Program Overview

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Programme: Urban Gamechanger for Sustainability

The Urban Gamechanger for Sustainability programme is designed to empower individuals to have a tangible impact on global challenges, such as climate change and pollution. This programme consists of two online courses that provide informative knowledge clips, real-world inspirational cases of sustainability leaders, reflection, conversations, and practical assignments.

Programme Details

• Organised by: Wageningen University & Research
• Duration: 12 weeks, 2-4 hours per week

Why Follow This Programme?

This programme aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to initiate projects that make their community more sustainable. Through the programme, participants will:

• Understand the impact of sustainability and environmental protection & restoration on the resilience and public health of their urban community
• Learn how communication can bring different worldviews together to solve problems related to sustainability
• Explore how natural resources can be leveraged for nature-positive solutions to stave off biodiversity loss and restore the ecosystems of their neighbourhoods
• Develop essential skills and gain insight into the framework of a successful community project

Course Components

The programme consists of two MOOCs:

• MOOC Environmental Gamechanger – Lead the Way to Sustainable Development: This social science course introduces a set of skills critical to analysing and solving sustainability problems. Participants will learn to engage key stakeholders to tackle a sustainability issue of their choice and in their surroundings.
• MOOC Urban rewilding: restore your local ecosystem: This environmental sciences course explores the different environmental issues that modern-day urban spaces are faced with. It will help participants identify challenges for rewilding initiatives in their community and gain the skills to restore natural processes by setting up a rewilding project in their city.

Is This Programme for You?

This programme is designed for municipal officers, community activists, or concerned citizens eager to take on environmental stewardship. Participants will join a growing force of urban gamechangers and pick up sustainability challenges near them.

What You'll Learn

Through this programme, participants will:

• Understand environmental challenges that modern-day urban environments are faced with
• Explain how nature has a positive effect on the health & wellbeing of humans
• Use forecasting, backcasting, and scenario development
• Identify the limitations of action taking and the feasibility of tackling their problem
• Become an agent of sustainable change by creating their own project

Job Outlook

This certificate complements knowledge and skills required for roles such as:

• Municipal officer
• Civil servant
• Community worker

Programme Coordinators

The programme is coordinated by:

• Matthias Krins, MSc student Communication, Health and Life Sciences
• Mia Hakkinen, MSc student Environmental Sciences
• TJ (Tossa) Harding MSc, Learning Design Advisor
• Merel Witteman, MSc student Environmental Sciences
• Judith Lesschen, Student teacher

Continuing Education at WUR

Wageningen University & Research offers continuing education opportunities to stay relevant in the dynamic labour market. Participants can join outstanding education at The Netherlands' best university and explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.

Related Education

WUR offers various online programmes for professionals, including:

• Programme: Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Programme: Nutrition and Disease
• Programme: Tourism in Transition: Exploring a Sustainable Future
• Programme: Food Security and Sustainability
• Programme: Food, Nutrition and Health

These programmes are designed to build and enhance critical professional skills needed to succeed in today's most in-demand fields. Participants can register for the programme that meets their specific needs and upgrade their skills to the next level.