For Changemakers everywhere

The EVOLVE Sustainability Sprint for Climate Action

A virtual fast-paced innovation sprint to spark imagination and solve diverse issues related to climate change.

Solving problems related to climate change is one of the most important endeavors of our time. To ready ourselves to imagine, lead, and implement optimal outcomes for people and the planet, Evolution University is hosting a five-day innovation sprint during the biggest conference of the year to unite, act, and deliver on climate action-- COP28 hosted in Dubai.
The EVOLVE Sustainability Sprint sparks imagination and action for a better world by engaging in critical thinking and taking you on a fast-paced journey through the steps of evaluation, imagination, innovation, and implementation.

The sprint is held virtually with daily sessions from December 4 - 8. We'll meet online at 10 am EST for a one-hour workshop followed with a 30-minute coaching session while highlighting the main themes of COP28 that reach across diverse social and environmental issues.
  • Technology and Innovation
  • Frontline Communities
  • Finance
  • Inclusion
Participate in the sprint with a case study (provided), idea, startup, or established organization. Sign up as an individual, team, or be placed on a team. Earn a Sprint Certificate that demonstrates top skills needed today and into the future.
  • 5-day program
  •  Dec 4 - 8
  • Daily live sessions
  • 10 - 11:30 am EST
  • Instructor interaction
  • Dynamic online course
  • Join from anywhere
  • Practical exercises
  • Take action for climate and the SDGs
  • Earn a Sprint Certificate to showcase skills

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To address today’s global challenges, a new approach has emerged: The EVOLVE Sustainability Framework. A comprehensive process centered in compassion that raises the standards of what is possible.
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The EVOLVE Sustainability Sprint readies you to lead and take action for climate solutions and the SDGs. The framework sparks imagination and engages problem solving skills that inform program/product design, investment pitches, and sustainability strategy.
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Evolution University is is a proud partner for the United Nations Global Goals Week and acts as an amplifier, empowering changemakers through education, imagination, and action to make impact for the goals faster and more effectively.
 ALIGN TO THE SDGS

Make meaningful change by integrating the Sustainable Development Goals.

EVOLVE OUR WORLD

Become a purpose-driven changemaker that solves problems for people and the planet.

 PUT COMPASSION AT THE CENTER

Raise the standard of what's possible across all stakeholders.

 MAKE IMPACT

Embed sustainability as the strategic driver of success.

COP28 Themes

Technology & Innovation

Mobilize governments, corporates, multilaterals, academia, investors, and startups to drive a step-change in the development and deployment of climate solutions to bring the world back to 1.5° C (2.7° F) trajectory and reduce suffering for the most impacted populations and ecosystems. This will require a transformation greater than the Industrial Revolution.

Frontline Communities

Put nature, people, sustainable living, and livelihoods at the heart of climate action, including helping the most vulnerable communities adapt to the change that’s already occurring. Raise awareness related to the humanitarian crisis and inspire action to address climate-related risks. Scale robust solutions that protect, restore, and effectively manage natural ecosystems and biodiversity, address drivers of nature loss, empower Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and create resilient livelihoods.

Finance

The mobilization of financial resources and innovative funding mechanism plays a paramount role in realizing the sustainable transformation needed to combat climate change. Finance is pivotal to critical issues ranging from water and food security to youth empowerment, gender equity, trade dynamics, renewable energy, and resilient relief systems. Climate finance must be affordable, available, and accessible to developing countries.

Inclusion

Bring everyone, including youth, entrepreneurs, gender groups, and Indigenous Peoples to the table to ensure that decisions and discussions, and how the solutions are implemented, are truly inclusive and done in collaboration with local communities. Prepare the next generation with the right skill sets to flourish and support small and medium enterprises in their decarbonization journeys. Peace and compassion are core to inclusivity.

