Urban Gamechanger for Sustainability
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In short- MOOC Series
- 12 weeks
- 2-4 hours per week
- Starts directly
Learn about this course
Do you want have a tangible impact on global challenges, like climate change and pollution? Let this MOOC empower you. Join other gamechangers and learn to initiate projects to make your own community more sustainable.
Directly apply what you learn to your own business
Study at the best agricultural university in the world from the comfort of your own home
Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and to interact with other learners
Explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life
Why follow this programme?
This programme consists of two online courses. Through informative knowledge clips, real-world inspirational cases of sustainability leaders, reflection, conversations and practical assignments you will:
- Understand the impact of sustainability and environmental protection & restauration on the resilience and public health of your urban community
- See how communication can bring different worldviews together to solve problems related to sustainability
- Explore how natural resources can be leveraged for nature-positive solutions to stave off biodiversity loss and restore the ecosystems of our neighbourhoods
- Develop essential skills and gain insight in the framework of a successful community project
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This environmental sciences course explores the different environmental issues that modern day urban spaces are faced with. It will help you to identify challenges for rewilding initiatives in your community. Gain the skills to restore natural processes by setting up a rewilding project in your city. With thriving natural processes in our green spaces, such as gardens, parks and ponds, with indigenous plants and animals, we will see both ecosystems and our living environment restored.
Content of the online series (2)
Is this programme for you?
Are you that municipal officer, community activist or concerned citizen eager to take on environmental stewardship? Then this is the programme for you! Join the growing force of urban gamechangers and pick up sustainability challenges near you.
What you'll learn
- Understand environmental challenges that modern day urban environments are faced with.
- Explain how nature has a positive effect on the health & wellbeing of humans.
- Use forecasting, back casting and scenario development.
- Identify the limitations of action taking and the feasibility of tackling your problem.
- Become an agent of sustainable change by creating your own project.
Job Outlook
This certificate complements knowledge and skills required for:
- Municipal officer
- Civil servant
- Community worker
Our course leaders
Matthias Krins
MSc student Communication, Health and Life Sciences
Mia Häkkinen
MSc student Environmental Sciences
Merel Witteman
MSc student Environmental Sciences
Judith Lesschen
Student teacher
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12 weeks, 2-4 hours per week