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Sustainable Future: Key Concepts and Approaches

Master essential sustainability concepts and approaches to drive positive change across disciplines.

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₹ 2,699

Beginner

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16 Hours

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Explore key concepts and approaches for building a sustainable future in this comprehensive course. Designed for professionals and learners from all disciplines, this course provides a solid foundation in sustainability science, systems thinking, and innovative approaches to addressing global challenges. You'll learn about crucial topics such as the Sustainable Development Goals, circular economy, transformative governance, and the role of innovation in sustainability. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and real-world case studies, you'll develop the skills to apply sustainability concepts to your specific field of interest or research.

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4.7

6,730 Enrolled

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Ali Mansourian

Ali Mansourian

Cristina Chaminade

Cristina Chaminade

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4.7

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Ali Mansourian

Ali Mansourian

Cristina Chaminade

Cristina Chaminade

What you'll learn

  • Understand key concepts in sustainability science and their practical applications

  • Apply systems thinking to complex sustainability challenges

  • Explore the principles of circular economy and its role in sustainable development

  • Analyze the importance of innovation in driving sustainability solutions

  • Learn about scenario planning and modeling for sustainable futures

  • Develop skills to integrate environmental, social, and economic perspectives in sustainability

  • Gain insights into transformative governance and policy frameworks for sustainability

Skills you'll gain

sustainability science
systems thinking
circular economy
innovation
scenario planning

This course includes:

4.5 Hours PreRecorded video

5 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to key concepts and approaches in sustainability science. It is structured into five modules, each focusing on critical aspects of working towards a sustainable future. The course begins with fundamental sustainability concepts, including strong and weak sustainability, resilience, and planetary boundaries. It then progresses to systems thinking and its application in sustainability challenges. The third module explores drivers for sustainability, including circular economy and policy frameworks. Innovation in sustainability is the focus of the fourth module, covering technological, social, and institutional innovations. The final module introduces scenario planning and modeling for sustainable futures, with emphasis on climate change, biodiversity, and data science applications. Throughout the course, connections are made to the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, providing a global context for sustainability efforts.

Key concepts to frame and communicate sustainability

Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete

Sustainability through a systems lens

Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete

Drivers for a sustainable future

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

Innovation and Sustainability

Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete

Working with scenarios

Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete

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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.

Ali Mansourian
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4.3

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39

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Ali Mansourian is a Professor of Geomatics at Lund University, specializing in Geospatial Information Science (GIS) with a focus on Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI). His research addresses sustainability, health, spatial epidemiology, disaster management, and urban planning. He serves as a council member for the Association of Geographic Information Laboratories in Europe (AGILE) and is part of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (UN GGIM) Academic Network. Additionally, he contributes to two OGC Domain Working Groups focused on "Artificial Intelligence in Geoinformatics" and "Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies." Mansourian has coordinated multiple EU projects concerning sustainability and environmental issues.
Cristina Chaminade
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4.3

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39

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6,700

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Cristina Chaminade is a distinguished economist with a Bachelor's degree in Economics focused on Development Economics and a PhD specializing in the Economics of Innovation. With over thirty years of experience, she operates at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and wildlife conservation, particularly in the Global South. Her extensive career includes research, capacity building, and consulting for international organizations, where she has developed innovative solutions for sustainable development and regional transformations.
Dr. Paul Graham Raven, MA
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4.3

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Dr. Paul Graham Raven is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at Lund University, Sweden, where he focuses on the narrative rhetorics of sociotechnical and climate imaginaries. His doctoral research introduced a novel model of sociotechnical change based on social practice theory and developed a narrative prototyping methodology for infrastructure foresight. In addition to his academic work, Raven is an author and critic of science fiction, an occasional journalist and essayist, and has collaborated with designers and artists. He describes himself as a "gratefully lapsed consulting critical futurist" and resides in Malmö with a cat, some guitars, and a substantial collection of books.
Dr. Yuliya Voytenko Palgan
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4.6

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Dr. Yuliya Voytenko Palgan is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Development at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University, Sweden. With over 12 years of experience working in multicultural and interdisciplinary teams, she specializes in sustainability, urban governance, innovation, and sustainable consumption. Her research focuses on developing strategies for sustainability solutions in emerging economies, including the bioeconomy, sharing economy, and circular economy, as well as sustainable urban innovation and experimentation through initiatives such as nature-based solutions and urban living labs.
Markku Rummukainen
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4.3

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Markku Rummukainen is a Professor of Climatology at Lund University in Sweden and a Docent in Meteorology at the University of Helsinki, Finland. He also serves as a Climate Advisor at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI). With over 25 years of research experience in atmospheric and climate science, he has made significant contributions to atmospheric composition, climate modeling, and regional climate modeling in Sweden. His work has produced valuable resources for impact studies and adaptation planning related to climate change. Rummukainen has been an author for the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) and has served as Sweden’s Focal Point for the IPCC since 2016. He has actively participated in the science-policy interface, engaging in UN climate negotiations since 2010 and serving on the Swedish Climate Policy Council since 2017. His research not only addresses scientific questions but also informs policy decisions aimed at mitigating climate change impacts.
Sustainable Future: Key Concepts and Approaches

Beginner

Skill Level

16 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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