Environmental Science

Forest Biometry

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This course aims to provide an overview of the methods of measuring the tree resources present in the forest. Going by the adage "whatever cannot be measured, cannot be managed," the estimation of the tree resources becomes crucial for managing a forest. It is important whether the forests are to be managed for commercial purposes such as wood production and energy production, or for non-commercial purposes. Forest biometry forms the foundation for the preparation of working plans that are technical documents for the working of any forest in India. The course will not only focus on the theories of measurement, but shall also provide an overview of the instrumentation basics of various equipments used for the purpose.INTENDED AUDIENCE:Officers and staff of Forest departments, Students of Forestry, Students of Agriculture, Policy makersPREREQUISITES:Has cleared 10+2 with scienceINDUSTRY SUPPORT:Green energy industries, Renewable energy / materials industry, Bio-fuel industries, Paper and pulp manufacturing industries, Plywood industries, Agroforestry industries.

GEOLOGY - GEOCHEMISTRY

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I am going to offer you Online course entitleGeochemistry.This 2 credits course run online for 8 weeks and finally end with examination. This course is design for B.Sc. Geology students. This course is a basic introduction for the undergraduate students pursuing B.Sc. Geology degree Knowledge in the field of geochemistry is expanding rapidly. Students must understand the important chemical approaches used to study the Earth. The study of geology and earth sciences has become more environmentally orientated in recent years and, as a general trend, has also become more quantitative. In turn mathematics and chemistry are an increasingly important part of environmental sciences curriculum. Recognizing both of these trends essentials of Geochemistry bring an environmental and quantitative focus to the study of GeochemistryInvalid HTML tag: tag name o:p is not allowed In my view there are two basic ways to introduce geochemistry to students. The formation of elements approaches descriptively goes through the formation of earth and the elements in it. The present course is designed with a view to introduce a general concept and principles of Geochemistry; as per the syllabus of UGC the course emphasis thegeochemistry, which cover theIntroduction to geochemistry, basic knowledge about crystal chemistry, types of chemical bonds, coordination numbers, colloids in geological system, ion exchange and geological evidence for earlier colloids, elementary idea of periodic table along with cosmic abundance of elements, composition of planets and meteorite and along with geochemical cycle, the distribution of major, minor and trace elements in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and elements of geochemical thermodynamics, isomorphism and isotope geochemistryInvalid HTML tag: tag name o:p is not allowed Thecoursedefinitelyprovides better understanding to students for the processes and principles involvedduring the originand evolutionof the rocks.The course contains video, text, assignments, quiz, case studies, references etc andI hope it will be useful for the geology students within and outside IndiaInvalid HTML tag: tag name o:p is not allowed Last but not least, I highly acceptany comments, questions, or suggestion for the improvement of this courseInvalid HTML tag: tag name o:p is not allowed

Keluarga Siaga Bencana

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Tentang KursusIndonesia terletak di kawasan Cincin Api Pasifik yang secara geografis dan klimatologi mempunyai tantangan untuk melindungi dan memperkuat masyarakat dari ancaman risiko bencana. Pergerakan tiga lempeng tektonik besar, yaitu lempeng Indo Australia di bagian selatan, lempeng Samudera Pasifik di sebelah timur, lempeng Eurasia di sebelah utara (dimana disebagian besar wilayah Indonesia) dan disertai daerah aliran sungai (5.590 DAS) mengakibatkan risiko bencana geologi seperti gempabumi, tsunami, letusan gunung api (127 gunung api aktif) maupun gerakan tanah/ longsor. Dampak pemanasan global dan pengaruh perubahan iklim pada wilayah perairan laut Indonesia cenderung menimbulkan potensi terjadinya berbagai jenis bencana hidrometeorologi, seperti banjir, kekeringan, cuaca dan gelombang ekstrem, abrasi, serta kebakaran hutan dan lahan (karhutla). Tingginya potensi ancaman dan jumlah masyarakat yang terpapar risiko bencana menyebabkan perlunya meningkatkan kemampuan dan keterampilan masyarakat secara terus menerus sehingga masyarakat di seluruh Indonesia dapat mengetahui bagaimana harus merespon dalam menghadapi situasi kedaruratan bencana.Berdasarkan survei pada kejadian gempabumi Hanshin-Awaji Jepang tahun 1995 menunjukkkan bahwa 34,9 % korban dapat selamat karena upaya penyelamatan diri mandiri; 31,9 % selamat dengan bantuan anggota keluarga; 28,1% selamat karena pertolongan teman/tetangga; 2,6 % selamat ditolong oleh orang yang pada saat kejadian dekat dengan korban; 1,7 % dibantu oleh tim penyelamat. Survei tersebut menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar korban selamat adalah karena dirinya sendiri dan orang-orang di sekitarnya terutama keluarga, bukan dari tim penolong. Oleh karena itu, kesiapsiagaan dan ketrampilan masyarakat, khususnya keluarga menjadi kunci utama keselamatan dalam menghadapi bencana. Sehingga menjadi penting untuk diselenggarakan kursus untuk lingkup keluarga dalam rangka meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan menghadapi bencana.Mengapa Anda Perlu Mengikuti Kursus IniKursus ini dapat memberi pengetahuan kepada setiap keluarga tentang potensi ancaman bencana di sekitarnya dan memberi keterampilan penyelamatan diri pada situasi darurat bencanaTerdapat forum diskusi pada kursus ini. Siswa dapat memberikan tanggapan maupun pertanyaan pada forum diskusi tersebut. Silahkan ajak rekan yang lain untuk aktif dalam form diskusi.Selamat mengikuti kursus.

