Ignite: Biodiversity Edition
Ignite: A series of 1-day programmes to ignite inspiration and turn ideas into action; this Biodiversity Edition explores biodiversity through a business lens.
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- You are responsible for - or would like to start having some responsibility for - sustainability in your role
- You want to enhance your understanding of biodiversity and its systemic importance
- You are interested in identifying business opportunities that arise from preserving biodiversity
- You need to devise a strategy to enrol the right stakeholders to enable the shift
- You want to mitigate biodiversity-relalted risks in your business
- You are committed to making a positive environmental impact through your role/business
- You need an understanding of biodiversity impacts to help you adhere to environmental regulations and standards
- You want the confidence to navigate in times of increased uncertainty
- You want to build an ecosystem of allies, to support collaboration and feel part of a movement for collective action
This is a 1-day programme, conveniently split over two half-day sessions, with optional weekly implementation calls for ongoing support.
Stage one: Biodiversity Essentials
Duration: 3 Hours (Live, via zoom or in-person)
Dive into the fundamentals of biodiversity. This workshop will provide you with an understanding of what biodiversity is, its systemic importance, and the drivers that degrade it, as well as those that generate it. You’ll gain the foundational knowledge necessary to appreciate the critical role biodiversity plays in our ecosystems and economies.
Stage Two: Connecting biodiversity to business
Duration: 3 hours (Live, via zoom or in-person)
Building on your foundational knowledge, this workshop focuses on the direct links between biodiversity and business. You’ll explore how biodiversity impacts your organisation and identify actionable steps you can take to integrate biodiversity considerations into your business practices.
Practical examples and interactive discussions will help you pinpoint specific actions relevant to your role and company.
Stage Three: Implementation support
Weekly 1-hour drop-in call with course alumni (optional)
To support you in implementing the actions identified in Stage Two, we offer ongoing assistance through weekly drop-in calls. These sessions provide a platform to connect with course alumni, share experiences, seek advice, and troubleshoot challenges as you put your biodiversity plans into practice.
This continuous support ensures you remain motivated and on track to make a positive impact within your organisation.
An understanding of how your work sits within the greater context of the earth – globally, nationally and locally – as well as society and your industry.
Gain an understanding of what biodiversity is, its systemic importance, and the drivers that degrade it, as well as those that generate it.
Confidence on how to best engage your diverse range of stakeholders, to bring them on board according to where they are on their journey and their varying perspectives.
Access to an ecosystem of allies with whom you can collaborate to accelerate the change.
An introduction to systems thinking and strategic foresight approaches.
Whether you want to attend yourself, with a colleague or arrange a programme for your organisation, contact us to discuss your requirements.
The future belongs to those who are prepared.
Our programmes embody ‘Business Unusual’ – a mindset that embraces adaptability and resilience.
With Impact Amplified, you’re not just adjusting to what’s next; you’re equipped to navigate it with confidence, taking action today, while preparing for long-term transformative change.
A CELEBRATION OF INNOVATION
Move beyond the mundane of tick-box exercises and compliance checklists.
Our programmes are designed as breeding grounds for innovative thinking, where sustainability isn’t just about meeting standards but setting them.
We support you to delve into new realms, converting bold ideas into practical, impactful strategies.
UNLOCKING CRITICAL THINKING
We believe critical thinking is essential for advancing sustainability. Our programmes are designed to foster deep analytical thinking, ensuring sustainability is approached with innovation and insight.
We focus on more than just gaining knowledge; it’s about developing the ability to think critically about complex issues. We empower you to question the norm and create practical solutions for sustainability. Our programmes help individuals and organisations make informed decisions that contribute to a more sustainable future.
UNLOCKING CRITICAL THINKING
We believe critical thinking is essential for advancing sustainability. Our programmes are designed to foster deep analytical thinking, ensuring sustainability is approached with innovation and insight.
We focus on more than just gaining knowledge; it’s about developing the ability to think critically about complex issues. We empower you to question the norm and create practical solutions for sustainability. Our programmes help individuals and organisations make informed decisions that contribute to a more sustainable future.
COLLABORATION AS THE CORNERSTONE
Collaboration is at the heart of our programmes.
