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: Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Training Programs, Entrepreneurship, Adult Education, Pedagogy, Project Design, Training and Development, Sustainable Development, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, New Business Development, Instructional Strategies, Economic Development, Community Development, Strategic Partnership, Collaboration

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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: 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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    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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    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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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy

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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: Design Thinking, Ideation, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Biology, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Communication, Empathy

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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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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Oil and Gas, Hydraulics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Operational Efficiency, Case Studies

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    Yale University

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, World History, Climate Change Programs, Liberal Arts, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Anthropology

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    Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation, Ancient History

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