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Salmon, People, and Place
by Peter Westley- 0.0
6 Weeks
This course explores the relationships between salmon and people with an emphasis on the special ties of salmon to Indigenous peoples and to Alaska Natives in particular. No wild animal has more profoundly influenced the cultures and well-being of societies in North America than salmon. Salmon and people have been entwined in a relationship for millennia....
$139
Water quality and the biogeochemical engine
by Rizlan Bernier-Latmani , Laurent Charlet- 0.0
14 Weeks
Learn about how the quality of water is a direct result of complex bio-geo-chemical interactions, and about how to use these processes to mitigate water quality issues. Interested in environmental issues, but unsure where to start? Explore the links between biology, chemistry and soil science that lead to what people often take for granted: good quality water....
$49
How to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
by Jeffrey D. Sachs- 0.0
7 Weeks
The world has adopted an ambitious agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals, to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Learn how we can achieve these goals through careful planning and engagement of diverse stakeholders. This ambitious agenda is a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity....
$49
Application of ISO 14001 for Waste Prevention
by Anastasia Pavlova , Olga Sergienko- 0.0
8 Weeks
In this course you become acquainted with the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001 and explore how to develop and implement an environmental management system in company and how you can contribute to making waste prevention a reality. The practical examples and cases of the course are focused at the industrial waste prevention at companies’ level....
$99
Sustainability & Major Sport Events: Principles
by Dr. Talar Sahsuvaroglu , Dr. Susan L. Karamanian , Dr. Sami G. Al-Ghamdi , Dr. Josélia Neves- 0.0
8 Weeks
Learn the five pillars of sustainability and how to apply these when planning and hosting a major sport event. While any major sport event can pose great opportunities for the host city or region, there are also challenges associated with hosting these events. So, what does a sustainable major sport event look like?...
$99
A Look at Environmental and Social Risk Management in Projects Financed by the IDB
by Ana María Rodríguez-Ortiz , Joseph Milewski- 0.0
1 Weeks
The Inter-American Development Bank promotes sustainable development for Latin America and the Caribbean. As a consequence, it provides orientations that contribute to appropriate management of environmental and social risks that can result from the implementation of projects in the region. The IDB has a strong commitment to sustainability through its policies, standards, and guidelines for social and environmental management....
$25
Sustainability & Major Sport Events: Implementation
by Dr. Talar Sahsuvaroglu , José Retana , Alex Charles , Katie Morison- 0.0
8 Weeks
Learn the best practices and tools you need to plan and implement a sustainable major sport event. When planning to host a major sport event you must take certain steps to ensure that the event is not only sustainable for the host city or region, but also leaves a lasting legacylong after the event has concluded....
$99
Cannabis Cultivation and Processing
by Dan Ricker , Jazmin Oliver , Andrea Holmes, PhD- 0.0
3 Weeks
Investigate the cultivation and processing of cannabis, starting from seeds to a diversity of end products for a global market. This course will cover topics related to breeding, growing, and processing cannabis. Cultivation conditions, plant needs like lighting, care schedules, drying, and curing will be discussed. Learners will survey the basics of cannabis extraction, refinement, purification, and other post-harvesting techniques....
$179
General Overview of Cannabis and the Industry’s Outlook and Professions
by Jazmin Oliver , Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM , Andrea Holmes, PhD- 0.0
4 Weeks
An in-depth view of cannabis and its potential uses. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of cannabis and its applications and uses. Students will gain an understanding of various cannabis strains in addition to the differences and similarities between marijuana and hemp. Cannabis history Cannabis industry Cannabis applications Differences between Marijuana and Hemp...
$199
Climate Change Communication
by National Museum of Natural History- 0.0
5 Weeks
This online course will provide educators and volunteers with information about the drivers, impacts, and solutions of climate change, as well as strategies for talking about climate change in an informal education environment. This self-paced course is divided into four lessons: Why we should communicate about climate change How people perceive climate change...
$49.99