In February, IETM launched a new initiative regarding its Local Journeys for Change programme, founded in 2022. In March 2023, IETM offered extensive and practical training for members on greening tools and sustainable practices.*

Hosted as part of IETM’s emphasis on environmental sustainability in 2023, IETM members dove into various aspects on how to embark on a journey of green transitioning. Together with experts and through peer to peer learning, the participants explored different aspects of green transition. They received practical knowledge on how to use various greening tools, such as environmental calculators, and intangible yet highly relevant knowledge on how to approach climate justice and cultural shift in different contexts. They also learnt how to support sustainable production and creative processes, content and stories. 

The aim of the programme was to launch a membership-wide initiative and empower the IETM network to take concrete steps towards bringing change to their local professional contexts and enrich the IETM community with innovative practices and experiences. Throughout March to November 2023, the programme developed in several steps and offer different approaches to capacity building, including an open call for training towards the end.

On March 21, 16:00 - 17:00 CET, we hosted a meeting open to all IETM members, where we presented the outline of the new programme and its opportunities, and kicked off with some inspiring best practices.

In the build up to the IETM Aarhus Plenary Meeting 2023, we continued the work with hands-on workshops, covering the basic concepts of the climate culture shift.

Overview:

21 March 2023 - Online kick off session

April - May 2023 - Three training sessions open to all IETM members upon registration in the lead up to the IETM Aarhus Plenary Meeting

June 2023 - Physical gathering at IETM Aarhus and launch of an open call for training

June - September 2023 - Open Call Period. Members will be able to apply with a project or concept idea they need mentoring and/or training for to develop

September - November 2023 - Development of the selected project ideas. Free training and mentorship sessions plus a small fee for the time invested in this development.

*This programme is an amended version of the Local Journey for Change programme in 2023. Due to insufficient number of applicants, the programme has been revised.