinking and feeling about climate change in 2025. Designed to support communicators and leaders to engage across British society and thinking practically about it can be used and put into practice.

  • Taking Charge Together community event by Evolt Charging and Cornwall Council, Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge, 10:00-16:00 on 13 September 2025. Book your place
    Taking Charge Together will promote, educate & inspire people to make the switch to EV and utilise the ever-growing network of public chargers in Cornwall. Visitors will have the opportunity to test drive the latest electric vehicles, chat to industry experts and learn all there is to know about the EV world. Visitor admission to this family friendly event is free of charge.

  • Chacewater Community Energy Group's The Second Great Cornwall Green Energy Summit, Chacewater Village Hall, Chacewater, 11:00-16:30 on 14 September 2025. Book your place
    A free community event to highlight Cornwall’s unique position as a lead in all areas of renewable energy.

  • Wadebridge Renewable Energy Network's Mad about Heat Pumps Workshop, Wadebridge Town Hall, Wadebridge, 19:00-21:00 on 24 September 2025. Book your place
    A fun and informative event all about heat pumps. Whether you've been using one for some time, are considering installing one, or just plain curious about this low carbon technology – this event is for you!

  • Join Climate Action St Austell and Community Energy Plus at their Cheaper & Greener Day, St John’s Chapel, St Austell, 10:00-16:00 on 27 September 2025. Book your place
    Learn from experts, participate in workshops, and discover the latest technologies to help you save money while reducing your carbon footprint.

  • Join Cornwall Climate & Eco Hub and Women’s Institute to watch Cornwall Climate Care’s films Hungry for Change and Down the Drain and enjoy afternoon tea, The Old Bank, Camelford, 15:00-17:00 on 27 September 2025. Free entry.

  • Local Climate Academy fully funded online courses over 6 weeks, October-November 2025. Over 6 weeks, this course will equip you with the knowledge, tools and skills to support your council to tackle the climate and ecological crisis. Optional certificate on completion costs £15.

    Registrations are now open with two courses running, one for council staff members and one for campaigners:
    📅Evenings (campaigner focused), starting 13 October 2025: Book your place
    📅Mornings (officer focused), starting 14 October 2025: Book your place

  • Truro and Penwith College fully funded Carbon Literacy 8hr online course. Multiple dates available in 2025-26. Find out more
    This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to understand and take action on climate change. Expert trainers will guide you through interactive sessions, providing practical tips and strategies to reduce your carbon footprint.

    This training is open to everyone, whether you are an individual looking to make a difference or a professional seeking to enhance your sustainability skills. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program.

    Upcoming dates:
    🌿8 & 22 October 2025: Book here
    🌿12 & 26 November 2025: Book here
    🌿28 January & 11 February 2026: Book here

  • University of Plymouth in-person training event Plugging in – Connecting People to the Power of Community Renewable Energy, Liskeard Library, 09:30-14:00 on 14 October 2025. Book your place
    This event will focus on practical steps for delivering successful community energy projects, focusing on roof-top solar. It will highlight available funding and help you connect with key organisations and individuals driving change. This course is fully funded for organisations in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly through the Future is Green project.

  • Eden Energy Masterclass, Eden Project, St Austell, 09:00-16:00 on 16 October 2025. Register your interest

    This one-day, in-person masterclass offers a behind-the-scenes look at Eden’s energy operations, including pioneering technologies such as geothermal. It’s ideal for those interested in energy systems for large, complex sites and their transition to renewable models.

    Places on this course are limited and offered to eligible Cornish residents subject to application assessment and eligibility checks.

  • Truro and Penwith College fully funded External Wall Insulation Taster one day in-person course at Truro College. Dates available: 23 October 2025 and 18 December 2025. Book your place
    Whatever your skill set, you’re invited to join a fully funded one day taster course in this essential trade. The day is led by an industry specialist with years of experience and participants will learn the fundamentals as way of an introduction to EWI (External Wall Insulation). This is a practical course during which you will get to apply EWI panels, mesh and render. You will also learn some key points of theory.

  • Truro and Penwith College fully funded Introduction to Retrofitting Domestic Properties for the Homeowner 2hr online course. Multiple dates available: 9 September 2025, 14 October 2025, 11 November 2025, 9 December 2025, 13 January 2026, 10 February 2026, 10 March 2026. Book your place
    A 2-hour introduction to Retrofitting your home that will look at the fundamentals of making houses more thermally and energy efficient, comfortable and less polluting. This course will cover the steps to retrofitting your home and it will explore the funding available for domestic retrofit. The session will run on the second Tuesday of every month, 13:00-15:00.

  • Truro and Penwith College Introduction to Retrofitting Domestic Properties for the Professional 2hr online course. Multiple dates available: 2 October 2025, 6 November 2025, 5 February 2026. Book your place
    A 2-hour online introduction to the Retrofit Industry for the professional thinking of diversifying into the field. The session will look at the fundamentals of domestic retrofit. The session will run on the first Thursday of every month, 09:00-11:00. Cost £60.

  • Climate Emergency UK launches The Local Climate Report: State of UK Council Climate Action during an online conference on 4 November 2025. Book your place
    Key findings from the report will be presented and there will be expert speakers who will share their perspectives. The event will be interactive, so you can also gain insights from other attendees. Those that sign up to the event will also get early access to the report.

  • University of Plymouth online workshop Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises, 1 December 2025. Book your place
    No prior knowledge is required for this workshop, so whether you are a student, professional, policymaker, or simply someone who wants to find out more about the need to reach net zero carbon emissions, you can register for free.


Events held regularly throughout the year

  • Climate Café Listening Circles in Cornwall. Climate Café Listening Circles are simple, hospitable, empathetic spaces where fears and uncertainties about the climate and ecological crisis can be safely expressed. They are held across Cornwall. Find out more

  • Falmouth University Green & Sustainability short courses. Find out more
    Falmouth University's sustainability short courses offer practical skills and innovative strategies in areas such as sustainable design, and eco-friendly business practices. Whether you're a professional looking to upskill or a student passionate about the environment, their expert-led short courses provide the tools to make a positive impact.

  • Truro & Penwith College Future is Green short courses. Find out more
    Delivering activities to upskill the labour force in areas that support the future green economy and provide opportunities for individuals to access and progress within high quality, well-paid jobs.


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