Testimonials
"Not only did I acquire new skills, but I also gained confidence and learned how to effectively change behaviors and promote sustainable development. The program left me highly motivated to make a positive impact in the world and provided me with valuable contacts for potential future collaborations. It is an amazing experience to spend nearly three weeks with people sharing the same passions. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to attend this program, which left me with many positive impressions." - Liisi Lees, 2023
"Overall, the Beahrs ELP 2023 was a life changing event that has prepared me to lead the change that is required to promote sustainable environmental management and leadership nationally and globally." - Arthur R.M. Becker, 2023
"Now that I have completed the Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program, I`m equipped with a wealth of knowledge and practical skills in environmental leadership and sustainable practices. With this newfound expertise, I can make significant contributions to my role as a water and environmental engineer in Nablus Municipality. I can lead initiatives to improve water management, implement eco-friendly policies, and tackle pressing environmental challenges in my community. Furthermore, I can serve as a catalyst for change by sharing my insights and collaborating with local stakeholders to create a more sustainable and environmentally conscious Nablus. In essence, I can achieve meaningful impact by applying what I have learned to drive positive environmental change in my region." - Saja Younes, 2023
"I was looking to gain formal instruction in environmental science, policy, and management. The ELP provided that and so much more. The ELP isn’t solely an educational program; the ELP inspires and motivates. The experience was particularly enriching because of my incredible cohort comprised of environmental professionals from all over the world. I can now turn to any of the members of my cohort for ideas, inspiration, and collaboration." - Lisa Damerel, 2023
"The experiences we shared during the program deepened my exposure to broader environmental issues and crucially, to view such issues in a more holistic manner, which I believe is the one of the highlights of Beahrs ELP that can seldom be found in similar course offerings elsewhere." - Mekalia Paulos Aklilu, 2021
“I was lucky to have had the chance to participate in the ELP program on so many levels. This program is absolutely designed in the most suitable way to enrich your experience in your field while being trained on some leadership skills. The sessions were tailored in a very smooth way that takes you from one level to another. The instructors were very helpful and ready for discussion at all times. All of that was upheld while maintaining the best friendly atmosphere among the participants, and the convenience of being at home and work. No leave was needed from work and no time away from the family, especially in my case since I have kids.” - Rasha Abu Dayyeh, 2021
“This program is one of the leading sustainable environmental programs that provides you a perfect integration of various topics. The program facilitates people from different backgrounds with fundamental knowledge, then develops into advanced concepts by various ideas contributing from participants and guiding by program specialists. I have realized that my classmates are very competent and diverse. Experiences we shared and exchanged during the program helped me understand more about other sectors in a more holistic view. Apart from the knowledge that I gained, personal connections with people both classmates and the experts are an asset that will assist me in stepping into international collaboration.” - Kritsana Sontimanotham, 2019
“The Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program is perhaps one of the only of its kind in the world that provides a platform for incredibly brilliant interactions and discussions on a variety of environmental issues that impact us today. The opportunity to learn from Nobel Laureates and experienced practitioners of the cohort is most certainly a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for many of the fellows. Lectures, coupled with in-depth analysis, case studies, and field visits provide great learning even for experienced leaders from around the world. The cohort that the organizers selected was extremely well thought-of and comprised decision makers, academicians, researchers, field practitioners, lawyers and policy makers. This is no mean achievement because it provides a platform for enhanced and holistic learning, something most of the leadership programs anywhere in the world struggle to provide. Thank you ELP staff, and many congratulations for yet another year of incredible success.” - Sreenath Subrahmanyam, 2019
“To be part of the Beahrs ELP 2018 programme has been a unique experience in which I gained a lot of knowledge and allowed me to build networking with other colleges around the world. Moreover, lectures like Agroecology, Conservation, and Preserving Parks reinforced my expertise in the subject. Likewise, courses such as Collaborative Leadership for Sustainable Change, Project Management Leadership, and Behavior Design give the essentials tools to apply to my work as a government officer. After the ELP I’m sure that I can make the difference in environmental management in my country with all the tools that the programme taught me.” - Sandra Choquesillo, 2018
“I am thankful and honored to have had the opportunity to participate in the Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program 2018. With my participation in this course I am even more convinced that the way I have chosen for my education and future career is right. It has made me 'hungrier' to work with sustainable food production and environmental management in my future. I will return with experiences and personal stories that I will pass on to co-workers, fellow students, friends, and family, and hopefully affect them in a way that makes them aware of environmental issues and global struggles in that context so that they will be environmentally conscious in their future actions.” - Cinthya Helen, 2018
“The Beahrs ELP not only has deepened my understanding of worldwide conservation efforts but also gave me the opportunity to learn from professional environmentalists and exchange ideas with other peers who, through their own efforts, are committed to making this world a better place." - Dorje Jyal, 2018
“The program was very intensive. I am impressed by the huge amount and diversity of valuable information we could gather from lectures, field trips, and various exchanges during the three weeks at Berkeley. Several ready-to-use tools for self-knowledge, dealing with people, problem-solving, and negotiations are all very relevant and useful for my work, as well as my daily non-professional life.” - Lanto Andriamampianina, 2010
“The ELP training course is wonderful and especially valuable to those who have much practical experience but less professional training like me. I am opened up to a comprehensive picture in which I find my routine work in conservation interlinked with other related issues. The ELP helps me more clearly determine my career and gives me confidence and inspiration to develop and implement new projects.” -Mac Nga, 2005
“The summer course has been a very informative and stimulating experience for me. I want to stress that the diversity of the participants’ backgrounds has added to this course an outstanding element of cross-cultural and knowledge exchange that can seldom be found in any other international course. I think that this is a very unique and unrivaled course, and I have truly enjoyed every single moment of it.” - Sami Kamel, 2002