Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future
Description
“Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future” is designed to equip you with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and holistic understanding needed to engage with the key environmental and sustainability issues of the 21st century.
The series offers a blend of interdisciplinary courses rooted in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, addressing both traditional and emerging areas in environmental studies. By taking a comprehensive approach, you will receive extensive training in environmental economics, policy-making, sustainable leadership strategies, and GIS tools for environmental problem-solving. Each course is designed to be accessible on its own or in combination with others, allowing you to identify areas of interest for your own sustainability journey.
Ultimately, the series prepares you to critically analyze environmental outcomes, propose sustainable interventions, and effectively lead your teams toward a more sustainable future. Through the comprehensive range of topics and techniques presented in the series, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate and influence the landscape of environmental policy and sustainability.
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Subjects
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Language
English
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Duration
21 weeks
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Status
Available
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U-M Credit Eligible
No
Instructors
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Shannon Brines
Lecturer, Geospatial Data Sciences
University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability
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Kim Diver, Ph.D., GISP
Lecturer in Program in the Environment and Geospatial Data Sciences
University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability
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Rebecca D. Hardin
Associate Professor
University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability
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Michael Moore
Professor of Environmental Economics
University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability
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Mike Shriberg, Ph.D
Professor of Practice & Engagement
University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability
Courses (4)
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Environmental Economics
7 weeks
Environmental economics is a powerful and comprehensive approach to understanding, assessing, and addressing the world’s … -
Environmental Justice
5 weeks
Studies of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries demonstrated persistent trends in the US: … -
Sustainability Leadership Development
5 weeks
How organizations and society respond to declines in environmental and social capital is the defining … -
GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability
4 weeks
The world is currently experiencing complex challenges in social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Geographic information …
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