An Impact Amplified programme, blends diverse ideas, expertise, and perspectives, fostering a co-creative space that extends beyond the programme.
Our weekly drop-in calls sustain this collaborative momentum, allowing the solutions we collectively craft to be not only effective but also continually aligned and evolving with your business.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
These are standalone programmes designed to ignite inspiration and turn ideas into action. Each individual programme focuses on one of the nine planetary boundaries.
- Climate
- Biodiversity
- Freshwater use
- Novel entities
- Ocean acidification
- Stratospheric ozone depletion
- Biogeochemical flows
- Land-system change
- Atmospheric aerosol loading
The financial investment for the ‘Ignite: Biodiversity Edition’ programme starts from £3,000 per team. If you are a solo learner you can join one of our public courses for an investment of £300.00
Absolutely! The programme initially offers a 6-month support package, which grants you access to our resource library, the fortnightly drop-in calls, and our dedicated WhatsApp group. If you find value in these resources and wish to extend your access beyond the initial 6 months, you have the option to do so. You can secure an additional 6-month pass through a charitable donation, seamlessly continuing your journey with our support services.
Olivia (Liv) Sibony is an award-winning entrepreneur and trailblazing ethical investment champion. She is co-founder of Impact Amplified, where she works with industry experts, entrepreneurs and academics: empowering individuals within business to affect change through the lens of their work, cutting through the noise of sustainability, so that each person can be a catalyst for change without the need to switch careers.
Liv left a career at Goldman Sachs to launch her food tech startup, GrubClub, which she sold to Eatwith in 2017. Since then, she has been:
- An advisor for the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), enabling impactful entrepreneurs from around the world to scale their businesses, relocating to the UK.
- A Board member of UCL’s Fast Forward 2030, which aims to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to launch businesses that address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Vice-chair of the Mayor of London’s Women in Cleantech Taskforce.
- Founder of SeedTribe, a platform connecting impactful entrepreneurs with angel investors. This was acquired in 2022 by Angel investment Network, the world’s largest online angel investment platform, which now has a dedicated space to promote and support impactful entrepreneurs, as well as under-represented founders.
Liv is driven by the desire to see a world where all businesses marry profit and purpose; she sees the interplay of leadership, sustainability and meaningful collaboration as a key piece in achieving this goal.
Layla Wildon is the Co-Founder of Impact Amplified and Director of Sustainability Risk at Valconia, leveraging over 25 years of experience in risk management and strategic foresight.
Her career has spanned various sectors, ranging from leadership roles in corporates, including NatWest and AXA, to collaborating with SMEs and start-ups. Throughout, she has focused on guiding teams through uncertainty while integrating environmental stewardship into their core strategies.
At Impact Amplified, we believe in sharing practical approaches that work, which is why our consultancy goes beyond traditional advice to include capacity building and running workshops. This ethos of knowledge-sharing reflects Layla’s commitment to continuous learning – through her studies in environmental management with IEMA, training as a Three Horizons practitioner with Future Stewards, and as a fellow with The Institute of Strategic Risk Management.
Her approach is grounded in practical environmentalism, focusing on resilience and adaptability as key to business success in our interconnected world. This philosophy stems from a deep understanding that the well-being of businesses is intrinsically linked to the health of our planet. She champions this perspective in every project and collaboration, endeavouring to drive sustainable change and innovation across the business landscape.
Yes, the program is designed to be accessible for remote or virtual participation, allowing individuals from diverse locations to benefit from the content.
While it may not top the list of FAQs, it’s indeed a question we receive!
The Lego minifigures embody our approach of mingling seriousness with a pinch of playfulness.
In the realm of sustainability, where the challenges are substantial and the stakes high, a light-hearted touch can make a significant difference.
By incorporating Lego figures, we’re not just lightening the atmosphere but also cultivating a space brimming with creativity and engagement, benefiting our team and our clients alike.
And there’s something exciting on the horizon – we’re in the process of developing a Lego Serious Play offering… so watch this space!
Whether you want to attend yourself, with a colleague or arrange a programme for your organisation, contact us to discuss your requirements.
