Environmental Leadership Programme

The West Midlands Environmental Leadership Programme 2 (ELP2) is a collaborative initiative between UpRising and Shropshire Wildlife Trust and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

It is a  FREE 9 month long programme for 18-25 year olds, based in the West Midlands, who want to get connected with people and nature in your local community and help tackle environmental issues in your area and beyond!  

Our research found that 65% of young people aged 18-24 were extremely concerned about climate change; 78% would like to do more to tackle it and yet only 18% currently campaign about it. We recognise that young people can be the driving force for social and environmental action and we want to give YOU the tools you need to be the change you want to see!

Through a mixture of online and in person events and activities, you will build a stronger personal connection to your environment and learn how this can drive change for you and in your community. You will meet with local leaders, visit our nature reserves, develop, along with a team of peers, your own Nature Connection Campaign, designed to connect your community with the natural world, all while learning tools to help you break into the professional space of Environmental Leadership. This programme is a great opportunity to build knowledge, skills, confidence and networks to allow you to go forward and be the drivers of change in your community!

All the information about the programme itself, frequently asked questions, nature connectedness, and how to sign up and take part are with a dedicated website www.elp2.uk

Find out about how you can get involved