NET ZERO CHANGES EVERYTHING - A STRATEGIC APPROACH

Reaching net zero by 2050 isn’t just about reducing emissions—it requires a fundamental transformation of energy systems, industries, policies, and everyday life. Net-Zero Changes Everything equips leaders and decision-makers with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to navigate this transition with confidence. 

This course explores the systemic changes necessary for a competitive, low-carbon future and provides a practical, action-oriented framework to accelerate progress. Whether you're in government, industry, or academia, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive meaningful change in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. 

What You’ll Learn 

In this course, participants will: 
- Understand the Net Zero Challenge - Why system transformation, not just emissions reductions, is essential. 
- Learn from Past Transitions - How major socio-technical shifts happen and what drives successful change. 
- Develop System Change Pathways - Identify key barriers, enablers, and policy tools for building a net-zero future. 
- Act Strategically - Focus on high-impact interventions, coalition-building, and avoiding dead-end pathways. 

How You'll Learn 

This course goes beyond lectures. It is highly interactive, combining: 
- Guided Discussions - Facilitated conversations that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. 
- Real-World Case Studies & Scenarios - Up-to-date Canadian examples that bring lessons to life. 
- Practical Exercises - Hands-on activities to analyze systems, identify leverage points, and chart actionable pathways. 
- Collaborative Peer Learning - Engage with other professionals working on net-zero challenges, exchanging insights and strategies. 

Who Should Take This Course? 

• Government, industry, and civil society leaders advancing net-zero goals. 

• Professionals designing and implementing system change strategies. 

• Experts in energy transitions, climate policy, and sustainability looking for a structured, strategic approach. 

Day 1, October 15, 2025 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET:

Module 1: The Challenge of Net Zero: Understand why net zero requires system-wide transformation, not just emissions cuts. 

Module 2: Systems Change & Accelerating Transitions: Learn how innovation, policy, and markets interact to drive system shifts. 

Day 2, October 16, 2025 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET:

Module 3: Pathways to Net Zero: Develop strategic roadmaps to overcome barriers and scale effective solutions. 

Case Study & Exercise: Work in groups to apply course concepts to a real-world net-zero challenge. 

Held over two days, this course is hosted online on Zoom.