Five Multi-day Sessions over Nine Months
 IGEL includes five, multi-day sessions that take place in different parts of the state. Each session is designed to educate participants on different environmental challenges and opportunities, with a combination of classroom discussion and hands-on, experiential learning.
Session One: Atlanta, May 15-18, 2018
- Overview of IGEL and upcoming sessions
- Leadership competencies, values and assessments
- Analytical lenses through which to explore environmental issues
- Explore the manifold effects of land use
Session Two: Albany, July 10-13, 2018
- Environmental focus on water, agriculture and natural resource-based economies
- Leadership focus on managing conflict, and dealing with differences and diversity
- Exploration of various sectors, including science, technology, education and local government, especially their roles in environmental problem solving
Session Three: Sapelo Island, September 11-14, 2018
- Environmental focus on marine resources, conservation, preservation and coastal development
- Leadership focus on collaboration, systems thinking and relational leadership concepts
- Sector focus on non-governmental organizations, advocacy groups, and state and federal governments
Session Four: Dawson County, November 13-16, 2018
- Environmental focus on the Southern Appalachians and how they have been affected by human impacts
- Leadership focus on tools to promote active listening, collaboration and overcoming fear of failure
- Explore public and private land conservation and management in Georgia
- Explore Georgia’s opportunities and challenges regarding energy, including conservation and generation
Session Five: Atlanta, January 14-17, 2019
- Focus on the business case for environmental sustainability
- Hear from business and industry leaders on environmental challenges and opportunities
- Graduation and Celebration
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