OUR PROGRAMME
Scroll to read about the webinars, personal project and residential.
Apply by 30th November 2024 to start in February 2025.
Four evenings across eight weeks, to deep dive on big issues and careers.
Research energy issues in your local area, then work in a group on Residential to explore solutions.
Five days in-person to complete the programme. Discover your strengths and make friends for life.
WEBINARS
The next webinars will run from 6PM to 8PM on 12th & 26th February and 12th & 26th March 2025. Attendance is compulsory for students and is a pre-requisite for attending Residential.
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To tackle climate change, the UK needs to rapidly stop using fossil fuels and use low-carbon energy sources instead. The BGF webinar series discusses how the UK stacks up right now, what an ambitious future looks like, and what it will take to get there. Most importantly, we will focus on how our energy use impacts society - and the opportunities we have to make sure the future is more equal and fair for everyone.
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You'll also hear talks from professionals working in jobs with impact. Their experiences show the variety of pathways and careers out there that can steer the UK towards renewable energy and climate justice.​
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Webinar 1
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Solve energy, solve climate: why climate action starts with ending fossil fuels
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 101
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What is "net zero" and why does it matter?
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Webinar 2
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Technology and carbon footprints: How we make and use energy in the UK
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How do energy companies make profits?
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Can energy production be democratic?
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Webinar 3
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Is it possible to run a country on 100% renewable energy?
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What does the future look like?
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Local project: How does your community consume or make energy?
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Webinar 4​
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What jobs will there be in a net zero future?
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How does social justice relate to energy?
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How can we make sure a net zero world is fair?
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"The most interesting part was hearing so many different approaches to sustainability. The variety of opinions from people of different backgrounds made it refreshing and productive."
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LOCAL PROJECT
