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Courses, books, certifications, and tools for green professions.
Ezra Klein
Argues that many climate and infrastructure goals are held back by regulatory inertia and proposes an Abundance Agenda to accelerate clean energy deployment, housing, and public infrastructure. A New York Times #1 bestseller.
Udemy
Learn to design integrated agroforestry systems that combine trees, crops, and livestock for increased biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and farm resilience.
DeepLearning.AI / Coursera
Learn how artificial intelligence and machine learning are being applied to tackle climate change across energy, transport, and agriculture.
Coursera
A specialization covering sustainable business practices, sustainable design, environmental management systems, and organizational leadership. Offered by University of Colorado Boulder and Siemens.
Stanford Online
Learn how battery energy storage systems work, their role in grid stability, and how they enable higher penetration of renewable energy sources.
Discover how blockchain technology enables peer-to-peer energy trading, carbon credit tracking, and transparent sustainability supply chains.
Explore sustainable business models, reverse logistics, waste minimization, and environmental regulations within the circular economy. Offered by University of London.
edX
An executive education program from MIT Sloan School of Management covering business sustainability strategy at the intersection of technology and management. 6 weeks.
The Carbon Literacy Project
A UN-recognized awareness training that provides a day of learning on climate change science, carbon costs, and practical actions for individuals and organizations.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Online courses from the world authority on circular economy, covering fundamentals, circular design, and business model innovation for the transition beyond linear take-make-waste systems.
weADAPT / Stockholm Environment Institute
A curated video series covering vulnerability assessments, adaptation strategies, and resilience planning for communities and organisations facing climate impacts.
SDG Academy / edX
A free course on the science behind climate change and its global impact.
Learn about climate-resilient agricultural practices and how farming can adapt to and mitigate climate change impacts.
MIT OpenCourseWare
A rigorous MIT course covering the physics of climate, radiative forcing, ocean circulation, and climate modelling with full lecture notes and assignments.
Khan Academy
Free video lessons covering biodiversity, extinction threats, habitat fragmentation, and conservation strategies, ideal for building foundational knowledge.
Yale SOM Executive Education program exploring corporate sustainability management, balancing risk, profit, and purpose. 6 weeks.
MIT / Coursera
Scientific foundations of global warming covering radiation balance, greenhouse effect, carbon cycle, and climate models.
Technical University of Denmark / Coursera
Learn the fundamentals of wind energy technology, from aerodynamics and turbine design to wind farm planning and grid integration.
William McDonough & Michael Braungart
A manifesto for the circular economy, proposing that products should be designed for perpetual cycles of reuse.
European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG)
Official implementation guidance for the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Essential resource for professionals preparing sustainability reports in the EU regulatory framework.
Kate Raworth / Penguin
A groundbreaking framework for sustainable economics, rethinking growth to meet the needs of all within the means of the planet.
Paul Hawken / Project Drawdown
Maps out 100 substantive solutions to reverse global warming, ranked by carbon impact with costs and savings.
Amy Westervelt / Critical Frequency
Investigative podcast series uncovering the fossil fuel industry's role in climate denial and its impact on policy.
TU Delft / edX
Explore the technology behind electric vehicles including batteries, motors, charging infrastructure, and vehicle-to-grid systems.
Explore strategies for creating sustainable, resilient, and livable cities through urban planning and design.
Saul Griffith
Engineer Saul Griffith makes the case that electrifying everything from cars to heating is the fastest path to decarbonization, and provides a household-level roadmap for the transition to clean energy.
Delft University of Technology (edX)
Master the technical fundamentals of building energy performance, including insulation, HVAC systems, lighting design, and energy auditing techniques.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
An introduction to the major environmental laws and regulations in the US, covering clean air, clean water, hazardous waste, and endangered species legislation.
Professional certificate from the University of Southern Maine covering environmental management practices for sustainability professionals.
An introductory course on environmental protection and sustainability covering ecosystems, conservation, and sustainable practices.
European Commission
Interactive tool for navigating the EU Taxonomy regulation, helping companies determine which activities qualify as environmentally sustainable.
An introduction to ESG principles, corporate sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable investment management. Offered by Said Business School, University of Oxford.
FutureLearn / University of Oxford
Explore how ecosystems can be protected and restored to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
Explore how generative AI can be applied to sustainability challenges, covering responsible AI, data ethics, and climate change mitigation. Offered by Starweaver.
Reykjavik University (edX)
Explore geothermal reservoir engineering, drilling technologies, and power plant design in this course from one of the world's leading geothermal research institutions.
