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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Explore the Sustainable Development Course Catalog

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Civil Engineering, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Resilience, Disaster Recovery, Community Development, Sustainable Technologies, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

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    École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Market Dynamics, Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Policies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Science, Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Consumer Behaviour

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training, Discussion Facilitation, International Relations, Creativity, Advocacy

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Gerontology, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Sustainability Reporting, Business Modeling, Business Leadership, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Supply Management, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Supplier Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Procurement, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies, Fundraising, Governance, Legal Risk, Policy Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Strategic Partnership, Program Evaluation, Accountability

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Organizing, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Social Justice

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Case Studies, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Environmental Issue, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Community Development

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