Urban Ecology Courses and Certifications

Linnean Society

Understanding our Urban Streams Through History, Geography, and Ecology

Explore urban streams' rich history and ecology, examining human impacts, changing perceptions, and new approaches to reconnect city dwellers with nature and each other.

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

TED

The Otters of Singapore and Other Unexpected Wildlife Thriving in Cities

Explore Singapore's urban wildlife coexistence, featuring otters, hornbills, and lizards. Discover how cities can become wildlife refuges and learn about the unexpected biodiversity thriving alongside skyscrapers.

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

Linnean Society

The Return of the Smooth-Coated Otter to Singapore

Explore the remarkable return of smooth-coated otters to Singapore, their adaptation to urban habitats, and efforts to promote coexistence in a 'City in Nature'.

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

Jarod Raithel

Managing Black Bears in the Anthropocene - Chapter 2, Module 6 Case Study

Explore black bear management strategies in urban areas, focusing on captures, conflict history, and transition probabilities in the Anthropocene era.

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

Urban Ecology Design

Learn how to contribute to a more biodiverse, nature-inclusive and sustainable built environment by using nature-based solutions in your designs and policies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

园林生态学

Discover the principles of landscape ecology, exploring plant-environment relationships, community structures, and ecosystem management for creating sustainable urban green spaces and environments.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Anhui Agricultural University

城市林业

《城市林业》课程涵盖城市森林的基础概念、立地条件、经营设计及前沿研究，旨在培养学生对城市林业的全面理解，掌握城市绿化规划与养护技能。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Landscape Ecology

14 ratings at edX

This is the first MOOC to teach Landscape Ecology. Participants learn theory, methods and tools to understand the landscapes we live in and to solve landscape-related environmental problems.

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

พื้นที่สีเขียวเพื่อใคร - Does "Green" Mean Nature?

สำรวจความหมายของ "พื้นที่สีเขียว" ในกรุงเทพฯ และความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างธรรมชาติกับมนุษย์ เพื่อเรียนรู้การปรับตัวเข้าหาธรรมชาติในยุคที่มนุษย์เปลี่ยนแปลงโลก

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

Tasting History with Max Miller

The Oyster Craze of New York City

Explore the fascinating history of New York City's oyster obsession, from its rise as a culinary staple to its decline and modern revival efforts. Discover the cultural and economic impact of this beloved bivalve.

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

TED

Nature is Everywhere - We Just Need to Learn to See It

Redefining nature to include urban spaces and encouraging children to interact with it, fostering a love for the environment beyond pristine wilderness.

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

Beyond the Nature/Technology Divide - Intersections in Urban Design - Lecture 3

1 review

Explorando la intersección entre naturaleza y tecnología en espacios urbanos, infraestructura, arte público y diseño paisajístico a través de perspectivas de expertos en arquitectura, ingeniería y arte visual.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Urban Heat Island Effect: The Silent Killer in Your Urban Backyard

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Explore urban heat islands: their causes, impacts, and how data-driven research informs local climate change mitigation efforts to combat this silent urban threat.

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

The Royal Institution

How Climate Change Causes Biodiversity Loss and What We Can Do About It

Explore the interconnection between climate change and biodiversity loss, and discover strategies to protect ecosystems. Learn from experts about the impacts on flora, fauna, and fungi, and how conservation efforts can mitigate global warming.

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

Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Urban Wilderness Preservation

2 reviews

Descubre la sorprendente biodiversidad urbana y aprende sobre ecosistemas en áreas silvestres cercanas a las ciudades. Explora la importancia de preservar estos hábitats para la supervivencia de diversas especies de fauna y flora.

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