About WWF

Founded in 1961, WWF is one of the world's leading conservation organizations, working in nearly 100 countries to help people and nature thrive. The organization focuses on conservation, research, and education through strategic partnerships.

100

countries active

25000plus

student reach

Accreditations and Rankings

100

countries active

25000plus

student reach

Accreditations and Rankings

WWF Highlights

Career Outcomes and Placement Information

WWF provides comprehensive career development through its Sustainable Futures Programme, preparing young people for careers in sustainability and conservation. The organization offers sustainability skills training, mentoring opportunities, and work experience placements. Through partnerships with educational institutions, WWF delivers tools and resources to help young people become environmental champions and prepare for sustainable careers

Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

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Students

Course

Dr. Carina Borgström Hansson

Carina Borgström Hansson has been a key figure at WWF since 2005, contributing significantly to the organization's global footprint strategies. As a member of WWF’s global footprint steering group, she has worked to elucidate the connections between consumption, investment, urbanization, and humanity's expanding ecological footprint, which is reflected in WWF's biannual Living Planet Report. In 2011, she spearheaded an initiative aimed at promoting urban solutions for sustainable lifestyles, emphasizing the critical role of cities in transitioning from fossil fuels towards a One Planet Future, where all can thrive within Earth's ecological limits.

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Students

Course

Jennifer Lenhart

Dr. Jennifer Lenhart serves as WWF's Global Cities Lead, overseeing engagement with over 700 cities across 70 countries. Through her Coursera course "Urban Climate Governance: Towards 1.5° Celsius Alignment" at Lund University, she helps students understand city-level climate action and sustainable urban development. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Urban Climate Governance from Wageningen University and an Erasmus Mundus MSc from Lund University and Central European University. Her 15+ years of experience spans roles at UN-Habitat in Nairobi, the City of Malmö, and urban sustainability consulting in Seattle. Her research focuses on nature-based solutions, urban resilience, and climate adaptation strategies. Currently based in Santiago de Chile, she advocates for integrating nature into urban development to improve city resilience and livability. Her expertise combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications in urban sustainability, emphasizing the role of cities in addressing climate change while promoting biodiversity and human wellbeing.