Nature & Environment courses

Total courses: 128
Duration
Sustainable Fashion Ecologies: Sustainable Practices Across the Fashion Ecosystem
4.8

Expand your understanding of sustainable practicesFashion ecology examines the interconnectedness of garments, people, and the environment. It explores how different components of the fashion industry are linked together in often complex relationshi...

Valuing Nature: Should We Put a Price on Ecosystems?
4.64

Explore how we value the natural worldThere are many services that ecosystems provide that we never even consider, until we destroy them. Natural ecosystems help alleviate flooding, improve food security and protect our coastlines. Yet...

Ethical Cities: Shaping the Future of Your City
4.9

On our urbanizing planet, we need inclusive city economies that work for all. Who runs your city? What makes your city liveable? Using stories from cities around the world, this course will introduce you to...

Sustainability and Climate Change: An Introduction to Low Carbon Road Transport
4.14

Explore the role of low carbon transport technologies in tackling climate changeThis course explores the key transport technologies, trends, and policies that are enabling a transition to low emission vehicles. You’ll build a strong understanding...

Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
4.3

Consider ways arable farmers in the EU can use agri-tech to benefit businessPlease note this course runs without facilitation Intensification of arable farming systems can be achieved through the adoption of innovative technologies, without negativel...

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation
4.57

Do you worry about the effects of climate change on nature? On this course, you’ll learn you how the work of conservation biologists and study of ecosystems can help with conserving the world’s biodiversity. You’ll...

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment
4.48

Discover food supply chains from farm to forkPlease note this course runs without facilitation How does food reach our plates? How is the food industry changing? What threats are there to food supply chains? How...

Taking on the Climate Crisis with Social Change
4.52

Discover how social transformation can help us tackle the climate crisisThe harsh realities of global warming and climate change often make people feel helpless, but there is a lot that can be done. This three-week...

Del desperdicio al valor: cómo abordar el desperdicio de alimentos

Conozca cómo la lucha contra el desperdicio y la pérdida de alimentos puede ayudRecuerde que este curso se realiza sin facilitación. La versión en inglés del curso puede encontrarse aquí. La importante contribución del sistema...

Habitability

Journey to alien worlds here on EarthDiscover the fascinating life that thrives in places humans can’t survive, from the Atacama desert in Chile to Lake Vostok under the ice of Antarctica. On this three-week course,...

Fashion Values: Economy
5

Explore the relationship between economics, fashion, people, and natureFashion is an integral part of the global economy, yet we know that dominant economic practices in fashion are contributing to the exploitation and degradation of people...

Intermediate French: Discovering Worlds of French

Learn to talk about places and environments from the people who live thereOn this four-week course, you’ll meet six people who will guide your learning journey. You’ll start exploring the French-speaking world with Lionel and...

Environmental Challenges: Scarcity and Conflict in the Natural Environment
4.66

Human conflict has both short and long term effects on the natural world. The environment is directly impacted by pollution and explosions; and can be used as a weapon of war. In the longer term,...

Tipping Points: Climate Change and Society
4.52

Explore the possible future of EarthA tipping point occurs when there’s a shift in the state of a system towards a new equilibrium. We’re now facing tipping points in our climate system that could accelerate...

Animal Feed Production: Feed Safety
4.5

Discover key hygiene regulations, feed processing and feed formulation methodsPlease note this course runs without facilitation Producing animal feed safely will ensure your animal production system remains healthy. Well-fed animals not only live lo...

Nature Connectedness with the University of Derby
4.16

Explore the relationship between nature connection and the climate crisisToo often we see nature as something to use, control, or as a threat to us. The climate crisis and wildlife emergency show that the existing...

Intermediate French: People and Places

Extend your vocabulary as your virtual French journey continuesOn this four-week course, you’ll continue your travels through different parts of France with your virtual guides, who will help you discover more interesting facts about the...

Environmental Challenges: Rights and Values in Ecosystem Services
4.64

Humans are very innovative, but we’ve also created many ecological problems. We’ve changed the face of the planet, fished the oceans, and we’re causing climate change through emissions. Designing institutional arrangements that recognise ecosystem...

An Introduction to Systems Thinking for Sustainability: SiD Theory I
4.82

Learn about issues of sustainability and Symbiosis in Development (SiD)To work on building a sustainable society requires learning and applying new, integrated concepts of living, working, and producing. This course will provide you with a...

Exploring Sustainable Living and Loving with Mogli
4.56

Discover how to live sustainably and kindly in our world todayThis course will help you begin or enhance your existing movement towards a more mindful and sustainable lifestyle. Under the guidance of singer, songwriter, and...