Nature & Environment courses

4.45

Uncover the past, present, and future of the causes of climate changeThis free online course provides the basis for understanding the underlying physical processes governing climate variations in the past, present and future. On this...

4.75

Consider the impact that UN Sustainable Development Goals could haveGovernments of the world have signed up to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a UN initiative for international development. They are targets for improving the world...

5

Hone your language skills on a journey through the Spanish speaking worldOn this four-week course from The Open University, you’ll discover the geographical diversity of the Worlds of Spanish and explore their fascinating landscapes. You’ll...

4.78

Discover fashion practices that can protect, restore, and regenerate ecosystemsNature is the life force that provides us with the air, water, soil, and minerals that sustain life on earth. These elements come together in the...

4.5

Increasing populations and social changes are pressurising our relationship with the environment. Property rights are embedded in power structures and land management. This course explores the different ways that nature is perceived by different ty...

4.33

Find solutions that address both global warming and human rights violationsRising sea levels. Floods. Droughts. Extreme weather. We know the effects of climate change but their associated human rights violations are not as well understood....

4.33

Learn about animal feed production, quality assurance, and regulationPlease note this course runs without facilitation The quality of animal feed is important to ensure animal production systems are healthy. A good livestock diet can boost...

3.25

Discover how to manage intellectual property in the food industryPlease note this course runs without facilitation Your company’s Intellectual Property (‘IP’) is one of your greatest assets, providing a powerful competitive advantage in the global...

4.61

Explore the key steps in emergency planningWhen preparing a community for an incident, creating plans for identified risks and implementing mitigation measures is key. Responding to a fire is different to responding to a flood....

Explore traditions across French-speaking countriesOn this four-week course, you’ll delve into the traditions that matter to people who live in France, Belgium and Morocco. You’ll learn about the public holidays that are celebrated in France...

4.53

Modern agriculture and global food systems have become very complex and do not always provide people with affordable and nutritious food. This course presents current research, which aims to place nutrition at the heart of...

4.75

Explore sustainable solutions to environmental issues like changing glaciersOur energy use is unsustainable, we’re producing waste plastic that’s endangering oceans, and large parts of the natural world are disappearing. We know our planet is facing...

4.83

Learn to capture and analyse data and use the findings to take actionWould you like to understand the environment and other global challenges to help create change? Citizen science projects and citizen observatories are the...

4.77

Build your knowledge of the processes used by farmers and food producersPlease note this course runs without facilitation Have you ever wondered what makes food sustainable? On this course, you’ll gain a better understanding of...

4.68

Explore the challenges of metal sourcing for modern, low-carbon technologies. Smartphones, wind turbines, and electric cars are becoming standard features of modern life and are closely linked to a low-carbon, globally connected future. This has...

4.53

Learn about the principles and environmental implications of bioenergy. On this two week course, you will explore bioenergy, one of the most diverse and readily available sources of renewable energy. You’ll look into what types...

5

Implement solutions that address and go beyond the SDGSMeeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or Global Goals is proving very challenging, as countries around the world deal with biodiversity loss, climate change, poverty...

Discover how systems mapping powers systems thinkingSystems are groups of interacting, interrelated, and interdependent components that form a complex and unified whole. Systems mapping allows you to manage the vast amounts of information that confr...

3.92

Learn how sustainable energy systems interact and solve big energy challengesWith the rising cost of energy and the threat of climate change on energy security, the world is facing critical energy challenges. On this course,...

Discover the importance of collaborative (communicative) planningUrban planning includes a complex stakeholder network, presenting many difficulties for urban mobility and transportation professionals. This four-week course will help you explore dif...