Environment and Climate
How do we ensure a healthy and safe living environment for 10 billion people on our planet? Ranked as world’s most sustainable university, WUR takes the responsibility finding ways to deal with climate change and contribute to achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Are you interested in taking a natural and socio-scientific perspective on issues such as health, food security, climate change and depletion of natural resources and renewable resources? Our continuining education MOOCs, programmes and courses draw from a solid base of expertise in various environment related knowledge domains. Join us.
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Biodiversity
Courses about biodiversity and its importance for staving off climate change.
Climate Change
Courses exploring the impact of climate change on society and ecosystems, and evidence-based solutions and technology.
Land and Water Management
Courses about the various perspectives on a fair and balanced distribution of land, water and biodiversity.
Landscape
Courses studying means to achieve sustainable and productive landscapes affected by progressive climate change.
Sustainable Lifestyle
Courses on how changes in consumption patterns and lifestyles crucial to healthier and more sustainable human conduct.
Tourism
Courses about tourism's key challenges to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Discover all Environment and Climate courses and programmes:
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Summer School Insects as Food & FeedLearn the basic principles behind the factors that affect all processes in the insect production and consumption chain during this Summer School. -
Global One Health: towards Human, Animal and Plant HealthThis course is about the interconnectedness of the health of people, animals, plants and their environments. -
Agricultural Water Management: Water, Society and Technology InteractionsJoin us as we explore how we can meet the increasing food demands around the world by contributing to optimisation of agricultural water governance and technologies. -
Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soilBe prepared for the effects of climate change by learning how to design and implement effective agri-drainage systems to create optimal soil for growing conditions. -
Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanizing LandscapesSee your urbanizing landscape from a spatial and integrated food systems perspective. Identify counterparts to collaborate with. Break the rural-urban divide! -
Introduction to Animal BehaviourExplore the amazing range and complexity of wild animal behaviour. Discover how animals learn, communicate, find food, avoid predators, and interact socially. -
Online Course Introduction to On Site AnalysisThis course is an introduction to on site analysis and aims to inspire you to explore how this type of analysis could change the landscape of analytical chemistry in the coming dec... -
Online Course on Aquatic Effect Assessment of Plant Protection Products2 week online training programme for Tier 1 up and to the higher tiers, focus lays upon EFSA guidance about aquatic effect assessment and the linking of exposure to effects. -
Online Course on Exposure Assessment of Plant Protection Products for Groundwater and Surface Water2.5-day training programme for professionals who want to learn multiple models related with leaching and aquatic exposure, including greenhouse emission, of plant protection produc... -
Online Winter School Biotechnology, Agriculture and FoodExpand your knowledge and learn about new technologies and innovations in the agricultural and food domain during this Winter School for students. -
Soil4Life: Sustainable Soil ManagementExplore the importance of soil to life on earth, the challenges underlying soil degradation – and what can be done to ensure sustainable soil management. -
Urban rewilding: restore your local ecosystemLearn to tackle urban challenges – from climate resilience to community cohesion – by leveraging the power of nature. Join us and rewild your neighbourhood.
Our transformative take on climate action
WUR’s professional education in Environment and Climate addresses a variety of environmental issues effecting climate change. We take our perspective on environmental science and climate adaptation by deepening topics such as climate smart agriculture, environmental resources management, climate disaster management, sustainable tourism and ecotourism, climate finance and sustainable leadership.
When it comes to agriculture, rapid climate change is an increasing threat to cultivation. We will have to devote much more attention to the use of water resources and the supply of water, in addition to good water management and other nature based solutions. Therefore, our Land and Water Management courses and programmes for professionals tackle various perspectives on these complex issues, as well as focusing on optimizing irrigation and drainage systems and exploring solutions for soil erosion and soil pollution. Also check our Landscape and Climate Change courses.
Actionable education
Furthermore, Green Cities is the Wageningen Environmental Research programme that focuses on understanding and applying a nature-based approach in urban areas, analyzing circular economy trends. WUR also explores the impact on society and ecosystems, and develops evidence-based, integrated solutions and technology. Join one of these courses to discover the benefits of biodiversity and climate resilient cities.
Deeper understanding human behaviour
Many of today’s major issues in health and sustainability are inevitably associated with human conduct. To address these societal challenges, understanding consumption patterns and lifestyles is crucial to develop effective solutions. Learn how individuals and the population at large can make an impact, for instance with plant based, vegan or climatarian diets and a more circular mindset, by joining courses in sustainable lifestyle and (eco)tourism.
