Nature & Environment Courses

Explore the science of snow – how it forms, its different types, and how it can best be used.

Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are helping to advance Earth monitoring.

Explore the half of our planet covered by deep ocean and discover how our lives impact the ocean depths and marine life.

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

Explore global issues during COP26 and be part of the call for collective action. What on Earth could be more important?

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

Engage with and motivate others to join you in the fight against climate change using a variety of approaches.

Discover the link between food and climate change and learn about the collective journey towards a sustainable global diet.

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

Learn how to operate a successful outdoor fitness training business as a health and fitness professional.

Understand the principles of bioenergy and learn how to harness this form of renewable energy to achieve sustainability.

El intestino y el cerebro están muy estrechamente vinculados.

Descubra las causas y el impacto del desperdicio de alimentos y aprenda cómo abordarlo a nivel personal, comunitario y nacional.

Join a personal and professional global learning journey towards a sustainable future. What on Earth could be more important?

What makes a top tourist destination? Discover what gives a destination ‘place potential’ and build skills for working in tourism.

Explore the reasons and solutions for the climate crisis, equipping you to create a better today and tomorrow.

Descubre las diferentes dimensiones de la movilidad urbana sostenible, incluyendo el marco Evitar-Cambiar-Mejorar ECM.

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

Develop your skills and understanding to manage Green Infrastructure and Ecosystem Services and lead for sustainability.

Learn new research-led strategies designed to mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture and food systems.

From the beginning to where we are now, explore the formation of the Earth and the history of life on the blue planet.

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

Understand global food security issues and learn about research designed to tackle food safety and nutrition challenges.

Learn what makes the Earth so special, and why ‘habitable’ doesn’t always mean ‘inhabited’.

Learn how to care for house plants, with home gardening tips from BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine.

Explore the potential for life on icy moons, what exoplanets look like, and the role biosignatures play in the search for life.

Build your knowledge of food production challenges and technology with this online course for post-16 students of biology.

Explore all things weather - from storms to climate - with this course that looks at the basic processes behind the weather.

Discover our neighbouring planet, Mars, and delve into the missions and mysteries surrounding life on the planet.

Explore the fashion industry’s global ecosystems and how your interactions can help promote sustainable growth.

Explore the threats facing human civilisation on Earth and discover the possible ways that we could colonise other planets.

Explore the night sky, discover how stars are formed and find out about exoplanets, all through the constellation of Orion.

Learn the physical processes behind climate variation around the world to better understand the causes of climate change.

Descubre cómo los diferentes tipos de transporte público se pueden emplear para hacer el transporte urbano más sostenible.

Examine how different types of public transport can be employed to make urban transport more sustainable.

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

Understand both the principles and practicalities of humanitarian response and learn about disaster management.

Investigate the impact of climate change, the research being done to tackle it, and what you can do to take meaningful action.

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

Explore the effects of climate change and how to address the biggest challenge to our civilisation in the 21st century.

Develop skills to apply and evaluate innovative solutions that place nutrition at the heart of a sustainable food system.

Help tackle climate change with this guide to carbon footprint measurement, offsetting, and reduction strategies for your company.

This course briefly introduces the causes and effects of air pollution in Asian, chemometric models and chemometric application.

Explore how adaptive governance could help policymakers plan for and manage sudden environmental changes.

What are the Sustainable Development Goals and how will we achieve them? Learn how you can work towards the United Nations’ SDGs.

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

Learn how to teach climate change to students aged 11-14 years old and engage them with the ESA Climate Detectives project.

Become a sustainable tech innovator and learn about Design Thinking with Samsung to bring your sustainable tech solutions to life

Find out the impact of road transport on carbon emissions and climate change, and how low carbon transport technologies can help.

Explore the sustainable technologies, strategies, and careers helping the world transition to a biobased economy.

Learn to establish a new relationship with nature to help improve your wellbeing and tackle larger issues such as climate change.

Are you an EAL student interested in sustainability? Develop your vocabulary to effectively communicate sustainability issues.

Advance your study of English as a second language as you explore sustainability and discover the wonders of New Zealand.

How does energy help us secure a sustainable future? Delve into energy systems to discover the path to sustainable solutions.

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

Discover strategies in preparing for, responding to and recovering from bushfire natural disasters from the world's leading minds.

Discover the sustainable wine industry in New Zealand, from the processes and principles to sustainability certifications.

Discover expert governance strategies for preparing urban areas to face the challenges posed by climate change.

Understand and explore the physical processes behind the weather

Learn how to use Design Thinking principles to develop innovative and user-centric solutions to complex issues of sustainability.

How can the rise of smart devices lead to a sustainable future? Explore the use of IoT technology for sustainable solutions.

Do you want to play a role in a sustainable future? Expand your knowledge and discover tools to help you lead sustainable change.

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

The benefits of rice bran for preventing chronic diseases; the relationships of the mammary gland, and immunity in cows

Understand the importance of responsible marketing and CSR and how these affect the environmental impact of consumption.

Explore the development of new energy technologies and discover key energy challenges with this online course.

Identify how one of the world’s trendiest sparkling wines is produced and the future challenges that face Prosecco production.

Understand biodiversity in the context of fashion and create a plan for fashion that protects Earth’s ecosystems.

Understand the problems cities face and learn how they can be resolved with ethical solutions.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Learn how non-traditional forms of governance can help to make modern societies greener, safer, and more prosperous.

Explore the challenges of sustainable development. See the impact of UN Sustainable Development Goals on real people.

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

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

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

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

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

Discover agricultural economics and learn how to use economics for better decision making and efficiency in agriculture.

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

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

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

Learn how systems mapping can help us understand the interacting, interrelated, and interdependent components within a system.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a 'superfood'? What foods are 'superfoods'? What effect do they have on the body and society? Find out with this course.

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.

Discover innovative sustainable energy systems solutions and explore an integrated perspective on the energy market.

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

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