Nature & Environment courses

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Understand upcycling, how to make upcycling products and start up a company Have you ever turned unwanted objects or waste materials into entirely new products? Upcycling is the ideal way to combine creative ideas with...

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Get an introduction to the key issues in sustainabilityIn this course you will study the conceptual foundations of sustainable development, and discuss the issues around sustainability as a complex problem. We’ll look at the flow...

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Learn how cities can successfully adapt to environmental change Ongoing rapid urbanisation in combination with climate change and environmental degradation is presenting humanity with considerable challenges. Half of the global population now lives...

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Learn how to assess the reliability of different sources of food informationPlease note this course runs without facilitation Consumers have never been confronted with so much food choice. Making a decision on what food to...

Explore the theories on how life on Earth came to beThe mystery of life’s origins on Earth has been slowly chipped away as scientists discover more and more evidence to support their theories. On this...

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See how nature can protect cities against extreme weather and other threatsThere are many challenges facing cities today, including rapid population growth, climate change, extreme weather threats, food security, and the social and economic impact...

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The increasing impact of climate change is exacerbating the risk factors of natural disasters such as bushfires/wildfires, therefore individuals and organisations must learn to respond to emergencies, survive and recover from humanitarian crises that...

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Explore sustainable solutions to address the challenges of energy accessThere are 789 million people around the world who live without access to electricity. In addition, 2. 8 billion people globally have no access to clean...

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When looking at different societies and cultures around the world, it is interesting how ubiquitous the principles of justice are. It is part of our human nature to think about equality and consider fairness as...

Operate a successful outdoor fitness training business with your clients. Over the past 10 years, outdoor training sessions have grown by almost 40%. On this two-week course, you’ll learn how to tap into the potential...

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Discover applications of biological energy, from human energy to photosynthesisOn this course, you’ll learn what energy actually is and how living things acquire and convert it. You’ll find out how biological energy is stored and...

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Explore the opportunities and limitations of citizenship in the 21st centuryOn this course, you’ll explore a range of institutional responses to social problems. Using real-world examples, you’ll discover the role and vibrant world of citizen...

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Learn how to drive change with sustainable solutionsIf you want to work towards a sustainable future, it’s essential that you understand the intersection of world-views, systems changes, and innovation to make it work. On this...

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Find out how to make humanitarian action more sustainableIncorporating sustainability into humanitarian action is key to making humanitarian organisations more effective and accountable. This course will show you how. You’ll look at sustainability...

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Learn the governance tools to respond to climate change Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing governing bodies across the globe. On this course, you will be introduced to climate science, the societal...

Understand the environmental impact of road transportThe transition to low emission road transport is gathering pace as the world battles to control emissions-induced climate change and urban air quality issues. It is vital that when...

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Learn to define key terms related to sustainable foodWhat are sustainable food systems? And why are they so important for the future? With this course, you can explore these questions and more. You’ll learn about...

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About the courseSustainability is an embedded practice in many businesses. It recognises the long term benefits of acknowledging the social and environmental impacts of production and consumption. While governments encourage responsible social and...

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Learn how some kitchenware can affect your healthFood safety is highly regulated. Yet, one blind spot is the migration of molecules from contact materials in kitchenware into food. Particular attention needs to be placed on...

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Explore the tools that can help with climate change solutionsTo accurately study climate change, assess its risks, and mitigate the impact, we need systematic observations of the climate. There are 54 essential variables used to...