Environmental Studies Courses and Certifications

Stanford Seminar - Fingerprinting the Climate System

Explores fingerprinting techniques to identify human-caused climate change patterns across various climate variables, providing scientific evidence for anthropogenic influence on global climate.

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

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

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Water, Society and Sustainability

2 reviews

Explore water's societal impact through historical, ecological, and political lenses. Examine ancient techniques, colonial influences, and contemporary challenges in water management and sustainability.

• YouTube
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Kanpur

Population Studies

1 review

The aim of the course is to equip students with knowledge usually imparted in diploma and masters courses. Thus the course will serve a base for higher degrees such as Ph.D. Aspirants for civil service exams are also expected to benefit from this.

• YouTube
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

How Can Climate Models Help Us Respond to Climate Change? - With Vicky Pope

Explore climate models' role in understanding and responding to climate change, including their development, applications, and implications for policy and technology.

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

GEO GIRL

Mass Extinction Causes Nobody Talks About - GEO GIRL

Explore lesser-known mass extinction causes, from SO2-induced cooling to gamma ray bursts. Learn how various factors trigger devastating events and impact Earth's biodiversity throughout history.

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

The Royal Institution

Humans and Other Animals - Cultural Evolution and Social Learning

Explore cultural evolution and social learning across species with experts discussing animal cultures, environmental impacts, and human uniqueness in shaping diverse cultural landscapes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Glaciers and Ice Sheets

Explore glaciers and ice sheets, their formation, movement, and impact on landscapes. Learn about glacier types, features, and their role in shaping Earth's surface and climate.

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

Framing Change: Toy Photography for Environmental Advocacy

Discover how toy photography can be a powerful tool for environmental advocacy, inspiring a unique perspective on wildlife conservation and sustainability.

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

IISc Bangalore;  NPTEL

The Monsoon and Its Variability

Comprehensive exploration of the Indian monsoon system, its variability, global connections, and impacts on agriculture, including prediction methods and seasonal transitions.

• YouTube
• 1 day 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Geographies of Extraction

Explore multidisciplinary perspectives on extractive geographies with experts from the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, focusing on Colombia and broader implications.

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

AGU

Climate Findings from a 40-Year Satellite Record of Arctic and Antarctic Sea Ice

Explore 40 years of satellite data on Arctic and Antarctic sea ice, its distribution, significance, and relationship to the climate system. Gain insights into long-term trends and recent changes in polar ice coverage.

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

The Aspen Institute

Silent Spring Revolution - The Environment from JFK to Joe Biden

Explore the rise of environmental activism from 1960-1973, key figures, and lessons for today's climate challenges with historian Douglas Brinkley in conversation with ACES educator Denali Barron.

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

The Aspen Institute

Americans and Climate Change - Effective Communication Strategies

Interactive talk on effective climate change messaging, exploring verbal and visual strategies to mobilize action across political divides and generate meaningful movement among American voters.

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