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Sheep in the Land of Fire and Ice
by Isabel C Barrio , David S Hik , Ingibjörg Svala Jónsdóttir , Ólafur Arnalds- 0.0
3 Weeks
What do sheep, volcanoes and glaciers have in common? We examine the sustainability of sheep grazing in Iceland and explore how history, socioeconomic factors and environmental conditions have influenced the management of grazing resources. The development of sustainable management practices needs to take into account ecological, as well as economic and social aspects....
$50
Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon
by Ban Ki-moon- 4.8
Approx. 16 hours to complete
The course is designed for people that want to learn about the latest development agenda the international community agreed to achieve by 2030. What is the 2030 Development Agenda? Ecosystem Services and Commoner's Laws of Ecology Social Innovation and Sustainable Development Humanitarian and Environmental Agendas Part I: The Tensions Humanitarian and Environmental Agendas Part II: Reconciliation...
Microbiomes & Sustainability
by Rafi Rashid , Rajasekhar Balasubramanian , Rohan Williams- 0.0
4 Weeks
The course is an introduction to microbiomes and sustainability. Thus, an interdisciplinary strategy that promotes collaboration and creative problem-solving will also be introduced. Appreciate the role of microbiomes in hosts (humans, animals, plants) and in th environment Explore the concept of sustainability Examine the relevance of microbiomes to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals...
$139
Political Governance and Public Policy in Russia
by Kirill A. Neverov , Leonid V. Smorgunov , Anna V. Volkova , Aleksandr S. Sherstobitov- 4.7
Approx. 13 hours to complete
It contains both general information on the institutional, procedural and value components of the political system and public policy in Russia, as well as a description of the problems, contradictions and prospects for the political development of the country. Russian Public Policy Stages: From Stabilization and ‘2GDP’ to Modernization and Development...
The Science and Practice of Sustainable Development
by Jodie Curth-Bibb , Mark Moran , Saleem H. Ali- 0.0
11 Weeks
This course introduces the origin and key concepts of sustainability and how to apply those to sustainable development practice. To understand the practice and policy of sustainable pathways to development To understand how various attributes of sustainability (environmental, economic and social) can be applied by development practitioners and other stakeholders...
$375
Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development
by Jeffrey D. Sachs- 0.0
1 Weeks
Sustainable development practitioners interested in the basics of sustainable development for cities around the world Private-sector actors, such as those who work in technology, telecommunications, transportation or the energy industry – whose work can contribute to and redefine this space The basics of sustainability The Sustainable Development Goals and how they apply to cities...
$25
The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health
by Dr Arne Astrup, MD, DMSc.- 4.6
Approx. 7 hours to complete
The New Nordic Diet is a new food culture developed in 2009-13 with key emphasis on gastronomy, health, and environment. Easy to Love, Easy to Get Hold of, Easy to Make, and Easy to Afford Development of the New Nordic Diet 3: Sustainability of the New Nordic Diet, by Henrik Saxe 3: Optimal Wellness, Development and Health, by Niels Egelund...
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The Construction Industry: The Way Forward
by Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA- 4.7
Approx. 6 hours to complete
Through case studies, you will learn the industry characteristics and its unique environment that led to such productivity performance as well as touch base on other several examples of challenges we are facing internally in the industry. History and Development of Construction Industry Construction Industry Overview, Sustainability in the Construction Industry, Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction...
Technology Evaluation for Global Development
by Jarrod Goentzel , Bishwapriya Sanyal , Daniel Frey , Jennifer Green- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn how to evaluate technologies within a global development context from the perspective of suitability, scalability and sustainability. This course is designed for academics and global development practitioners; those interested in conducting their own technology evaluations to promote data-driven decisions through research or development practice. Week five: Methodology, research design, and applications for product sustainability...
$49
Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs
by Jeffrey D. Sachs , Martin J. Sherwin , Richard Rothstein , Rashid Khalidi- 0.0
Hosted by Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs, the eminent thought-leader in economics and sustainable development, the Book Club features monthly interviews with renowned authors about their groundbreaking work in sustainability, economics, history, social justice, and more. The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War, including the place of nuclear weapons in a post-World War II society; And much more…...