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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    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Governance, Service Management, Solution Design, Innovation, Case Studies

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    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Construction Estimating, Facility Management, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Stormwater Management, Environmental Science

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    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Safety and Security, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence

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    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Disparities, Governance, Health Systems, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Data Mapping, International Relations, Culture, Sustainable Development, Storytelling, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, European History, Case Studies

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Transportation Operations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science

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    Dubai College of Tourism

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Event Management, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Sustainability, Experience Design, Thought Leadership, Crisis Management, Innovation, Economic Development

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Technologies, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Community Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Automation, Electric Power Systems, Technology Roadmaps, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Technology Solutions, Sustainable Systems, Transportation Operations, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Mobile Security, Disabilities, Sociology, Data Ethics, Information Privacy

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Occupational Safety And Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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