The National Extension Climate Initiative (NECI) serves to link climate change-related education and research across Extension program areas and associations.
You know there is an environmental crisis that threatens to upset the balance between humans and nature. But do you know what it takes to create effective action within your organization?
EcoActUs' team of climate leaders is ready to help.
Are you ready to develop your Local Action Plan?
Upcoming Showings & Networking Events
The Networking Discussions are helpful to those creating a specific Action Plan for their organization and for those wanting to network with others taking the Workshop.
RSVP to one of the events below to join a group and take the journey together to learn about organizational change. Then, join other participants in discussing your sustainability plan.
Group Discussions are held via Zoom. You are always welcome to join the Events more than once, and invite others to RSVP!
Introduction to The Climate Boot Camp - June 3Jun 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDTZoom
Networking with Sustainability Leaders - June 7Jun 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDTZoom
Networking with Sustainability Leaders - June 14Jun 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDTZoom
Introduction to The Climate Boot Camp - August 12Aug 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDTZoom- Networking with Sustainability Leaders - August 16Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDTZoom
- Networking with Sustainability Leaders - August 23Aug 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDTZoom
Introduction to The Climate Boot Camp - September 23Sep 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDTZoom- Networking with Sustainability Leaders - September 27Sep 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDTZoom
- Networking with Sustainability Leaders - October 4Oct 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDTZoom
Introduction to The Climate Boot Camp - November 11Nov 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ESTZoom- Networking with Sustainability Leaders - November 15Nov 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ESTZoom
- Networking with Sustainability Leaders - November 22Nov 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ESTZoom
- Networking with Sustainability Leaders - March 22Mar 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDTZoom
- Networking with Sustainability Leaders - March 15Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDTZoom
Introduction to The Climate Boot Camp - March 11Mar 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDTZoom- Networking with Sustainability Leaders #2Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ESTZoom
- Networking with Sustainability Leaders #1Jan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ESTZoom
Introduction to The Climate Boot CampJan 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ESTZoom
Previous Showings
Previous Networking Events
March 14, 2023 @ 10am ET*
Dr. Mark R Dambro &
Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe
March 18, 2023 @ 10am ET*
Facilitators: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe &
Scott Graham
March 25, 2023 @ 10am ET*
Facilitators: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe &
Scott Graham
Nov 7, 2022 @ 10am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Mark R Dambro
Nov 12, 2022 @ 10am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe
Nov 19, 2022 @ 10am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe
Aug 31, 2022 @ 12:30pm CT*
Facilitator: Dr. Mark R Dambro
Oct 3, 2022 @ 1:00pm CT*
Facilitator: Dr. Mark R Dambro
Nov 28, 2022 @ 11:50am CT*
Facilitator: Dr. Mark R Dambro
June 6, 2022 @ 10am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Mark R Dambro
June 11, 2022 @ 10am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe
June 18, 2022 @ 10am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe
May 9, 2022 @ 9:30am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Mark R Dambro
May 14, 2022 @ 10am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe
May 21, 2022 @ 10am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe
Oct 15, 2022 @ 3pm PT*
Facilitator: Dr. Mark R Dambro
Oct 22, 2022 @ 10am ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe
Oct 29, 2022 @ 12pm ET*
Facilitator: Dr. Dayo Ajayi-Obe
* All time zones are U.S. current zones
New to EcoActUs? (Ecology Action for Us)
Ready to create effective action within your organization?
Join thousands of sustainability leaders and start learning strategies, formulating plans and enabling sustainability efforts within your organization.
With the EcoActUs Sustainability Leadership Workshop (Climate Boot Camp), you can start learning right away! This self-paced course allows you to work through sessions and build your personal action plan at any time.
If desired, you can also attend scheduled small group discussions. These discussions elevate your learning and provide a medium to share your plans, and network with likeminded individuals.
Participants / Students
Get more information, including sample Pre-Workshop and Full Action Plan templates, by using the button to Access Student Guide materials.
Hosting a Workshop?
Hosts / Instructors
Hosts (instructors) guide new students through the Workshop. This area provides a general guide for those planning to present an EcoActUs Sustainability Leadership Training Workshop. The guide is divided into Planning & Preparation, Kick Off Meeting, Breakout Session Planning, and Follow-up.
Previous participants are encouraged to organize a group of individuals and help guide them through the Workshop.
More Workshop Details
What Is Driving the Environmental Crisis
And What We Can Do About It?
Which sustainability strategies are proven successful in transportation, facilities, energy use, industry, circular economy, food, agriculture, water? What does the process look like for enabling change? What are the sources of resistance and how do we respond to them? How do I develop a sustainability plan for my organization using the best strategies? How do I evolve and tailor my plan using curated resources? How do I communicate effectively about sustainability? How can a sustainability strategy be a growth and profit opportunity for my organization? How do I introduce and begin building internal support for a sustainability strategy?
You Should Take This Training If You Want To...
Increase the sustainability impact of organizations you know, while learning how to create transformation View a short, powerful overview of the climate and environmental crisis Receive customized training on topics most relevant to you and your organization Brainstorm and formulate a sustainability strategy with your friends and organization Better understand the proven strategies your organization needs Experience and receive guidance and support from an activist community Access ongoing, curated content as you continue your sustainability action journey
What You'll Gain
Develop a step-by-step personal action plan
Receive the Workbook with over 140 curated links to deep dive information on the subjects overviewed in the Workshop
Identify sustainability strategies you can apply at your business or organization
Gain access to strategies and technologies that have proven to be profitable and successful
Who You'll Meet
Learn from a wide range of global experts and recognized speakers explaining what to do about our environmental crisis and how to get it done.
What People Are Saying
Over 500 participants took the course in October of 2021. The exit survey reported...
83% would recommend the course to a friend. "It gives you the motivation, knowledge, and skills to begin to drive climate action in your organization."
69% said they were better equipped to engage their organization
Nearly 80% said they are confident in taking a personal stand on climate action in their organization
66% said their organization is open to employees advocating for environmental action