Nature & Environment courses

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Complex patterns in ecology are not always causal and predictable. Populations have their own dynamics that can be independent of external environmental conditions. In this course we look at the way that natural systems are...

4.65

Improve your understanding of sustainable construction and development Sustainable development meets the needs of the present by carrying out activities that do not compromise future generations’ ability to meet their own needs. On this course,...

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Explore how combatting food waste and food loss can help the environmentPlease note this course runs without facilitation. A Spanish version of the course can be found here. The significant contribution the food system makes...

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Learn why the media matters for international developmentThis comprehensive four-week course will show you the ways that international development is conceptualised, imagined and communicated as an area of study. You’ll decipher the ways in which...

4.81

Live at COP26The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) is being held in Glasgow, Scotland between 31st October and 12th November 2021. It will bring together heads of state, climate experts and campaigners to agree...

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Discover placemaking, place shaping, and what makes an attractive tourist spaceWhat is it that makes a tourist hotspot hot? When it comes to developing sustainable, attractive, and exciting tourist destinations, high quality public spaces are...

4.58

Learn about the effects of climate change and how to build resilience in agriculture and food systems. Even small climate changes can have large-scale consequences in agriculture and food systems with devastating effects for the...

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Learn about the history, the production and the challenges that face ProseccoWhether you’re a wine novice, an enthusiastic student, a curious viticulturist or an expert oenologist, this four-week course from the University of Padova will...

4.79

Explore the fundamentals of humanitarian action A timely and efficient humanitarian response can save lives during emergencies and disasters. A good knowledge of emergency preparedness and disaster management is vital, not only for saving lives...

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Understand the importance of governance for rapid energy system decarbonisation. Energy governance includes the rules, regulations, institutions and politics that affect energy system change. Effective governance is key to the transformation of ener...

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Get the facts you need to put your trust in the food systemPlease note this course runs without facilitation Huge amounts of information are provided on food product labels, but surveys have shown that we’re...

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Understand how IoT can address sustainability challengesAs our world becomes more and more connected, we use smart devices to overcome different obstacles in our day-to-day lives. But what happens when we turn IoT technology toward...

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Learn to use AI and ML to improve the use of big data in Earth Monitoring. This is a fast-changing and critical time for Earth Observation (EO), especially for those involved in its use for...

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Tackle the climate emergency in IndiaClimate Change is one of the greatest threats we face. The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world, affecting both natural and human systems, and these...

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Explore how sustainable wine production worksNew Zealand is a “new world” producer of wines, innovating to provide high-quality products assisted by technology and driven by sustainability. On this four-week course from the Nelson Marlborough Instit...

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Learn how to tackle sustainability challenges through the 17 SDGsThe world is facing unprecedented and pressing social and environmental challenges. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals have been developed to tackle these issues and are...

Découvrez comment rendre l’action humanitaire plus durable. Intégrer la durabilité dans l’action humanitaire est essentiel pour rendre les organisations humanitaires plus efficaces et responsables. Vous analyserez la durabilité dans la chaîne d’appr...

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Investigate the role marketing plays in corporate social responsibilityOn this course, you’ll explore the importance of responsible marketing through theory and principles as well as applied examples. You’ll learn more about the ways consumption der...

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Energy is often said to be the lifeblood of modern society. Multiple sea changes are currently afoot in the global economy, at the heart of which lies energy. Understand the numerous critical energy challenges the...

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Take a front-row ride to the red planetWhat’s it made of? Is there water there? Can we live there? These are the biggest questions experts are asking about Mars, and they’re getting ever closer to...