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Training programmes in sustainability

The climate crisis, social justice and making organisations more sustainable require fundamental choices. Increasingly, the ESG framework is forming the basis for this. How do you encourage behavioural change and how do you firmly embed sustainability in your strategy? Radboud University supports professionals with courses in sustainable development.

Knowledge Event Future Forward | 11 March 2026

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Set the course for your future

During the Future Forward knowledge event on 11 March 2026, we will delve into the major transitions of our time: from sustainability to digitisation and the labour market. Because the future requires insight and action.

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Continuing education as a foundation for change

Our education is based on scientific research, aligns with professional practice, and has been developed with social impact in mind. You will learn within a network of experts and receive a recognised certificate upon completion.

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Where our expertise meets your practice

Environment & climate

Delve into topics such as climate change, energy solutions and the responsible use of natural resources. With a focus on environmental policy, achieving and measuring environmental goals, and ways in which organisations contribute to sustainable solutions for global challenges.

Energy transition & circular economy

The transition to sustainable energy and circular systems requires new knowledge, skills and cooperation. What choices are needed to achieve climate goals? And how should you deal with complex energy networks, sustainable energy supply and the associated technical challenges?

Social responsibility

Focus on the social dimension of sustainability, including diversity, inclusion, community building and global justice issues. Learn how to encourage behavioural change, build strong communities that increase impact and strengthen cooperation with stakeholders.

Sustainable strategy & governance

Integrate sustainability goals into policy, strategy and decision-making. Topics include responsible governance, data protection and transparency. You will learn how governance contributes to impact-oriented management and how organisations can achieve and measure their environmental goals.

With knowledge from multiple disciplines, we are happy to support you with your issue.
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What our participants say about our courses

Sustainability can be a struggle, but now you know that you can help each other. And the great thing is that I now also have a network outside the scope of my field of work, namely my fellow students who took this training course, because we are still in touch with each other.

 

Lieke Raaijmakers-Potten

Programme Manager RES North and Central Limburg

Lieke attended the five-day Young Leadership for Sustainability course. Read her full story. 

Global Challenges brings us talented, curious, proactive and critical colleagues who constantly bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas from a variety of disciplines. Their ability to connect diverse perspectives enriches our projects and helps us tackle sustainability issues with renewed creativity and sharpness. 

 

Beatrijs van Manen

Sustainability Manager, FMO – Dutch Development Bank

Beatrijs attended the post-initial master in Global Challenges. Read her full story.

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Tailor-made training for your organisation

Does your organisation want to become more sustainable? Together, we will design a tailor-made programme that combines knowledge and practice to achieve sustainable change.  

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Knowledge translated into practice

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What do scientists say about the cultural and behavioral change that sustainability requires?

In this edition of ‘What do scientists say about…’ researchers Noelle Aarts, Willem Elbers, and Esther Papies reflect on the deeper mechanisms behind behavioral and cultural change in organisations.

Willem Elbers

'The solutions for global challenges will only come if we build them together.'

Programme director Willem Elbers about the new Master in Global Challenges.

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