The sustainability agenda is currently key to companies, governments and citizens. It’s vital for people to have first-hand knowledge of the basic concepts in order to understand all issues related to sustainability as a vector of systemic change in the economy, society, companies and our lives.

The ABC of sustainability
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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What you'll learn
Understanding sustainability, learning about the use of natural resources and forming opinions about social and environmental issues.
Skills you'll gain
- Socioeconomics
- Critical Thinking
- Environment and Resource Management
- Economics
- Sustainability Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Sustainable Development
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Economic Development
- Finance
- Environmental Issue
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Sustainable Business
- Health Equity
- Sustainability Standards
- Social Justice
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PB
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024
Thank you. I understood some of the basics what does it mean sustainable practices.
AD
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023
Its a wonderful course that actually teaches you ABC of Sustainability.
AW
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025
Very concise overview over a complex topic! Both the videos and texts/infographics give insight into different crucial topics of the broad theme




