About this workshop
Climate change is no longer someone else’s problem or a distant risk to plan for one day. It is
already here - in the communities we serve, in the pressures on our organisations, and in the
decisions our leaders are being asked to make right now. For not-for-profit leaders, climate-
ready leadership is no longer optional. It is part of what it means to lead well.
The communities most affected by climate change are the same communities that face
housing insecurity, poverty, poor health outcomes, and social exclusion. That is not a
coincidence. It is why climate justice and social justice are the same thing - and why this
workshop is for leaders from across the sector, not just those working in the environment
space.
What we will cover
Why the communities you serve are on the frontline of climate change
How your existing leadership skills make you a climate-ready leader
What climate resilience looks like for community organisations
The connections between equity, human rights, and climate action
Practical tools and first steps you can take with your board or team
Who should attend
This session is designed for leaders and managers from across the not-for-profit sector -
social services, health, housing, Pacific and Māori-led organisations, faith communities,
youth work, disability, arts, and more. You do not need a background in environmental work.
If you care about people and communities, this workshop is for you.
Facilitators
Sandy Thompson, CEO, LEAD: Centre for Not for Profit Governance and Leadership