Executive Education
We believe that business has a crucial role to play in tackling the global climate and ecological emergencies, and endeavour to impact positive change in the region and worldwide. Our commitment to sustainability and climate action is embedded into all aspects of our work, from research to teaching and outreach.
Using the latest research and practice, our programmes will enable you to gain the practical knowledge and skills required in today’s business environment.
Learn from our Leading Academics
The University of Exeter is a world-leading centre for research and education, ranked in the Top 10 globally for its progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Times HE Impact Rankings 2024).
This masterclasses are delivered by experts from the University’s Centre for Ecology and Conservation (ranked top 5 in the world and 1st in the UK for research quality) and members of the University’s Triple-Accredited Business School.
Courses
Course Overview
This 6-week course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to become effective leaders in a nature positive world. Each week will feature interactive online masterclasses, led by some of the most impactful professors in their respective fields, covering topics related to environmental sustainability and business practices, leadership and how to develop sustainable solutions from the shop floor to the boardroom.
The Masterclass is aimed at organisations and individuals, including sustainability experts aiming to deepen their understanding of the concepts and science underpinning nature positivity, and put their ideas into action, to create and deliver commercial benefits.
This programme has been designed for participants with a degree-level qualification or similar. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the topic, no specific expertise is expected.
Course Overview
Over three days, this executive education course will focus on how people, businesses, and nature can prosper together. Business depends upon nature, and nature needs business. Join us to find out how you, your team, and your organisation can help nature recover, and how incorporating nature into your strategy can improve your bottom line.
Activities and discussions will centre around key concepts and themes that can benefit your business. These include:
- Nature’s contributions to people (ecosystem services)
- Innovation in biodiversity sensors and biomimicry
- Nature-related Financial Disclosures and Biodiversity Net Gain
- Measuring how business both depends and impacts upon nature
- Communicating nature positivity and working with stakeholders
- Developing Nature Positive business practice while navigating the regulatory landscape.
The aim of Nature Positive Futures is to share the latest research and concepts in biodiversity, and the relationship between nature and business. You will learn how your business can benefit from incorporating nature-based solutions into its strategy.
The course comprises interactive masterclasses, networking sessions, and field trips in the unique and outstanding natural beauty of Cornwall, all hosted by our world-leading academic experts in biodiversity and nature recovery.
Accommodation, evening meals with guest speakers, and workshops will feature Falmouth’s best hotels and restaurants, close to outstanding natural landscapes, the Southwest Coast Path, and historic sites of Cornwall.
Top 10 for Business and Management
7th in The Complete University Guide 2024
4th in the world for Ecology
Shanghai Rankings Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024
Triple Accredited Business School
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS
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