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Synthetic Aperture Radar: Ecosystems (edX)

This course will introduce the contributions of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) remote sensing to the monitoring of Earth’s ecosystems. Learn how the weather-independence of SAR combined with its ability to penetrate into vegetation canopies make SAR an excellent information source to characterize vegetation structure, measure above-ground biomass, and analyze [...]

The strange paradox of the world energy question (POK)

A multidimensional and systemic thinking about the world energy challenge. A continuous flow of energy crosses our whole life. The food we eat, the car we drive, lights that illuminate our cities or the radio that plays our favorite songs, are all manifestations of energy. Our biological life can [...]

The Role of Hydrogen in the Clean Energy Transition (FutureLearn)

May 22nd 2023
The Role of Hydrogen in the Clean Energy Transition (FutureLearn)
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Understand how hydrogen can help reduce carbon emissions to become a key player in the clean energy transition. Delve into the hydrogen industry with Deakin University. Depending on its production, hydrogen has the potential to be a clean energy source. As countries work toward net-zero, hydrogen could be a [...]

Sensing Planet Earth - Water and Ice (edX)

Learn how to measure and monitor the Earth’s water and ice masses to deepen your understanding of global change. Global warming. Rising sea levels. Droughts. Flooding. The melting of the polar ice caps. In this energy and earth science course, you will learn how continental water and ice [...]

Decarbonization of Heat – An Introduction to Sustainable Heating and Cooling Systems (edX)

Gain a comprehensive overview of all the technologies that can deliver sustainable heating and cooling systems. Learn to identify technically feasible and cost-efficient solutions in your own heating and cooling decarbonizing projects.

Economics and Policies in a Biobased Economy (edX)

Lead your company to make the switch to biobased resources and build a profitable sustainable business. Learn how to deal with the economics and policies governing this transition and the implementation and learn how to measure the outcome.

From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Chemistry Perspective (edX)

Explore how to create a sustainable future by moving away from dependence on fossil resources to biomass resources for the production of food, chemicals and energy-carriers. Discover how to use microorganisms and catalysts to create biobased products.

Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach (edX)

Join the transition towards a circular economy considering economic, supply chain, social, technical, managerial and environmental aspects. Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable society? Tackle the challenges in the transition towards a circular economy? In this course you will analyze what it takes to create a [...]

Sensing Planet Earth – From Core to Outer Space (edX)

Will this year be the hottest year ever? What is the current rate of global sea level rise? How fast is the rain forest disappearing? … Learn about the essential tools for measuring and monitoring our planet. In this course, we will take you on a virtual journey covering [...]

Learning for a Sustainable Future (FutureLearn)

Join a personal and professional global learning journey towards a sustainable future. What on Earth could be more important? Grow your knowledge of sustainability. Climate change, gender equality, health, social equity, and inclusion are issues that affect us all, impacting human well-being and economic stability. How to live a [...]