TESTIMONIALS
Read what our clients from around the world say about our workshops and courses.
"Following the Zeroverse course I had a deeper understanding of the science and scale of the climate emergency. Most importantly, I felt empowered that through my own actions I can make a difference. The course was tailored perfectly to our group and Kate guided the themes, conversational flow and group work masterfully. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to make a positive impact within their spheres of influence."
Karl Dowling, Co-Founder | Chief Operating Officer, Big Pond Education
Karl Dowling, Co-Founder | Chief Operating Officer, Big Pond Education
"The Project Zero course helped me to better understand the main sources of GHG emissions and get inspired from best practices and decarbonization success stories. The worldwide examples provided in the course are very useful to develop the action plan to decarbonize our workplace. I would totally recommend this course!”
Ariadna Moreno, Project Manager at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Ariadna Moreno, Project Manager at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health
"Thank you for the great learning experience. The training was well crafted."
Shikha Kumari, National University Health System, Singapore
"The course raised my awareness of issues relating to embodied carbon and how we can mitigate our environmental impact as a sector, as an organisation and individually. It's directly changed my behaviour and I'm more conscientious about my actions than I was before.”
Lawrence Northall, Community Archaeologist, MOLA
Lawrence Northall, Community Archaeologist, MOLA
"I feel very inspired and motivated to take action individually and lead my team. There was a good balance of hearing the shocking realities and learning about how to find positive ways to change behaviour over time. Throughout the course we got to talk through practical examples that we can implement in real life. The information Kate provided in the session was nicely laid out, understandable and impactful. I enjoyed hearing case studies from other organisations/companies who allowed grass root initiatives to develop into standard ways of working. There were lots of readings, tools and useful resources provided to draw on as examples after the sessions.”
Shantol Campbell, Engagement Project Manager, Museum of London Archaeology, UK
Shantol Campbell, Engagement Project Manager, Museum of London Archaeology, UK
"I found the Project Zero course a much-needed introduction to sustainability initiatives taking place in research institutes around the world. Kate was an excellent course leader: she challenged us, inspired us, and was always willing to go the extra mile in providing extra resources we requested.”
Michelle Leger, Postdoctoral Researcher at Institute of Evolutionary Biology (CSIC-Universitat Pompeu Fabra), Barcelona
Michelle Leger, Postdoctoral Researcher at Institute of Evolutionary Biology (CSIC-Universitat Pompeu Fabra), Barcelona
"The Project Zero course was a starting point for me to engage our lab and the whole research institute in sustainable activities. Importantly, the course helped me to connect with people who are interested in solving problems in sustainability. Now, we run a sustainability committee and results are starting to show already!"
Victoria Shabardina, Postdoctoral Researcher at Institute of Evolutionary Biology, Barcelona
Victoria Shabardina, Postdoctoral Researcher at Institute of Evolutionary Biology, Barcelona
"The training Kate delivered was great. Being generally quite eco-conscious I wasn’t sure how much more I’d learn but there was plenty of opportunity to dig deeper and build a solid level of knowledge and evidence. Developing the action plan really help with this too. Kate was really friendly and helpful - I’d totally recommend the Zeroverse training."
Lara Band, CITiZAN Discovery Programme Officer, MOLA
Lara Band, CITiZAN Discovery Programme Officer, MOLA
"The Zeroverse Carbon Literacy Training that Kate Whitfield facilitated for our group in Ireland was fantastic. The information presented was excellent, Kate kept the conversation on track and with detailed feedback. Overall, the training helped our Irish study abroad community really think about our carbon footprint, and develop ways in which we can work towards carbon neutrality. Thanks Kate and Zeroverse!"
Dr. Stephen Robinson, Director and Professor, Champlain College, Dublin Campus
Dr. Stephen Robinson, Director and Professor, Champlain College, Dublin Campus
“The Zeroverse training has been incredibly useful in understanding the steps that we can each take and influence our daily work activities.”
Hana Morel, Sustainability Manager, MOLA
"It ticked all the boxes for me. I came away more energized, informed, and conscientious about global climate change and what I can do within my sphere of influence. The pacing was very good, with some mini-lecture mixed with feedback from us and breakout rooms”
Alan Earhart, Academic Director, Accademia Europea di Firenze, Italy
Alan Earhart, Academic Director, Accademia Europea di Firenze, Italy
"Kate has a real knack for communicating important issues related to climate change and keeping the participants engaged. The workshop was factual and relevant. Highly recommended!"
Izumi Fukunaga, Professor, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
"The carbon literacy course delivered by Zeroverse and taught by Kate Whitfield was hugely worthwhile and enjoyable for several reasons. The course is taught virtually, and Kate is a master of the format. She was consistently encouraging and supportive, and she presented the content imaginatively which kept us engaged throughout. My seven course classmates from six different countries, representing a variety of fields, were soon made comfortable enough to share their unique perspectives and we all learned from each other. The class feel was intimate and energetic. Although I am not new to many of the components contained in the teaching of carbon literacy, I learned a great deal from the course which I was able to employ in my takeaway Action Plan. What I learned on the course felt very practical and implementable. I commend Zeroverse and Kate Whitfield for providing a thoroughly worthwhile educational experience about a tremendously important subject."
John Pearson, Senior Advisor: Institutional Development & Strategy Accademia Europea di Firenze
John Pearson, Senior Advisor: Institutional Development & Strategy Accademia Europea di Firenze
“Zeroverse training gave me that extra energy kick I needed to make my climate actions more impactful, in the private and professional sphere. Acquiring/spreading environmental awareness can be a harsh process, but the training taught me that gathering the right tools can make it a stimulating and rewarding one as well.”
Sabina Colombo, Centre for Genomic Regulation
Sabina Colombo, Centre for Genomic Regulation
"Following the Carbon Literacy course by Kate at Zeroverse I changed my attitude towards and feeling about climate awareness. Prior to the course, I often felt demotivated after reading stories about how things were going downhill due to human activity. This demotivation resulted in me being ignorant (not reading those stories anymore) and thinking: "what am I as a single person going to contribute anyway". By creating an action plan and thinking about creative ways in which my organization could become more green and climate aware, my point of view slowly began to change. Talking to others in the course about their action plans also inspired me and made me aware that there are others who are willing to act, even though their personal contributions will remain relatively small. Instead of looking at a world where humans primarily ruin things, now I visualize our role as initiators of a new world that is sustainable, green and aware. My attitude is now far more positive and motivated than prior to the course, which I am truly thankful for."
Sara Lynn Blanken, PhD student, Radboud University Medical Centre
Sara Lynn Blanken, PhD student, Radboud University Medical Centre
“Great session! Insightful, thought-provoking and so much more fun than I expected.”
Paola Butler-Zanetti, Technology Licensing Specialist, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
“The Zeroverse course was a fantastic interactive workshop that totally fulfilled the goal of inspiring us, making us more aware of the enormous problem we are facing and about the potential actions we can engage in our institute. Kate is a wonderful communicator and training leader, we enjoyed every session. Thanks!”
Jacopo Boni, postdoctoral researcher, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona
Jacopo Boni, postdoctoral researcher, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona
"In the last 18 months we have put approximately 30 members of staff through the Zeroverse Carbon Literacy Course. It is a great way to introduce staff into the practice of lowering carbon footprint both personally and professionally. This course can accommodate all levels of carbon learning, and more importantly this course contains a very lively and dynamic suite of activities to suit many learner needs."
