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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    Imperial College London

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance, Research

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Policy Development, Economics, Environmental Science, Public Health, Systems Thinking

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Health Education, Land Management, Environmental Science, Teaching, Natural Resource Management, Interactive Learning, Climate Change Mitigation, Storytelling

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Team Building, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Business Planning, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Business Development, Market Opportunities, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things

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    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Mental Health, Trend Analysis

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    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Return On Investment, Sustainability Reporting, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Project Scoping, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Sciences, Goal Setting, Strategic Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Data Collection

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    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Systems Thinking, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Training and Development, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Course Development, Sustainable Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Development, Collaboration, Creativity

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    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Health Education, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Land Management, Adaptability, Food and Beverage, Teaching, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Nutrition and Diet, Collaboration

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    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Planning, Innovation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

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  • University of Colorado Boulder
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  • ESSEC Business School
  • Lund University
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Yale University