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: 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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    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: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Business Valuation, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Human Capital, Project Scoping, Decision Making, Data Collection

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Community Development, Governance

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

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    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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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Environment, Media and Communications, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Scientific Methods, Interpersonal Communications, Environmental Science

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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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    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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    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Governance, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation