Building resilience in the face of climate anxiety

People working in sustainability can feel an emotional weight from the transformative change they are trying to make, alongside the broader societal pressures that can impact wellbeing and resilience. Workplace wellbeing initiatives can fall short if they don’t address the organisational conditions that support staff to look after themselves and do their best work.

This stress awareness month, come along to Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership’s ‘staying well in climate work’ event to explore how to support yourself, your colleagues and your staff to stay well whilst doing meaningful and impactful work.

This Climate Action Programme event aims to:

provide space for sharing your concerns on the climate and nature crises;
explore how purpose-driven work can increase the emotional load;
support you to build personal and organisational resilience to reduce the risk of burnout;
understand the practical steps organisations can take to support staff wellbeing in the long term.

There will also be an opportunity to connect with others working in this space, and to hear real examples of actions organisations are taking to support staff.

This event is limited to 40 organisations. This event is intended for those working in sustainability or in a position to influence workplace culture. The event is free thanks to our Climate Action Programme partners, but places are limited.

Light refreshments will be provided but please eat lunch before you arrive.

This event is in person only. For those unable to attend in person, we aim to share key insights after all our Climate Action Programme events in a digital resource uploaded to our resource library https://bristolclimatenature.org/resources/?project=climate-action-programme

Timings

2pm: Arrival, networking and tea/coffee

2.25 – 4.30pm: Presentations and discussions including a short break

4.30pm onwards: Networking

The event finishes at 4.30pm but you are welcome to stay for a drink and more networking in the bar afterwards.

About our speakers

Jessica Ferrow, Regenerative Leadership Advisor

Jessica Ferrow works at the intersection of regenerative leadership and long-term impact. For over a decade, she has advised founder-led brands on B Corp strategy, governance and sustainable growth — supporting organisations to scale without losing their integrity. After having her own experience with burnout and overwork, she now also facilitates programmes and gatherings that reconnect people with nature and nature’s cycles.

Leanne Bird, People & Growth Partner and founder of KUDO

Leanne Bird works with purpose-led organisations to help them build the leadership capability, culture and systems that enable people and performance to thrive together. With a background in ecology and organisational development, Leanne focuses on strengthening the conditions that allow teams to sustain wellbeing and effectiveness in demanding work. She supports organisations across the UK to move beyond surface-level wellbeing initiatives and create environments where people can do meaningful work sustainably.

About the Climate Action Programme

By offering a suite of events, resources and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, the Climate Action Programme provides support and inspiration to organisations of all kinds. We promote best practice, identify solutions to challenges, and foster a sense of community amongst organisations in Bristol that are committed to positive change.

To be kept up to date about upcoming events and opportunities with the Partnership and/or our Climate Action Programme, please join us as a member.

About our collaboration with Bristol BID

We have expanded our Climate Action Programme by collaborating with Bristol BID. Through our collaboration, we embed a localised approach and deliver free and tailored climate support to organisations in this area of the city.

With thanks to our Climate Action Programme sponsors:

Contact the host of Climate Action Programme event: Staying well in climate work