Summer school Oxford 19th October 2026 30 x 30 wild spaces & nature certificated training course. Future Leadership Lab-

Overview

1 Day Course Oxford 19th October 2026 30x30 wild spaces & nature certificated training course. Future Leadership Lab

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Future Ready Leadership in the Nature Era - where AI meets the Nature Economy. Join us for a unique leadership experience in Oxford, exploring the future of leadership in a world shaped by nature, biodiversity and global change.

The Future Leadership Lab brings together students, emerging leaders and changemakers from around the world for an immersive programme exploring the ideas, skills and networks shaping the nature-positive economy.

This immersive leadership lab explores what it means to be future ready in the Nature Era. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute towards a whitepaper, exploring future- ready leadership and the nature economy.

Summmer School covering everything to do with biodiversity and the 30 x 30 concept. This is an international Global Biodiversity Framework initiative supported by the United Nations and Defra and many others.

Participant Ticket Price: £280.00 per person covering full course costs included. (Excluding accomodation and transport).

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What You Will Learn

During the course, participants will explore:

• The global 30x30 biodiversity movement

• Leadership for the nature-positive economy

• Systems thinking and future-ready leadership

• Biodiversity and nature restoration

• Green finance and the future of sustainable investment

• Governance, ethics and global environmental policy

• Innovation and emerging opportunities in the sustainability sector

This is a multidisciplinary programme bringing together perspectives from economics, policy, finance, business and environmental leadership.

A Hands-On Leadership Experience

The programme combines:

• expert lectures and keynotes

• interactive workshops and group dialogue

• audience presentations

• collaborative learning with an international cohort

Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute ideas towards a Future Leadership White Paper exploring the leadership needed for the Nature Era.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for:

• undergraduate and postgraduate students

• young professionals and emerging leaders

• international students studying in Europe

• anyone interested in sustainability, biodiversity and future leadership

No prior expertise is required- only curiosity and a willingness to engage with the future.

Event details

HB Allen Centre part of Keble College, Oxford 19th October 2026

Led by Nicky O’MalleyCEO, 30x30 UK | Founder, Nature’s Voice

In collaboration with the Green Economics Institute

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Future Leadership Lab – Oxford Summer School 2026

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19th October 2026 | Intended to be held at the H B Allen Centre, part of Keble College, University of Oxford, UK or similar.

Course Director

The programme is led by Nicky O’Malley, Founder of Nature’s Voice and CEO of 30x30 UK, the national initiative supporting the global goal to protect and restore 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030.

Nicky works with founders, businesses, policymakers and global organisations navigating the future of leadership in the Nature Era.

Location

The programme is planned to be held at the H B Allen Centre, part of Keble College, Oxford, one of the world’s most historic and inspiring academic environments.

Participants will also enjoy:

• guided introductions to Oxford

• walking tours of the city

• field visits exploring biodiversity and nature restoration.

Certification

Participants completing the programme will receive a Future Leadership Lab Certificate.

The course is also suitable for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

You can depend on 22 years of the Green Economics Institute to inspire you and light your way in the challenging and chaotic world of today.

Come and find out how you can make a real difference, with like minded fascinating, highly informed and compassionate leaders, speakers, thinkers, campaigners and doers.

In a polarised world, we all need hope, positive perspectives and sustainable solutions.

Join us for heart warming, human and nature-centred exploration of a better, more harmonious, economically equitable future

Why Attend?

The coming decades will demand a new kind of leadership-one capable of working across systems, sectors and cultures to restore the relationship between people, nature and the economy.

This summer school offers a rare opportunity to explore these ideas in the historic academic setting of Oxford, alongside peers from around the world.

"The ambition to secure 30% of our land and sea for nature’s recovery by 2030 offers us the bold vision needed to reverse wildlife decline and improve all our lives.” Sir David Attenborough

The tutors and lecturers are leaders in their fields. They w

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