BGCI training and capacity building include face to face training, follow up workshops, webinars and online training modules. BGCI’s training activities cover a wide range of plant conservation and public engagement subjects including:

• Access and benefit sharing
• Tree conservation, nursery training and forest restoration
• Red list assessments
• Seed conservation
• Conservation horticulture
• Interpretation
• Science communication
• Working with diverse audiences
• Evaluation

Online training platform

BGCI has its own online training platform through which we provide a suite of training modules. The platform offers both BGCI member and open access modules covering a range of subjects such as Plant collections policy, Collections Management, Scaling up biodiverse forest restoration and an Introduction to interpretation.

Webinars

BGCI runs a regular webinar series focusing on topics and projects relevant to BGCI activities and our partners. We have an annual programme of webinars that are open to everyone and cover topics such as the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation, the Global Biodiversity Standard and the Illegal Plant Trade Campaign. We also deliver a programme of regional webinars and technical talks, the topic of these events is developed in partnership with the regional networks.

Training and Workshops

We also deliver a range of online and in person training courses and workshops. Where possible training is delivered in the local language, and with support from local partners. Training topics include how to apply for a BGCI grant, conservation horticulture, conservation planning, seed collection and red list training.

Most of the training we deliver is provided as part of our funded project work. Where availability and resources allow, we are happy to discuss developing bespoke training courses for our members (and can provide a member discounted price for this). To discuss your needs please contact Helen Miller.