Infrared Spectroscopy for Pollution Monitoring

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Nowadays, Infra Red Spectroscopy is the most preferred technique for synthesis and monitoring almost all organic compounds. The course consists of : Introduction to pollution control monitoring, Atomic structure, Introduction to Infra Red Spectroscopy,Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter, Instrumentation for Infra Red Spectroscopy, Applications ofInfra Red Spectroscopy for air pollution, organic compounds in the Industrial Effluents,Continuous Monitoring etc.INTENDED AUDIENCE :Chemists and Chemical Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Civil Engineers, Pollution Control Administrators.PREREQUISITES : 10+2 +3years of BE/BSC Basic knowledge of differential calculus and integrationINDUSTRY SUPPORT :Chemical industries, pollution control

Retos de la agricultura y la alimentación en el siglo XXI

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"En el curso aprenderás:- los conceptos básicos de seguridad alimentaria relacioandos con el acceso, la disponibilidad y la utilización de alimentos, con una mirada reflexiva al derecho a la alimentación. - a utilizar herramientas para el análisis crítico de las tendencias de los mercados mundiales de alimentos y su impacto sobre la base recursos natuales, el cambio climático y el bienestar de la población rural. - las políticas de seguridad alimentaria que se están aplicando, desde una perspectiva global, pero también desde el desarrollo de sistemas alimentarios locales. La reflexión abarcará conceptos como mercados energéticos, políticas de comercio internacional, cadenas de valor, cambio climático, intensificación sostenible, consumo saludable, entre otros, alejándose de lugares comunes y eslóganes."

Environment and Development

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The course will consist of theoretical application and environmental knowledge pertaining to sustainable development. The course analyses the reciprocal interaction between the physical environment, the social organization and human behaviour in the context of development. The course will introduce students with an overview of environmental ethics, debates and change and to facilitate their understanding and analysis of the inter-relationship between environment and development issues and apply them to their own experience and work. To enhance the students’ knowledge of the nature of and underlying causes of the most pressing environmental concerns and to understand how these impact on the lives and livelihoods of the local community. To look at the possibilities for environmental regeneration providing an analysis of case studies of local sustainable development initiatives and community based natural resource management. After the successful completion of the course the students will be able to comprehend the complexity and various forms and dimensions of development and environment issues and ground them in current issues and real life experiences.INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG and PG students of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences and Engineering.

Wild Life and its Conservation

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The main purpose of this course is to provide Scientific information on wildlife resource which is part of our nature. Many people are un aware of wildlife resources of India and their role is not understood for human survival. Due to hunting, poaching, and indiscriminate use of natural resources, the wild animal’s habitat is shrinking. Many species are becoming endangered and on the way of extinction. At this juncture, if we educate public and other interested people about usefulness of wildlife, rules and regulations available to conserve them in their natural abode, it is possible to control the depletion of valuable wild animal species on this planet earth. Therefore, in this course, efforts will be made to know about the values of wildlife, their conservations and modes of conservation. In this course all possible efforts will be made to provide a platform to interact with wildlife experts and discuss the wild animals and human conflicts. It is an awareness course, to provide continuous education on wild animals to and to develop awareness among public.

Melting Ice Rising Seas Teach-Out

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Class Central TipsLearn How to Sign up to Coursera courses for free1600+ Coursera Courses That Are Still Completely FreeIn this Teach-Out you will experience some of our extraordinary planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts one of the most vulnerable places on earth, the isolated Arctic island of Greenland. In June 2019, a team of students, faculty, and staff from the University of Michigan embarked on an expedition to conduct experiments and learn about how climate change is impacting this area of the planet.In this Teach-Out, you will join a group of students on their personal and professional journeys through Greenland, you will learn from leading climate scientists about how climate change is impacting Greenland and other parts of our planet, and will have the opportunity to share your stories about how you engage with the natural environment in your own backyard.