GHG Protocol / WRI
The global standard framework for measuring and managing corporate greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
GHG Protocol / World Resources Institute
Official online courses developed by the GHG Protocol covering the Corporate Standard, Scope 3 calculation methods, and product lifecycle accounting. Provides certificates of completion for professionals working in carbon management and reporting.
Professional certificate from KU Leuven exploring global sustainability governance frameworks, policies, and international cooperation.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Free introductory course covering the impact of the built environment, green building strategies, and how LEED certification works as a tool for sustainable construction.
University of Hong Kong course on ESG essentials and sustainable business strategies for professionals seeking to integrate sustainability into business decisions.
World Resources Institute & WBCSD
The globally recognised standard and calculation tools for measuring and managing corporate greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
Global Reporting Initiative
Official training in GRI Standards for sustainability reporting - essential for ESG consultants.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates outlines a practical plan to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, covering electricity, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, and heating/cooling. Focuses on the innovation and policy needed to bridge the green premium gap.
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Annual report analyzing employment trends in the renewable energy sector worldwide, with regional breakdowns and policy recommendations.
International Energy Agency (IEA)
Annual flagship report analyzing global energy trends, policies, and scenarios for the transition to clean energy.
Professional certificate from Delft University of Technology on intelligent and integrated energy systems for a sustainable future.
The Open University (OpenLearn)
A free introductory course on hydrogen production methods, fuel cell technology, and the role of hydrogen in decarbonising industry and transport.
A specialization covering ESG reporting, sustainable business strategy, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable finance. Offered by Said Business School, University of Oxford.
Gimlet Media / Spotify
Weekly podcast exploring the big questions of climate change and what we can do about it, with expert interviews and solutions.
Covers the key concepts of sustainability including population, ecosystems, global change, energy, agriculture, water, environmental policy, and ethics. Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Wageningen University (Coursera)
Explore how Internet of Things sensors and data platforms are enabling precision irrigation, soil monitoring, and climate-adaptive farming practices.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The definitive scientific assessment of climate change, its impacts, and future risks, with mitigation and adaptation pathways.
The authoritative scientific summary of climate change causes, impacts, and mitigation pathways, essential reference material for anyone working in climate careers.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The international standard for environmental management systems, essential for sustainability professionals working on corporate environmental compliance.
Free lessons on biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation biology fundamentals with interactive exercises.
Oxford Said executive education programme on leading sustainable corporations, covering strategy and implementation. 6 weeks.
USGBC
Entry-level LEED certification for green building - opens doors to a career in green building.
LinkedIn Learning
Introduction to green building concepts and the LEED v4 rating system for sustainable construction.
Learn how to integrate sustainability into business strategy, operations, and reporting frameworks.
University-level course covering engineering approaches to environmental problems including water treatment and waste management.
NABCEP
Internationally recognized certificate for photovoltaic installation specialists.
World Green Building Council
A comprehensive toolkit providing frameworks, case studies, and action plans for achieving net zero carbon in building design and operations.
Global Commission on the Economy and Climate
Landmark report demonstrating that bold climate action could deliver at least $26 trillion in economic benefits through 2030, with detailed analysis of growth-compatible decarbonization.
Hannah Ritchie
Data scientist Hannah Ritchie uses clear data visualizations to show that while the world faces serious environmental problems, we are making measurable progress and can be the first generation to achieve sustainability across climate, food, biodiversity, and pollution.
The Open University / OpenLearn
Free introductory course exploring key environmental issues including pollution, resource depletion, and sustainable development.
Global Optimism
Hosted by former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, this podcast brings weekly interviews with world leaders, scientists, and activists on climate action progress.
Passive House Institute
A detailed guide to Passivhaus building standards covering airtightness, thermal bridging, ventilation, and ultra-low energy design principles.
University of California, Davis
Learn how GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics are transforming farming into a more sustainable and resource-efficient practice.
Paul Hawken
The follow-up to Drawdown, this book presents a comprehensive framework for regeneration across food, forests, oceans, cities, and industry, arguing that reversing climate change requires restoring natural systems rather than merely reducing emissions.
Rodale Institute
Comprehensive guide to regenerative agriculture practices that restore soil health, sequester carbon, and improve farm resilience.
University of Twente (FutureLearn)
Learn to use satellite imagery and GIS tools for monitoring deforestation, water quality, land use change, and natural disaster impacts.
Science Based Targets initiative
Free introductory learning hub covering the fundamentals of science-based targets, the SBTi mission, essential technical concepts, and net-zero target setting. A starting point for sustainability professionals new to corporate climate target-setting.
Official guidance for companies setting science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with 1.5°C and net-zero goals.
Rachel Carson / Houghton Mifflin
The landmark book that launched the modern environmental movement by documenting the effects of pesticides on the natural world.
