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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 October-December 2025 and January 2026. 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 October-December 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: 🌿 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 🌿 Thursday 13 November, 18:30-20:30 – Liskeard Library, Liskeard. Book here 🌿 Saturday 29 November, 10:00-12.00 – The Snug, Above the Bookshop Café, Falmouth. Book here
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 now available for sign up in 2025-26. Find out more and book your place 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 fully funded in-person workshop B-Changemakers, 10:00-16:00 on 8 October 2025 and 22 October 2025. Book your place Whether you're beginning your B Corp journey or getting ready to recertify under the updated standards, this is a free, two-part workshop designed to support you. Delivered in collaboration with LEAP, it offers in-person expert guidance to help Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly businesses understand the latest B Corp process, key impact topics, and how to meet the new minimum requirements.
University of Plymouth fully funded in-person training 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.
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: 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.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership Conference 2025, 10:00-16:00 on 24 October 2025, New County Hall, Truro. Book your place Join us for a day filled with inspiring talks. Hear from like-minded individuals passionate about our local natural environment. Learn from experts in the field and discover innovative ways to drive action for nature at the landscape scale and in our communities. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference!
University of Exeter fully funded Our Renewable Future: Foundational Energy Technologies two-week online course, 3-14 November 2025. Book your place Highly engaging course exploring renewable energy solutions for effective real-world system implementation. Develop an understanding of renewable energy technologies, how they work and why the move from fossil fuels to renewables is fundamental to achieving a sustainable energy future. For individuals over 16 living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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 and 24 February 2026. 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.
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 October-December 2025 and January 2026. 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 October-December 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: 🌿 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 🌿 Thursday 13 November, 18:30-20:30 – Liskeard Library, Liskeard. Book here 🌿 Saturday 29 November, 10:00-12.00 – The Snug, Above the Bookshop Café, Falmouth. Book here
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 now available for sign up in 2025-26. Find out more and book your place 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 fully funded in-person workshop B-Changemakers, 10:00-16:00 on 8 October 2025 and 22 October 2025. Book your place Whether you're beginning your B Corp journey or getting ready to recertify under the updated standards, this is a free, two-part workshop designed to support you. Delivered in collaboration with LEAP, it offers in-person expert guidance to help Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly businesses understand the latest B Corp process, key impact topics, and how to meet the new minimum requirements.
University of Plymouth fully funded in-person training 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.
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: 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.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership Conference 2025, 10:00-16:00 on 24 October 2025, New County Hall, Truro. Book your place Join us for a day filled with inspiring talks. Hear from like-minded individuals passionate about our local natural environment. Learn from experts in the field and discover innovative ways to drive action for nature at the landscape scale and in our communities. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference!
University of Exeter fully funded Our Renewable Future: Foundational Energy Technologies two-week online course, 3-14 November 2025. Book your place Highly engaging course exploring renewable energy solutions for effective real-world system implementation. Develop an understanding of renewable energy technologies, how they work and why the move from fossil fuels to renewables is fundamental to achieving a sustainable energy future. For individuals over 16 living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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 and 24 February 2026. 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.
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.
