Sustainability Leadership Skills Discussion Group

Fun fact about me; I love to watch Japanese anime! What really draws me in is the storytelling and the sheer artistry behind it. And no one tells these stories quite like Hayao Miyazaki. His films are full of breathtaking landscapes, mystical creatures, and big questions about how humans and nature can - and should - coexist.

Miyazaki’s approach is so special that he doesn’t just show destruction but also offers hope. His characters learn to understand and respect nature.

Here are a few of his films that really capture sustainability themes:

🌿 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) – A post-apocalyptic world where toxic forests are taking over, and a young princess realises that nature isn’t the enemy—it’s trying to heal itself.

🌱 Princess Mononoke (1997) – Probably his most direct environmental film, showing the battle between industry and the natural world, with no clear heroes or villains—just complex…

Thanks for another great session today all. As always, you can find the recording on the portal alongside additional reading.

Here are the tips you shared to nurture resilience, thank you for them:

• prepared for disasters

• strong social connections

• support for people in place

• economic support to help recovery - planning needed

Thanks to those who came along to the bonus session on Greenwashing today. There is a recording and summary notes available on the portal for you to look at if you wish. Enjoy!

Hey everyone! 👋

I wanted to share a few podcasts I’ve been enjoying that focus on climate action and sustainability. The topics range from giving career advice when manoeuvring a sustainability career to giving you the most recent news in climate and social activism, and even about specifically the fashion industry and its negative effects to climate change.

• Green Behaviour (The Sustainable Fashion Forum) – A deep dive into fashion’s environmental impact and how we can make more sustainable choices.

• The Climate Question (BBC World Service) – Explores the biggest questions about climate change and how we tackle them.

• Climate Careers (Voiz Academy) – Focuses on green jobs, career advice, and how young professionals can make an impact.

• Sustainability Defined (Jay Siegel & Scott Breen) – Breaks down sustainability topics in a fun and accessible way.