Environment and Society Course
This Environment and Society Course prepares environmental experts to assess coastal risks, evaluate social vulnerabilities, and create fair coastal policies. It employs practical tools, real-world data, and straightforward strategies to safeguard communities and support resilient planning in Ghanaian contexts, ensuring equitable outcomes for all.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This focused course enhances your ability to evaluate coastal hazards, social vulnerabilities, and risk awareness, transforming insights into practical recommendations. Master essential theories, combined research approaches, GIS-based spatial analysis, and hands-on methods for mapping disparities, involving communities, and delivering succinct, compelling reports to leaders committed to sustainable, just coastal development.
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Develop skills
- Assess coastal risks: map hazards, vulnerability, and exposure quickly.
- Apply GIS tools: integrate census, FEMA, and NOAA data to identify inequities.
- Develop fair policies: zoning, buyouts, and green infrastructure solutions.
- Perform mixed-methods studies: surveys, interviews, and simple statistics.
- Present findings effectively: clear maps, briefs, and actionable plans.
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