Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development is a comprehensive approach to growth that balances economic progress, environmental protection, and social well-being to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own. Coursera's Sustainable Development catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles and practices of creating a more sustainable world, including concepts like resource management, social equity, and environmental conservation. You'll learn to analyze complex sustainability challenges, develop innovative solutions, implement sustainable strategies in various sectors, and measure the impact of sustainability initiatives. Mastering this skill empowers you to contribute to global efforts in addressing critical issues such as climate change, poverty reduction, and biodiversity conservation, making you a valuable asset in roles focused on corporate sustainability, environmental policy, or international development.
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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Public Policies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diplomacy, Governance, Sustainable Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Epidemiology

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    Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Governance, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Water Sustainability, Economic Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation, Experimentation, Transportation Operations, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Storytelling

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Community and Social Work, Education and Training, Community Development, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Sustainable Development, Child Development, Gerontology, Working With Children, Adult Learning Principles, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Ideation, Social Justice, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Architecture, Socioeconomics, Architectural Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Engineering, Design Strategies, Sustainability Standards, Resilience, Project Finance

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Analysis, Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Science and Research, Data Analysis

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Innovation, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, International Finance, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Growth Strategies, Economics, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Market Analysis, Environmental Science, Technology Roadmaps, Public Policies, Product Lifecycle Management

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Environmental Policy, Feasibility Studies, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering

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  • Lund University
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Yale University