Understand the architecture of modern smart grids, demand response systems, distributed energy resources, and the digital transformation of electricity networks.
Elsevier / Soteris Kalogirou
A foundational textbook on solar energy - photovoltaics, thermal systems, design and economics.
University at Buffalo / Coursera
A foundation course covering energy conservation, solar and wind energy conversion, green building design, and pathways to careers in renewable energy.
John Doerr
A data-driven climate action plan using the OKR framework to track progress on electrification, transportation, food systems, and nature-based solutions.
Venture capitalist John Doerr lays out a practical action plan with measurable OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for reaching net zero emissions by 2050, covering electrification, transportation, food, nature, industry, and policy.
Explore the latest in energy technology innovation, from advanced solar to nuclear fusion and grid-scale storage.
Build foundational skills in sustainability analysis including data analysis, sustainability reporting, policy development, and project management. Offered by Arizona State University.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Technical guidance and planning tools for implementing green infrastructure solutions such as rain gardens, permeable pavements, and bioswales for urban water management.
Explore sustainable development, circular economy principles, sustainable engineering, and climate change adaptation. Offered by University of Colorado Boulder.
Learn ESG standards, sustainability reporting, corporate sustainability, and product lifecycle management for consulting roles. Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
University of Illinois / Coursera
An online course on sustainable development and CSR - ideal for beginners in the field.
London School of Economics executive education course examining the interplay between sustainability, the environment, economy, and society. 6 weeks.
Learn the fundamentals of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) for sustainable business practices. Offered by IMD - International Institute for Management Development.
Learn sustainable architecture principles from Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, covering green building design and environmental impact reduction.
Learn ESG and sustainability reporting, compliance frameworks, data visualization, and regulatory requirements for corporate sustainability. Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
A transdisciplinary course covering the UN Sustainable Development Goals, environmental science, climate change mitigation, and policy analysis. Offered by University of Copenhagen.
University of Surrey Master of Science program in Sustainable Development in Practice, combining theory with real-world application.
EIT InnoEnergy (FutureLearn)
Examine the transition to sustainable transport systems, covering electric vehicles, shared mobility, urban planning, and transport decarbonisation policy.
NOAA Climate.gov
A structured guide with lesson plans, data visualisation tools, and classroom activities for educators teaching climate science at secondary and higher education levels.
Michael E. Mann
Climate scientist Michael Mann exposes how fossil fuel interests have shifted from outright denial to deflection, delay, and division tactics, and outlines strategies for meaningful collective climate action beyond individual behavior change.
Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben's most direct call to accelerate the solar revolution, arguing that sunlight and wind are now the cheapest energy sources in history and that decentralized renewable power can reshape economies and communities worldwide.
BBC World Service
A weekly podcast examining one question about climate change, bringing in expert voices from around the world to explain the science, politics, and economics.
David Wallace-Wells
A stark and compelling account of climate change consequences that urgently communicates the scale of the crisis facing humanity.
MIT Climate Project
Award-winning MIT podcast breaking down climate change science, technologies, and policies in accessible 10-15 minute episodes, recommended by The New York Times and Apple Podcasts.
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
The complete TNFD framework for organizations to identify, assess, manage, and disclose nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities using the LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare).
Learn to conduct environmental impact assessments including screening, scoping, impact prediction, and mitigation strategies.
Comprehensive course on solar photovoltaic systems from fundamentals to design and installation for residential and commercial projects.
UN SDG:Learn / UNITAR
Learn how circular economy principles support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and drive sustainable production.
Interactive course on climate change solutions aligned with SDG 13, covering mitigation, adaptation, and climate finance.
United Nations
The official UN learning platform offering free micro-courses, toolkits, and resources aligned to all 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
David Wallace-Wells / Penguin
A vivid account of climate change consequences, from food shortages to economic collapse, and why urgent action is needed.
Global Designing Cities Initiative (NACTO)
A comprehensive design guide for bike lanes, protected intersections, and cycling networks, essential reading for sustainable urban transport planners.
University of Manchester (Coursera)
Understand the challenges and solutions for providing clean water and sanitation in developing regions, aligned with UN SDG 6.
University of Queensland (edX)
Explore the science behind wildlife conservation, including habitat management, population ecology, and strategies for protecting endangered species.
An introduction to wind energy - from aerodynamics to designing wind farms.
Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy
Open-access data and methodology behind the global Environmental Performance Index, a valuable resource for benchmarking national environmental policy outcomes.
Yale Open Courses
Comprehensive course on Earth's climate system, atmosphere-ocean interactions, and how human activity drives environmental change.
Bea Johnson
A practical guide to drastically reducing household waste through the five R's framework - refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot.
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