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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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Tax

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    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Safety Standards, Natural Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, World History

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Waste Minimization, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Governance, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, International Relations, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Courage, Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Personal Development

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    ESSEC Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Needs Assessment, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Fundraising, Business Planning, Budgeting, Business Development, Presentations, Due Diligence

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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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    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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    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Investments, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Capital Expenditure, Finance, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Emerging Technologies, Economics

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    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Capital Markets, Business Risk Management, Peer Review, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Economics

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Emerging Technologies, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Artificial Intelligence

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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

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    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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  • ESSEC Business School
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  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Yale University