Caroline Barrie-Smith, Head of Audience Engagement, Museum of London Archaeology, UK
Caroline Barrie-Smith, Head of Audience Engagement, Museum of London Archaeology, UK
"It is never too late to learn and act! I am grateful for the opportunity to have trained in the Carbon Literacy Course delivered by Kate Whitfield at Zeroverse. I was more familiar with the infectious diseases and other public health impacts from climate change as an Infectious Diseases physician, but really wanted practical and actionable training on carbon literacy and climate action. Kate is excellent at delivering key content clearly and skilfully while artfully facilitating discussion and reflection. Her patient and calm demeanour enables a ‘safe’ virtual space conducive for open group discussion and peer-learning. My fellow course-mates and I came from different countries, contexts, and organisations on various stages of the ‘sustainability continuum’. We all felt inspired by the many examples of positive change shared during the course and conceived our own unique climate action plans. This is indeed a journey and we all have a part to play - I recommend you consider the Carbon Literacy Training Course as a key step in your journey."
Dr. Sapna Sadarangani, Infectious Diseases Physician, Singapore
Dr. Sapna Sadarangani, Infectious Diseases Physician, Singapore
“It was an excellent workshop. I felt all the participants were enthusiastic and ready to take action on the common issues we discussed. It made me think again about what I could do."
Kenichiro Arakaki, Senior Research Technician, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
"Thank you for the course. It revealed many different ways we can reduce our carbon footprint."
Jose M. A. Vaquero, Manager of Flow Cytometry Platform, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona
"I had a very enjoyable time in the carbon literacy course conducted by Kate and ended the course motivated and positive about stopping climate change. All the participants in the course were very active and came up with multiple unique ways on how they can do their part at work to end climate change step by step. Kate was very helpful in steering the many conversations we had during sharing sessions and gave many insightful ideas that provoked our thinking. She also provided tons of advice on the climate change sector and was very supportive throughout the course and beyond."
Wai Peng Chan
Wai Peng Chan
''Through the Carbon Literacy training, I was able to gain insights on the current and expected future global warming levels, sources of greenhouse gases and the feasible steps for climate change mitigation. I now feel motivated and encouraged in implementing my climate action plans in order to reduce my carbon footprint both at home and at school in order to make planet earth a better place."
Rakel Makandi, Student, Egerton University, Kenya
Rakel Makandi, Student, Egerton University, Kenya
''I have learned a lot from the Zeroverse Carbon Literacy training. Climate change is a major concern and my action, your action and our action can make a difference in curbing climate change."
Dancan Wakoli, researcher, Egerton University, Kenya
"I found Kate and her delivery of the Carbon Literacy Training to be informative, educational and inspiring. It made me consider ways that I can increase my commitment to reducing carbon emissions and the climate. In particular, it has made me rethink my personal choices around travel and food I am the director of undergraduate research at my university and the training helped spark some interesting discussions with our sustainability office about how we can partner. In the future, my office will track travel patterns of our faculty and students who present at conferences to allow for better monitoring of our carbon footprint on the campus. We have also discussed ways to help highlight sustainability in many of our programs, such as tracking the number of presentations related to sustainability at our Spring Undergraduate Research Forum. These conversations wouldn't have happened without this course and Kate's support. Thank you!"
Eric Hall, director of undergraduate research Elon University, USA
Eric Hall, director of undergraduate research Elon University, USA
""It was an amazing and inspiring course. Thank you for all your empathy, patience and the atmosphere you were able to create during the four sessions. Absolutely recommendable course to others!
Alexandre Robert Moreno, Facility Manager / Health & Safety Officer, EMBL Barcelona
Alexandre Robert Moreno, Facility Manager / Health & Safety Officer, EMBL Barcelona
"It was enlightening to participate in the two week Carbon literacy training. I now have a better understanding of what I can do to change my environment, as well as effective personal ways to reduce greenhouse gas emission. Participating in this training has equipped me with the necessary knowledge on how to develop an action plan and carry out an efficient environmental campaign. I am thankful for choosing this path and I can't wait to put my ideas into action."
Victoria Imaji, Susty Vibes, Nigeria
Victoria Imaji, Susty Vibes, Nigeria
