About LEAD Network

LEAD is an international non-profit organisation with a fast growing network of 1600 leaders in more than 80 countries. Our shared mission is to inspire leadership for a sustainable world.

We do this by searching worldwide for outstanding people, developing their leadership potential through our innovative training programmes, and working with them to make a real difference to the future of this planet.

What is the current state of renewable energy resources in Russia?

Vladislav Larin, LEAD Fellow and a respected Russian environmental journalist has published a report reviewing Russia's energy sector, with a special focus on renewable energy resources and multi-stakeholder engagement (Moscow 2006).

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LEAD India Fellow highlights risk to Indian Monsoon by climate change

Award winning science journalist, Pallava Bagla in his new role as Science Editor for NDTV, reports on the rising evidence that climate change is affecting the Indian Monsoon.

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Leadership for Environment and Development

Member Programmes in Brazil, Canada, China, CIS, Europe, Francophone Africa, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Southern and Eastern Africa

LEAD Africa showcases innovative leadership at Tunis conference

More than 100 leaders gathered in Tunis in November to celebrate the official launch of our pan-African programme - LEAD Africa. President of the African Development Bank, Dr Donald Kaberuka, was the guest of honour and inaugural keynote speaker.

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The GreenHouse Consortium launches plans for landmark building

LEAD is one of seven top international NGOs who are part of a consortium designing and building a new centre of innovation for promoting sustainable development. Located at the heart of the Kings Cross development site, the centre will offer space for global environmental and development debates, and will build on the values and common vision of the GreenHouse consortium.

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LEAD launches new course with Earth Council

One of LEAD’s most popular courses, ‘Writing Project Proposals’, is now available as a short online course through Earth Council e-Learning. The Writing Project Proposals training module is designed for those seeking skills and knowledge in developing project concepts and proposals, as well as funding for their proposals.

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Exploring e-Learning in the Ukraine

LEAD is working with the Ukrainian Successful Communities Institute to explore how eLearning can enhance their current training activities. Trainers address questions such as how do you transform face-to-face learning to e-learning, what type of learning is suited best for face-to-face and distance learning, and the purpose and uses of web-based learning platforms.

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