Sierra Club
Redwood Chapter Newsletter
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Leadership Program For Sustainability Begins Third Year | |
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The Leadership Institute For Ecology and the Economy is now accepting applications for their third annual Leadership Training for a Sustainable Future, a 9-month program promoting sustainability in public policy. The program is designed for current and potential community leaders who want to become more effective in shaping public policy in Sonoma County and the North Bay. Classes are taught by locally recognized leaders and experts from government, business, labor, educational, environmental, and community organizations. The course covers a broad spectrum of issues, from local to global. Ecological, economic, and social equity aspects of each topic are presented within the overall framework of sustainability. Topics include: agriculture, planning and land use, housing, transportation, watersheds and ecosystems, principles of sustainability, ecological economics, social justice issues, the role of government, influencing public policy, effective leadership, and more. |
The class meets for a full day on the first Wednesday of each month beginning in September 2002. Cost is just $400 for the full 9-month course, including transportation, binder and all materials. A limited number of openings are available at a reduced fee based on financial need. Space is limited to 30 participants; the application deadline is July 1. For more information or an application, contact the Leadership Institute at (707) 578-9133, or www.ecoleader.org. |