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Sustainable leadership in education

Lead with sustainability at the heart of your practice.

This course helps educators apply sustainability principles in daily work, connect global and local challenges to education, and strengthen their role as change-makers in a rapidly evolving world.

This course is designed for:

  • Teachers and trainers

  • School leaders and education managers

  • Adult educators and NGO staff

  • Education policymakers and counselors

By the end of the course:

  • You will build practical skills for sustainable leadership in education.

  • You will create your own sustainable leadership plan using proven tools.

  • You will strengthen your critical, creative, and systems thinking skills.

  • You will deepen your understanding of global challenges and how education can respond.

  • You will learn how to adapt to change with agility and care.

Course programme

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Each day blends theory, practice, and real-world visits for maximum impact.

Day 1 – Setting Intentions & Foundations

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  • Welcome & introductions

  • Principles of sustainable leadership in education

  • Educator wellbeing as the foundation for sustainable leadership

  • Interactive mapping of sustainability dimensions

  • Guided tour about sustainability in the city

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Day 2 – Social & Cultural Sustainability

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  • Inclusive learning environment & resilient communities

  • Interactive workshop on diversity & participation

  • Visit: Local initiative on social entrepreneurship

  • Reflection

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Day 3 – Environmental Sustainability

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  • Climate & education: why it matters

  • Tools for teaching environmental literacy

  • Visit: Climate Lab / eco-school / botanical garden

  • Guided practice: “My role as an educator in a changing climate"

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Day 4 – Economic Sustainability

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  • Circular economy in education

  • Balancing innovation, resources & equity 

  • Visit: Sustainable local business 

  • Reflection session

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Day 5 – Bringing It All Together

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  • Designing personal & organisational leadership plans

  • Wellbeing in practice: sustaining yourself & your community

  • Exchange fair: strategies & tools from participants

  • Reflection & feedback session

  • Certification & celebration

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Location & Date — Vienna, Austria | 27 April 2026

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The training is highly interactive — instead of traditional lectures, we focus on co-creating solutions, exchanging good practices, and discovering innovative approaches from different countries.
It’s also a chance to connect with peers, reflect on your own practice, and spend meaningful time together in a collaborative environment. 

This immersive, hands-on week of learning and reflection will help you return to your work inspired, resilient, and ready to lead change.

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Participants will receive supportive learning materials in advance.

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Participation fee: 400 € 

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