Carbon literacy for veterinary professionals - March 2024
Created by Vet Sustain in collaboration with Jen Gale
Do you want to get clearer on the basics of climate science, how the veterinary profession is impacting our climate and how climate change impacts the profession? Are you curious to explore the solutions you can implement in practice, and gain confidence in talking about the changes you’re making and why, with clients, colleagues and suppliers?
As veterinary professionals, we are in a unique position to take action and inspire others. Understanding the impact of our actions, and what we can do to reduce that impact and create positive change is vital if we are to ensure the health and welfare of the animals committed to our care, and also support the wellbeing of all life on earth, both now and in the future.
Sustainability course designed for veterinarians and paraprofessionals
Suitable for all roles within the veterinary profession
8 hours of training delivered online
Designed to fit around busy work and life schedules
Accessible and actionable
Attain a Carbon Literacy certificate
During this course you will explore:
The science of climate change – what is causing the warming and how the veterinary profession is contributing
Suitable for all roles within the veterinary profession
The impact of climate change around the world, nationally and locally, as well as the impacts (current and future) on veterinary practice
The future that lies ahead – looking at different predicted scenarios for our climate this century depending on the action taken today
The actions that can be taken at individual, practice and professional levels to limit warming and its impacts
A 4-part series of online tutorials with Jen Gale taking place in March
Participants must be available to attend all tutorials live to get full benefit of the course and to receive a Carbon Literacy certificate (recordings not available).
Please check out our main Carbon Literacy Page for alternative dates, or keep an eye out for new dates being released on our social media channels.
All UK residents and overseas individuals are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT). Overseas businesses are eligible to purchase the course exclusive of VAT.
UK customers and Overseas Individuals, incl. VAT
NON-UK BUSINESS ONLY (NO VAT)
If you require an invoice or VAT receipt please email [email protected].
Similarly, if you purchasing the course through an overseas business, select the non-VAT price of £150 and email [email protected] with your business details.
Introduction to the course
Learning Objectives
Useful Websites
Reading List
Module 1.1 - Slides
Module 1.2 - References and Links
Module 2.1 - Slides
Module 2.2 - References and Links
Module 3.1 - Slides
Module 3.2 - References and Links
Module 4.1 - Slides
Module 4.2 - References and Links
Submit Your Action Plan
The course will be delivered through live online tutorials, totalling 8 hours of training. Participants must be available to attend all tutorials live to get full benefit of the course and to receive a Carbon Literacy certificate (recordings not available).
Module 1: The Science
- Why Carbon Literacy for the Veterinary Profession
- Climate Science 101
Module 2: The Impact
- The impacts of climate change (where are we now)
- Carbon footprints 101
Module 3: The Future
- The future we choose
- Life and work in 2030
Module 4: The Action
- Action planning
- Carbon Literacy pledges
As well as live tutorials, there will be additional resources, reading lists and content to explore. Participants will be asked to submit a pledge in order to receive their Carbon Literacy accredited certificate.