From Awareness to Action: Carbon Literacy for Community Organisations - Sustainability

This accredited one-day Carbon Literacy course will help you understand the causes and impacts of climate change, why action is needed, and the important role that local authorities, charities and community organisations can play in creating a more sustainable future.

You will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to take meaningful climate action, while exploring the wider benefits of a low-carbon economy, including improved health, cleaner air, enhanced access to green spaces and greater community resilience to extreme weather.

Open to anyone, wherever you are on your sustainability journey, the course also provides an opportunity to connect with fellow community leaders and achieve Carbon Literate certification.

Key Details:
Date: 10 November 2026
Time: 9am – 5pm (Arrival at 8:45am)
Where: Horsham District Council Offices, Albery House, RH12 2GB
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on completion)

There will be some short pre- and post- course work to gain the Carbon Literate certification. A light lunch is provided to all attendees during the day.

If you cannot attend this session, but are interested in a future course, or have any questions, please get in touch with us at climatechangeaction@horsham.gov.uk.

Deposit information
We will take a £10 deposit to secure your place on this training course. Your deposit will be refunded if:
• You attend the training course.
• You cancel your place with more than 48 hours’ notice.

We cannot refund your deposit if:
• You cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice.
• You do not show up on the day of the training.

Maximum of 2 attendees per organisation.

Please visit our website to find parking and public transport options: https://www.horsham.gov.uk/contact