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: Land Management, Community Development, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

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    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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    Princeton University

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity

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    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Communication Strategies, Governance, Journalism, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Business, Media and Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling

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    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Spatial Analysis, Research Methodologies, Biology

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Employee Engagement, Business Strategies

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    EDHEC Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Finance, Asset Management, Financial Market, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Equities, Sustainable Development, Analysis, Economics

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    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Mental Health, Trend Analysis

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Sustainable Development, Communication Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Climate Change Adaptation

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    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

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