Free Online Courses in Sustainability

Alison, a company based on Galway, Ireland is offering the following courses free online in the field of sustainability.  Click on the title of each course for more information and registration.

1) The Green Plan Champion for Communities 
In the free online course The GreenPlan Champion for Communities learn how a community can save money, reduce carbon and help society by joining The GreenPlan. The GreenPlan is a system that empowers society to tackle climate change.

2) Environmental Science 
This course will teach you all about the earth and its system, while giving you a good understanding of its resources. It will help you to recognize the factors that affect our environment. You will know the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources and understand how to manage water supplies.

3) Sustainable Development 
Sustainable development is a type of economic growth pattern where the use of resources meets the needs of the human population while conserving the environment at the same time. Sustainable development means resources are used in such a way that both current and future human needs can be met. This free online Diploma in Sustainable Development reviews a diverse range of topics including what exactly sustainability is and what systems of practice are most commonly used, and in particular, examines the importance of sustainable development in counteracting global climate change.