Carbon literacy for veterinary professionals
Created by Vet Sustain in collaboration with Jen Gale
As veterinary professionals, we are in a unique position to take action and inspire others. Understanding the impact of our actions, and what we can do to reduce that impact and create positive change is vital if we are to ensure the health and welfare of the animals committed to our care, and also support the wellbeing of all life on earth, both now and in the future.
Sustainability course designed for veterinarians and paraprofessionals
Suitable for all roles within the veterinary profession
8 hours of training delivered online
Designed to fit around busy work and life schedules
Accessible and actionable
Attain a Carbon Literacy certificate
During this course you will explore:
The science of climate change – what is causing the warming and how the veterinary profession is contributing
Suitable for all roles within the veterinary profession
The impact of climate change around the world, nationally and locally, as well as the impacts (current and future) on veterinary practice
The future that lies ahead – looking at different predicted scenarios for our climate this century depending on the action taken today
The actions that can be taken at individual, practice and professional levels to limit warming and its impacts
Registration for our July Cohort is now open
Participants must be available to attend all 8 hours of tutorials live to get full benefit of the course and to receive a Carbon Literacy certificate (recordings not available).
More dates to be announced soon, please keep checking back for further details, and follow social media channels for the latest updates.
Email hello@vetsustain.org to register your interest in future Carbon Literacy courses. Or if you are a business who would like to discuss Carbon Literacy Training for your team, we would love to hear from you.
If you require an invoice or VAT receipt, or are a business looking to enrol multiple students, please contact our team would will be happy to assist.
Similarly, if you purchasing the course through an overseas business, select the non-VAT price of £150 and contact our team with your business details.
The course will be delivered through either 2 or 4 live online tutorials, totalling 8 hours of training. Participants must be available to attend all tutorials live to get full benefit of the course and to receive a Carbon Literacy certificate (recordings not available).
Module 1: The Science
- Why Carbon Literacy for the Veterinary Profession
- Climate Science 101
Module 2: The Impact
- The impacts of climate change (where are we now)
- Carbon footprints 101
Module 3: The Future
- The future we choose
- Life and work in 2030
Module 4: The Action
- Action planning
- Carbon Literacy pledges
As well as live tutorials, there will be additional resources, reading lists and content to explore. Participants will be asked to submit a pledge in order to receive their Carbon Literacy accredited certificate.