Desertification Courses and Certifications

MEVE-019: Environmental Issues

Explore atmospheric, land, water, and development issues, covering air pollution, climate change, biodiversity threats, soil degradation, water pollution, and sustainable development goals.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

How to Green the World's Deserts and Reverse Climate Change

Allan Savory presents a controversial approach to combat desertification and climate change through grassland management, offering potential solutions for land restoration and environmental protection.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Seds Online

The Fingerprint of Environmental Change in the Aeolian Sedimentary Record

Explore how aeolian sedimentary systems record environmental changes, using field, remote-sensing, and modeling approaches to reconstruct past desert environments and predict future responses to climate change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Using Ecomachines to Regenerate Desert Areas

Discover how The Weather Makers aim to restore Sinai's ecosystem through innovative ecomachines, focusing on water cycle regeneration from coast to continental divide in this inspiring TEDx talk.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Aral Sea Is Just a Rehearsal

Exploring the Aral Sea's ecological crisis as a warning for global environmental challenges, emphasizing urgent action and responsible resource management for a sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

LF Decentralized Trust

Introducing the Ecological Benefit Framework

Explore the Ecological Benefits Framework, a holistic approach to addressing climate change and environmental challenges. Learn how it's being adopted by investors, developers, and web3 pioneers to create positive impacts.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

How to Increase Wildfire Resilience and Resistance - Understanding Fire Ecology

Explore wildfire resilience with Dr. Flitcroft: learn about fire suppression impacts, purposeful fires, land use effects, and strategies for increasing fire and climate resiliency in forests and ecosystems.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PioPetro

Earth and Environmental Sciences in Arid Areas - Upcoming Challenges and Global Impacts

Explore Earth and environmental sciences in arid regions, examining challenges and global impacts with Dr. Essam Heggy from USC and NASA JPL.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Retaining Happy People in Governing Stubborn Desertification

Innovative strategies to combat desertification in Inner Mongolia, blending environmental conservation with cultural activities to create a sustainable desert culture and foster community engagement.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

O Maior Desafio Ambiental do Nosso Tempo - Desertificação e Aquecimento Global

Análise dos desafios ambientais atuais, focando na desertificação e aquecimento global. Apresenta dados da NASA sobre o aumento da temperatura e destaca a urgência de ações para enfrentar essas questões críticas.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Desertification: Problems and Solutions

What happens when fertile earth degrades? Discover the complex problem of desertification and consider potential solutions.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)