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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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Emergency Response, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Community Health, Microbiology

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Operations, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Ideation, Research, Financial Planning

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    Wesleyan University

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Economics

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Trend Analysis, Investments, Policy Development, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Data Collection

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Economics, Finance, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    University of Florida

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Water Resources, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Biology

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Proposal Writing, Budgeting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Operational Analysis, Case Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Report Writing

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Financial Policy, Fiscal Management, Case Studies, Community Development, Decision Making, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Economics, Revenue Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Governance, Policy Development