Planetary Boundaries Courses and Certifications

World Economic Forum

How Can We Build Prosperity within Planetary Boundaries?

Explore how to sustain economic growth while respecting planetary limits through nature-positive models that could unlock trillions in economic value and address climate risks.

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

Connection and Community

Explore the vital role of community in mental resilience and societal transformation, learning to foster connections and collective action for a sustainable future.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Planetary Boundaries

5 reviews

Can our planet continue to support the current scope of human activity?

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Planetary Boundaries

Can our planet continue to support the current scope of human activity?

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Planetary Boundaries

Can our planet continue to support the current scope of human activity?

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Nachhaltigkeit lehren lernen

Erwerben Sie Kompetenzen zur effektiven Vermittlung von Nachhaltigkeit im Unterricht. Lernen Sie Grundlagen, Schlüsselkompetenzen und praktische Methoden für einen inspirierenden, zukunftsorientierten Bildungsansatz.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Transformation of the Global Food System

1005 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable food systems through four key areas: supporting small-scale farmers, transforming large-scale agriculture, reducing food waste, and promoting smarter eating habits to feed a growing global population.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sustainable Consumption and Health

18 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable consumption and health impacts, analyzing environmental footprints, consumption patterns, and global health burdens. Learn to assess and reduce personal impacts while understanding key sustainability metrics and health risk factors.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Tourism and Climate Change

1 review

Explore the complex relationship between tourism and climate change, learning about impacts, mitigation strategies, and future challenges to drive sustainability in the industry.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CU Boulder;  Siemens

Sustainability and the Circular Economy

142 ratings at Coursera

Explore climate change, sustainability, and the circular economy. Learn strategies for integrating eco-friendly practices into daily life and business, covering renewable energy, sustainable products, and innovative economic models.

• Coursera
• 1 day 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

47 ratings at Coursera

Explore historical roots and meanings of sustainable development, examining ideas about society, nature, and change to understand and promote transformative solutions for global sustainability.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sustainable Corporate Finance

12 ratings at Coursera

Master sustainable finance principles to integrate environmental and social factors into corporate financial strategies, valuations, and investment decisions while creating long-term stakeholder value.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Psychology of Deep Resilience; Addressing Ecoanxiety and Climate Distress for Individual, Social and Ecological Well-being

Explore the psychology of climate distress and learn 15 contemplative practices to build inner, community, and planetary resilience through self-awareness exercises and research participation.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $199.00
• 4 courses

1.5 Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability

Explore sustainable lifestyle changes and societal transformations needed to achieve the 1.5° climate target, from individual actions to systemic reforms that promote environmental consciousness and planetary well-being.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TED

Let the Environment Guide Our Development

Explore how human growth impacts Earth's resources and learn about nine "planetary boundaries" that can guide sustainable development and protect overlapping ecosystems.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk