Environmental Justice Courses and Certifications

Environmental Justice

Explore the complex intersection of environmental burdens, social justice, and systemic change while examining historical events, legislative victories, and emerging work in environmental equity and rights.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Environmental Justice, Science and Technology

Explore the environmental justice movement's history, principles, and how communities use science and technology to combat environmental inequality and injustice.

• MITx Online
• 9 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Energy, Environment, and Justice - Lecture on Environmental Impacts

Explore the critical intersections of energy, environment, and justice through a comprehensive examination of air, water, land, and wildlife impacts.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How GENs Can Meet Environmental Justice Priorities - Session 2-2

Explore how geothermal energy networks address environmental justice concerns, priorities, and implementation strategies for equitable thermal energy transformation.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

Scales of Environmental Justice: Building a Transformative Politics

Explore environmental justice with experts discussing transformative politics, community initiatives, and intersectional approaches to address ecological challenges and social inequities.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

GeoHealth Career Development and Opportunities in Climate Change and Environmental Justice

Dr. White-Newsome discusses transforming communities through people-centered solutions, addressing climate change, public health, environmental justice, and racial equity, with a focus on career development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Advancing Racial Equity and Environmental Justice - Opportunity, Justice, and The Power of Place

Exploring the intersection of environmental justice, conservation, and racial equity, with insights on community power, policy, and strategies for addressing current crises affecting Black and Indigenous communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal

Carbon Dioxide Removal and Environmental Justice - Session 2

Explore key issues in reconciling large-scale carbon dioxide removal deployment with protecting vulnerable communities' interests. Gain insights into addressing environmental justice concerns in carbon removal operations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Dam Removals: Balancing Science and Society for Environmental Justice

Experts discuss the scientific and societal impacts of dam removals, exploring ecosystem restoration, Indigenous rights, and social justice considerations in the context of U.S. and global dam assessment efforts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Environmental Justice in California - Session 3

Explore environmental justice issues in California, examining key challenges and potential solutions for creating equitable and sustainable communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Utrecht University

Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions

Explore the social dimensions of energy transitions, examining fairness, equity, and justice implications while developing analytical frameworks to evaluate and shape sustainable energy futures.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

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Explore environmental justice, vulnerable populations, and risk assessment/management to address inequitable distribution of health threats and promote equity in environmental health.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

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Explore environmental law's role in balancing planetary protection with human liberty and economic growth. Tour legal regimes governing pollution, water, endangered species, and environmental risk.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Energy, the Environment, and Justice

Explore environmental impacts of energy use on air, water, land, and wildlife while understanding energy justice principles and why environmental protection matters.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Energy Equity and Just Transitions

Explore energy justice fundamentals, environmental racism examples, and the four key tenets that guide equitable energy transitions for sustainable communities.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video