What people are saying  

"Compassion is at the core for regenerative systems and social innovation. The Evolve Sustainability Framework helps me integrate compassion-based frameworks with systems thinking and design thinking approaches. I loved Joni's practical approach of having a project to understand stakeholder engagement, designing for future and resources such a biomimicry. I would recommend this course for individuals as well as professionals working in the same team/company to experience this course by Joni Roberts."
Jahnavi Mange, Sustainability & Regenerative Design Strategist, California 
"I had the pleasure of participating in the EVOLVE Sustainability Journey pilot program, and it was truly a transformative experience. The program provided a comprehensive and engaging approach to understanding and contributing to sustainability. From the very beginning, I was impressed by the well-structured curriculum, thoughtful discussions, and support from the facilitators. The EVOLVE Sustainability Journey wasn't just about theory; it was designed to empower participants to take action. The practical tools, resources, and action plans provided helped me translate newfound knowledge into tangible initiatives. It's truly a program that equips you with the skills and mindset needed to make a positive impact in your personal life, community, and beyond."
Joel Amani Mafigi, Co-Founder, Director at Unleashed (Potentials in Motion), Isingiro, Western Region, Uganda
"An excellent advanced learning program. Several points to recommend to everyone-- excellent learning for the transformation of education with love and mind and we all have the ability to solve issues for the sustainability. The program has helped me understand many things. The interconnection in several of cases raised was excellent because as an educator, learning never ends."
Alfonso Navarro Carvallo, CEO and Teacher, EliteSDGs Business Consulting, Peru and Chile
"Awesome program!"
Nouira Mohamed Salah, Biologist, Ministry of Education, Tunisia

The EVOLVE Sustainability Sprint

Gain Insights | Uplevel Skills | Build a Sustainability Plan | Create the Future

Session 1: The Sustainability Evolution

  • Discover how organizations transition to sustainability and become purpose-driven.
  • Center social and environmental sustainability as the strategic drivers of success.
  • Apply frameworks for sustainability including the EVOLVE Sustainability Framework™ and the Compassion-Centered Stakeholder Approach™.
  • Discover opportunities for meaningful change by aligning to global goals and standards.

Session 2: Evaluation

  • Apply the first of four steps in the EVOLVE framework: evaluation. 
  • Investigate the current conditions and experiences of stakeholders. 
  • Determine areas of improvement for social and environmental sustainability across people, products, and processes. 
  • Assess baseline measurements for impact and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting.

Session 3: Imagination 

  • Spark imagination (step 2) by asking "what if" questions and others such as "what would great look like?" 
  • Engage in ideation and decision-making tools.
  • Explore sustainability design methods such as life cycle analysis, systems thinking, and the circular economy. 
  • Align to the organization's purpose, vision, and values.

Session 4: Innovation

  • Engage in innovation processes (step 3) to achieve the desired state.
  • Integrate sustainability methods for innovative thinking and design.
  • Evaluate options such as make, buy, redesign, and collaborations.
  • Determine the required investment of people, time, and money.
  • Ensure alignment to global goals and standards for achieving social and environmental sustainability.

Session 5: Implementation

  • Determine how success will be achieved and implemented (step 4). 
  • Craft an action plan, goals, and key performance indicators.
  • Determine how impact will be measured, monitored, and improved. 
  • Collect data for ESG and impact reporting.
  • Continuously EVOLVE sustainability initiatives by repeating the steps in the framework!  

Bonus Sessions

Evolution University will host an additional live sessions highlighting individuals and organizations that apply the EVOLVE Sustainability Framework to make positive impact for climate and interrelated SDGs. Be part of the action and get noticed for your accomplishments!

We Value Inclusivity

Evolution University is based in the USA and we are grateful to have attracted changemakers around the world. We know when diverse voices are heard and included, the quality of our programs goes up. If you come from a nation with a different level of buying power, we are providing an opportunity for you to let us know what a meaningful and affordable contribution is for you.
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Meet the instructor

Joni Roberts

As the Founder and Chief Evolution Officer of Evolution University, Joni combines her unique experience as an international entrepreneur and business professor with a passion for creating a more joyful, prosperous, and sustainable world. She is the creator of the EVOLVE Sustainability Framework and the Compassion-Centered Stakeholder Approach as well as a book author and online course creator. You can follow her on social media with the hashtag #EvolveOurWorld.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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