Nature & Environment Courses

Explore the potential solutions to climate change and how they relate to the UN's sustainable development goals.

How does language help us develop our relationship with nature and determine the rights of access and ownership?

Understand how the Symbiosis in Development (SiD) framework helps you create the foundations of a sustainable society.

Find out how we can improve life for people in cities by looking at award-winning architecture projects from across the globe.

Explore how innovative, digital technologies can help achieve sustainable intensification of arable farming systems.

Learn about the sustainability challenges of the modern world, and make a positive contribution to society.

Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions.

Explore how technology and digitalisation can change how the food system operates, reducing waste and environmental pressures.

Discover the different dimensions of sustainable urban mobility, including the Avoid-Shift-Improve (ASI) framework.

Differences in values can create conflict. How can we learn to manage our natural resources with integrity?

Understand how climate change, biodiversity loss and deforestation affect people, exploring justice in environment management.

Discover the importance of kitchenware and packaging that is safe for people and the environment alike.

Complexity in nature arises from a myriad of simple interactions. How can this lead to an unpredictable dynamism?

Gain an understanding of sustainable food production and the challenges that farmers face to offer a sustainable food supply.

Discover the impact of human activity on our planet, and what we can do to ensure a sustainable future for everybody.

Discover how to build your own citizen science project to address global challenges and create positive change.

Explore the half of our world covered by deep ocean, and how our lives affect the hidden face of our planet.

Take a look at the future and learn how to develop and use models in environmental and energy economics.

This course introduces the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems and its successful use and policy impact through real-world case studies.

An introduction to modern analytical science techniques and how they can be used to uncover food fraud.

Explore how innovative marine technologies can tackle the challenges of the sustainable management of marine ecosystems

Discover the causes and impact of food waste, and learn how you can tackle it on a personal, community, and national level.

Discover ecology and learn how we can protect wildlife to conserve our natural world.

How do we ensure that the difficult decisions about the management of natural resources are just and fair for all?

Learn how critical raw materials are found and used, and explore their role in contributing to a more sustainable future.

Explore the concept of upcycling, its link to sustainable development, and how you can start your own upcycling business.

War and conflict can severely disrupt the governance of the environment. What is the impact on both people and the environment?

Discover how rapid changes to natural systems may make Earth look very different in the future.

Understand the importance of our planet's seafloor and get an introduction to the exciting field of ocean science.

Examine the global challenge of vector-borne diseases and how vector control practices can reduce the risk to public health.

Overcome climate anxiety, learn how technology can unlock activism in everyone, and drive positive change in your community.

Explore the emergency planning process and learn how to develop emergency plans and preparedness frameworks.

How can good antimicrobial stewardship prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in veterinary practices? Find out on this course.

Learn how and why accountability and standards should be applied to disaster management.

Consider the potential challenges and solutions of overtourism in tourism management and explore the negative impacts of tourism.

Learning how to research disasters and related fields so you can understand how to help people during moments of crisis.

Discover the cultural, economic, and environmental impacts of tourism and have the opportunity to explore sustainable tourism.

Discover the many ways that we benefit from the natural world through ecosystem services.

Find out what sustainability means for food and explore the challenges of our journey towards a more sustainable food future.

How can we adapt farming to an uncertain future? Could the answer be Climate Smart Agriculture? Find out with this free course.

Learn how to interpret food labels so you can make informed food choices and buy food that supports your health and wellbeing.

Build your knowledge of food production challenges and technology with this online course for 16-19 year olds studying biology.

Explore the connection between life and the Earth's invisible systems and gain new insights into the natural environment.

Learn what antibiotic resistance is and how to prevent it while increasing productivity among your livestock.

Discover how environmental research can inform how we respond to and solve the major global environmental issues of today.

Become more confident in making informed decisions about the food you eat by exploring different food controversies.

Discover the diversity of life on earth, the impacts of five past mass extinctions and the prospect of a sixth extinction today.

Learn about the science of climate change, the risks it poses and how human activity is changing our world.

Explore disaster management and how communities can build resilience and cope after a disaster.

Understand the common characteristics of emergencies and disasters, and explore the challenges they create.

Explore the role of training and exercising for emergency preparedness and how it can help you respond to disasters effectively.

Explore some of the key issues in sustainability, tackling the big questions with examples from around the world.

Intellectual property is your company’s lifeblood. Learn what you need to do to safeguard it.

Learn about soils, the variety of life they contain and how humans impact this fragile system, with this free online course.

Learn how the power of finance can generate financial returns and tackle today's global challenges.

How much do you trust your food? Learn about food supply systems, safety, sustainability and nutrition and quality.

Learn how agri-food supply chains deal with crises and get practical advice on how you can minimise disruption during COVID-19.

Understand how food goes from farm to fork: explore food security, supply chains, food production and agriculture.

Understand and explore the physical processes behind the weather

Get an introduction to energy and explore how humans and other living things obtain and use their biological energy sources.

Découvrez les principes du développement durable, et comment en faire une réalité dans les organisations humanitaires.

Discover the principles and practices of sustainable development, and how to bring them to life in humanitarian organisations.

Have you ever wondered how your food is processed before it reaches your plate? Find out with this online course.

Optimise the safety of your animal feed manufacturing process and keep your animal production system healthy and profitable.

Explore animal feed manufacturing, and learn the best processes and systems for optimising animal feed quality.

Explore applications of social innovation in rural areas and discover best practices for managing social innovation projects.