Urban Ecology Courses and Certifications

Linnean Society

Understanding our Urban Streams Through History, Geography, and Ecology

Explore urban streams' rich history and ecology, examining human impacts, changing perceptions, and new approaches to reconnect city dwellers with nature and each other.

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

Linnean Society

The Return of the Smooth-Coated Otter to Singapore

Explore the remarkable return of smooth-coated otters to Singapore, their adaptation to urban habitats, and efforts to promote coexistence in a 'City in Nature'.

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

TED

The Otters of Singapore and Other Unexpected Wildlife Thriving in Cities

Explore Singapore's urban wildlife coexistence, featuring otters, hornbills, and lizards. Discover how cities can become wildlife refuges and learn about the unexpected biodiversity thriving alongside skyscrapers.

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

生物多样与城市更新

Explore how biodiversity and urban development can coexist harmoniously while learning strategies for sustainable city planning and ecological conservation in modern urban environments.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Huazhong Agricultural University

园林生态学

Discover the principles of landscape ecology, exploring plant-environment relationships, community structures, and ecosystem management for creating sustainable urban green spaces and environments.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

พื้นที่สีเขียวเพื่อใคร - Does "Green" Mean Nature?

สำรวจความหมายของ "พื้นที่สีเขียว" ในกรุงเทพฯ และความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างธรรมชาติกับมนุษย์ เพื่อเรียนรู้การปรับตัวเข้าหาธรรมชาติในยุคที่มนุษย์เปลี่ยนแปลงโลก

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

Beyond the Nature/Technology Divide - Intersections in Urban Design - Lecture 3

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Explorando la intersección entre naturaleza y tecnología en espacios urbanos, infraestructura, arte público y diseño paisajístico a través de perspectivas de expertos en arquitectura, ingeniería y arte visual.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exponentials, Economics, and Ecology with David Krakauer

Explore exponential changes, nonlinear dynamics, and interconnected systems in ecology and economics. Gain insights on aligning individual and public good in a complex world.

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

Canopy Biology and Human Societies - Lessons from Treetops to Urban Jungles

Explore canopy biology's insights into ecosystem diversity and human societies. Discover how structural ecology in treetops reveals lessons for urban life and the organization of super-organisms like ant colonies and human groups.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Technological Requirements for Sustaining Socio-ecosystems with Hyper-dense Humans

Exploring ecological theory to analyze human societies' energy use and density compared to other mammals, and modeling sustainable conditions for hyper-dense populations through green technologies.

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

Landscape Ecology

14 ratings at edX

This is the first MOOC to teach Landscape Ecology. Participants learn theory, methods and tools to understand the landscapes we live in and to solve landscape-related environmental problems.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Sociology & Urban Development

Explore urbanization's impact on society, economy, and development. Learn about urban challenges, planning, governance, and policies for sustainable city growth and improved quality of life.

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

TEDx

The Lilongwe We Want - From Dust to Dawn

Inspiring call to action for preserving Lilongwe's trees and ecology, highlighting the importance of urban green spaces and community-driven environmental conservation efforts in Malawi's capital.

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

AGU

Urban Heat Island Effect: The Silent Killer in Your Urban Backyard

Explore urban heat islands: their causes, impacts, and how data-driven research informs local climate change mitigation efforts to combat this silent urban threat.

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

Tasting History with Max Miller

The Oyster Craze of New York City

Explore the fascinating history of New York City's oyster obsession, from its rise as a culinary staple to its decline and modern revival efforts. Discover the cultural and economic impact of this beloved bivalve.

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