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Planetary Boundaries

Name: Planetary Boundaries
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Overview

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

What you'll learn

The Anthropocene: what it is and why it matters
Tipping points: the big three boundaries of the planet
Resilience thinking: understanding the social-ecological implications of sustainability
Global governance: how do we move forward as a planet for sustainability?

Syllabus 8

Module 1: Introduction and the Big Picture
Module 2: Welcome to the Anthropocene
Module 3: Social-Ecological Systems and Resilience Thinking
Module 4: Planetary Boundaries Framework – Part 1
Module 5: Planetary Boundaries Framework – Part 2
Module 6: Planetary Boundaries and Global Equity
Module 7: Moving towards Global Sustainability within Biophysical and Social Boundaries
Module 8: Conclusion

Skills you'll practise

Geology Corporate Sustainability Sustainable Development Environmental Science Sustainability Resilience

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Advantages

University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
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Self-paced: start any time.
A clear syllabus (8 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
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Before you start

None.

Taught by

Johan RockströmDirector
Sarah CornellResearcher
Garry PetersonProfessor, Head of Subject in Sustainability Science, and Co-Leader of Resilience for Transformation
Carl FolkeScience Director and Co-Founder
Lisa DeutschSenior Lecturer
Kevin NooneProfessor
Victor GalazDeputy Science Director and Associate Professor
Thomas ElmqvistProfessor and Theme Leader, Urban Social-Ecological Systems and Globalization

SDG Academy is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (70/100).

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PlatformedX

BySDG Academy

PriceFree to audit USD 59

CertificatePaid certificate

LanguageEnglish

Time8 weeks, 3 - 5 hours per week

PaceSelf-paced

LevelIntermediate

Learners12,261

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