Environmental Justice Courses and Certifications

University of Maryland, Baltimore;  University System of Maryland

Citizen Science: Gearing Up for Discovery

This course builds skills in any non-scientist aiming to implement or participate in a citizen science project. It is uniquely focused on health-related projects in environmental health and public health.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Connection and Community

Explore the vital role of community in mental resilience and societal transformation, learning to foster connections and collective action for a sustainable future.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Parsons

Your Role in Sustainable Fashion: Sustainable Practices Across the Fashion Ecosystem

7 ratings at FutureLearn

Explore the fashion industry’s global ecosystems and how your interactions can help promote sustainable growth.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

SXSW

The Future of Climate Innovation

Explore the future of climate innovation with top investors and innovators, discussing VC appetite, industry strategies, and emerging technologies to address environmental challenges and inequalities.

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

SXSW

Why We Need to Go All in on Climate Justice

Intergenerational dialogue exploring climate justice activism, movement-building strategies, and systemic change for equitable solutions to the climate crisis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

Using AI to Facilitate Environmental Justice - The Need for Ethical & Responsible AI

Explores the application of AI in environmental justice, emphasizing ethical considerations and responsible practices for weather and climate research. Discusses potential impacts and challenges in this emerging field.

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

TEDx

Justice for Various Stakeholders

Explore environmental justice, law's role in serving justice, and legal education's impact on social change with insights from a seasoned lawyer and policy expert.

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

TEDx

Community-based Science for Justice and Action

Empowering communities through participatory research to address environmental injustice and drive sustainable change. Learn how bridging cultures and disciplines can lead to impactful scientific action.

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

TED-Ed

Greening the Ghetto

Activist Majora Carter's passionate talk on environmental justice in the South Bronx, highlighting urban policy flaws and their impact on minority neighborhoods.

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

APS Physics

An Energy Plan the Earth Can Live With

Exploring sustainable energy solutions for a 1.5°C warming target, emphasizing immediate action, technological advancements, and policy opportunities to address climate change and environmental justice.

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

TEDx

How Equity Could Prevent the Next Environmental Health Crisis

Explore how community-led science and equity can address environmental health crises. Terell Engmann shares insights on using local initiatives to promote food sovereignty and tackle health inequities.

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

TEDx

Building the Peace Movement of Our Times

Explore the connection between fossil fuels, climate change, and global conflicts, and learn strategies for building a peaceful, sustainable world through grassroots activism and collective action.

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

The Aspen Institute

Climate Activism in the Age of COVID-19

Explore climate activism strategies during COVID-19 with experts, discussing digital engagement, lessons from the pandemic, and ways to address climate change while navigating current global challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Threatened Guardians of the Earth - Indigenous Peoples' Role in Environmental Protection

Exploring the crucial role of Indigenous peoples in protecting the planet's health and climate resilience, despite facing significant challenges and threats to their existence.

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

The Aspen Institute

America's Infrastructure Investment - Progress and Challenges

Exploring the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Act's impact on jobs, supply chains, and environmental justice. Discusses clean energy, broadband access, and America's future resilience.

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