Hey, Class of 2009: you are going to have to figure out what it means to be a human being on earth at a time when every living system is declining, and the rate of decline is accelerating. Kind of a mind-boggling situation – but…”

Paul Hawken, Commencement Speech at the University of Portland

The Catalyst programme is a 5 day experiential course that takes university students and other young adults (age 18 +) on an adventurous and transformational journey of exploration. It examines how each of us can become a catalyst for positive change in the context of social, economic and environmental challenges. Catalyst aims to support a generation of young people who are passionate about and capable of creating a better world.

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Is this the right programme for you? Are you curious and want more information , or hear what previous participants have said? Click here.

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Further information:

Please contact Johannes Moeller (johannes@embercombe.co.uk) to get a perspective on the catalyst programme for departments and professionals in higher education, specifying learning outcomes and how catalyst complements young people’s learning experience.

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