About CIFAL SURREY

A Distinctive Training Centre

CIFAL Surrey is a training centre accredited by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). CIFAL Surrey is committed to capacity-building for sustainability and climate leadership for business leaders, policy-makers, and civil society organisations.

Working in partnership with UNITAR and the Institute for Sustainability at the University of Surrey, CIFAL Surrey offers customised learning solutions to organisations and individuals from all sectors. The provision has at its core a focus on achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

CIFAL Surrey Director

Prof. Amelia Hadfield

'We offer cutting-edge knowledge, and skills development to support leaders implement sustainable strategies.'

Sustainability Learning

SDGs / CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) / ESG (Environment Social and Governance) / Leadership / Partnerships / Impact resourcing / Sustainable Finance

Public Policy and Governance

Data Collection / Public Accountability (Transparency) / Disaster Risk reduction / Development Studies / International Relations / Citizen engagement / Local Government Institutions / Diplomacy

Management

Ethics and Compliance / Propriety Development / E-commerce / Strategic Planning / Supply Chain / Talent Management / Fair Recruitment / Risk Management / Monitoring and Evaluation

Environment and Climate Change

Green Economy / Oceans and Seas / Energy / Climate Change / Circular Economy / Decarbonisation / Water / Reforestation and Restoration / Environmental Legislation and Policy

Infrastructure and Economic Development

Mobility / Smart Cities / Agriculture / Tourism / Employment and Decent work / Business / Urban Planning and Development

Examples of training themes

Training Offerings

CIFAL Surrey training offers unique breadth in covering the range of tools and methods needed to render climate leadership effective including: systems-thinking, behavioural change, decision-making, governance, regulation, equality, plus analytics, metrics and AI. With unparalleled depth in research-based expertise, leaders attending our training will gain capabilities in key areas of sustainability including air pollution, energy and the environment, food systems, circular economy, sustainable transport and mobility, water conservation and sustainability innovation. The offering includes:

2-day Training Programmes: Modular training on Strategic Sustainability, designed to support public and private sector decision-makers.

1-day Masterclasses: Theme-based approaches to Strategic Sustainability, designed to support public and private sector decision-makers.

Bespoke Training and Capacity Development: Co-created in partnership with CIFAL Surrey to support leadership and growth requirements.

Participants attending the 2-day programme will receive a prestigious UNITAR CIFAL Surrey Certificate of Completion.

Tell us… what are you seeking to learn?

Leading sustainability in your organisation
Developing a strategic plan
Adapting to sustainable practices
Adapting for climate change
Improving scope 3 emissions