Our global footprint now exceeds the planet's capacity to regenerate by more than 30%. The response of the business community to the sustainability agenda is crucial; with an urgent need for new business models, innovation and solutions which are mainstreamed into core practices.

Understanding these complex challenges, and having the ability to meet them, are now prerequisites of good business leadership. To unleash your potential, equip you with the skills to create sustainable business value, and connect you with a vibrant global network of business leaders and experts, WWF offers you One Planet Leaders.

This applied sustainability training will help you develop strategic action plans that build on, and stretch, current company commitments and equip you with skills that are increasingly sought-after in the market place.

You can choose between joining the Full Programme or take stand-alone workshops, depending on your personal needs and available resources.

The venue is Ittingen Charterhouse, a beautiful former monastery near Zurich , Switzerland . It provides the perfect location for reflection and learning. The programme fees are: 

The closing date for Spring applications is January 31st 2010, you can SAVE 10% by applying before 30 November 2009.

Full programme information and registration can be found at www.panda.org/ business/ training. You can also contact myself Carolina Moeller on +41 22 364 9035 or Melissa Whybrow on +44 1444 811 273 or email opleaders@wwfint. org

One Planet Leaders builds the skills and competencies required by the companies of tomorrow. I hope this is of interest to you or someone in your organization and I would be delighted to discuss how to best meet your needs.

Best regards,

Carolina Moeller

Programme Manager