During this free inspiration session, Dr Marije Klomp and Dr Willem Elbers will teach you how to transform isolated initiatives into a supported, strategic and robust sustainability movement. They will discuss the role of community building, storytelling and fellowships as evidence-based levers for successful cultural and behavioural change. They will draw on their own scientific research and practical experience at companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Green ASML.
What will you learn?
In this session, you will gain insights, examples and practical tools to:
- Use community building as a lever for sustainable change.
- Build a network of internal change agents.
- Work with fellowships and employee-led movements.
- Embed sustainability in your organisation's culture
Who is it for?
This session is specifically for:
- Sustainability managers or coordinators
- CSOs
- Impact leads
- Professionals in the profit sector who are responsible for the sustainable transition
- Community leaders or managers
- Green team ambassadors or members
- Impact or ESG managers
- Professionals considering a career switch to sustainability
Whether you are just starting out or already working with internal ambassadors, this session offers new perspectives, inspiration and concrete tools.
Practical information
- Date: Tuesday, 22 January 2026
- Time: 12:00-13:00
- Location: Online
- Cost: Free of charge
- Language: Dutch
About the speakers
Dr. Willem Elbers
Programme Director Global Challenges and Senior Lecturer in the Community Building for a Sustainable Future course. Willem researches social movements and worked on the development of the SDG community at Johnson & Johnson. He believes that harnessing the power of social movements helps organisations transform towards a sustainable future.
Dr. Mr. Marije Klomp
Sustainability Manager of the Year 2022 and Director of the Radboud Centre for Social Sciences. Marije has a strong drive to engage and activate people in the transition to a more sustainable world. She has conducted research into the role of fellowships in sustainability work. Her focus is on connecting strategy and human action.
