An adventure for young leaders with a passion for the environment.

BLAKE Inspire 

In 2023 we welcomed another 140 passionate, young environmental leaders to join us for our BLAKE Inspire programmes.

BLAKE Inspire is a week-long residential leadership development programme in partnership with the Ministry for the Environment and in 2024 we will run four programmes (of up to 35 students per programme):

• 15 – 19 April in Auckland
• 22 – 26 April in Auckland
• 15 – 19 July in Waikato
• 7 – 11 October in Auckland

 Throughout the week students will work together with scientists, environmental experts, a diverse range of leaders and other like-minded students to develop strong leadership skills while learning about topical environmental issues and how they can take action to tackle them.

Participation, adventure and learning are all key requirements for delegates. They will take part in environmental and marine science activities and visit businesses and local organisations to learn about what they are doing to reduce their impact on the environment. Students leave BLAKE Inspire with new friends, skills and clear action plans to start making positive change within their own schools and communities.

BLAKE Inspire is an annual opportunity open to young New Zealanders thanks to a number of BLAKE supporters including programme partner, the Ministry for the Environment. Given the strong demand for the programme, this year we have expanded BLAKE Inspire to support 140 delegates throughout the year, and will be offering the programme through at least 45 fully subsidised scholarships and 95 partially subsidised positions at $700 + GST (flights are included in the cost/scholarship). We are seeking a diverse group of young New Zealanders for the programme, and encourage people from all parts of Aotearoa to apply to participate.

BLAKE Inspire delegates become eligible to join future BLAKE Expeditions as student voyagers.

BLAKE Inspire is an annual opportunity open to young New Zealanders thanks to a number of BLAKE supporters including programme partner, The Ministry for the Environment.

Applications for 2024 are now closed. Application for 2025 will open early in the year.

For more information email the Programme Manager, Elle Ueland, at [email protected] or phone the BLAKE office on 09 307 8875.

Previous BLAKE Inspire programmes

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