Environmental Challenges: Rights and Values in Ecosystem Services

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Humans are very innovative, but we’ve also created many ecological problems. We’ve changed the face of the planet, fished the oceans, and we’re causing climate change through emissions.Designing institutional arrangements that recognise ecosystem services in the values we place upon natural systems will be an important way to help governing the planet, for both present and future generations.This course explores three approaches to rights and values, and applies these to ecosystem services around the world. It also includes advice on producing press releases about environmental issues.The course is suitable for anyone with a general interest in values and environmental decision-making; no previous knowledge or experience is required.If you are working in environmental management, or wish to learn more about it, this course is designed to support you as a professional. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.

Vers la performance environnementale des produits alimentaires

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À propos du cours Croissance du marché Bio, Labels rouges, produits locaux, sans OGM, vegan, sans gluten, emballages recyclables, chartes de durabilité, marchés publics… le marché alimentaire et les attentes des consommateurs sont en plein chamboulement. Comment transformer ces évolutions en opportunités pour les filières alimentaires? Ce MOOC vous permettra de mieux répondre à ces attentes concernant la durabilité des produits alimentaires. Il vous présentera des outils solides pour structurer vos démarches autour de la performance environnementale et de l’écoconception. Nous réfléchirons à la manière d’intégrer ces nouveaux paramètres dans votre stratégie et vos processus d’innovation. En plus de la présentation des concepts structurants, dont l’Analyse de Cycle de Vie, nous nous appuierons autant que possible sur des experts et des retours d’expérience pour comprendre les clés du succès d’une démarche d’écoconception. Enfin vous saurez comment évaluer ses bénéfices potentiels, trouver des soutiens et faciliter l’engagement de vos partenaires internes ou externes. Au final, pas de recette toute faite, mais un ensemble d’éléments et d’outils qui vous permettront de construire la démarche adaptée à votre structure et votre marché, et qui vous rendra acteur de la transition écologique et alimentaire en cours! Format Le MOOC est découpé en 4 séquences de formation. Chaque semaine, une nouvelle séquence est ouverte afin de rythmer votre apprentissage. Les ressources proposées sont principalement des vidéos de cours et des témoignages d’entreprises, ainsi que des activités pédagogiques: quiz et étude de cas. La charge de travail dépend du parcours choisi: Le premier niveau correspond au parcours "découverte" : il consiste à visionner l'ensemble des contenus du MOOC, et à réaliser les quiz notés de fin de séquence. En obtenant une moyenne de notes supérieure à 60%, vous obtiendrez une attestation de suivi avec succès du MOOC. Compter 1h30 de travail hebdomadaire. Le second niveau correspond au parcours "approfondissement" : il consiste à réaliser le parcours "débutant" ainsi que l'étude de cas fil rouge (activité proposée en fin de chaque séquence). L'étude de cas sera évaluée par les pairs mais ne sera pas notée. Compter 2h à 2h30 de travail hebdomadaire. Le troisième niveau correspond au parcours "autonomie": il consiste à réaliser le parcours "intermédiaire" ainsi qu'un travail de constitution d’un dossier personnel, en lien avec votre activité professionnelle. Ce troisième niveau s'adresse exclusivement à des professionnels du secteur agro-alimentaire. Le travail personnel demandé sera adressé à l'ADEME, et les meilleurs projets pourront bénéficier d'un accompagnement, technique et financier, pour la mise en œuvre de leur démarche. Compter 2h30 à 3h de travail hebdomadaire. Prérequis Ce MOOC est ouvert à tous, mais il a été spécifiquement conçu pour des professionnels ou futurs professionnels du secteur agro-alimentaire : Responsable produit, achat, Qualité-Sécurité-Environnement, R&D et marketing d’entreprises agricoles et agroalimentaires, des coopératives et des instituts techniques (ACTIA, CRIT…) Membres des équipes achats, Responsabilité Sociétale des Entreprises (RSE), des Marques De Distributeurs (MDD) et des distributeurs Porteurs de marques agroalimentaires, groupements de valorisation, AOC, signes de qualité Formateurs et techniciens en agriculture : Potentiellement porteurs et/ou impliqué dans des démarches d'écoconception Bureau d’étude, consultants innovation, stratégie, RSE/environnement (accompagnant des entreprises dans ce type de démarche) Etudiants (Master 1, Master 2) en cursus agronomie, agro-alimentaire et environnement, et les enseignants / formateurs de ces filières. Retours d'expérience Découvrez les retours d'expérience des salariés de l'entreprise Henaff qui ont suivi la 1ère session du MOOC Équipe pédagogique et intervenants Vincent Colomb ADEME Ingénieur agronome et spécialiste de la performance environnementale des filières agricoles et agro-alimentaires. Actif sur la thématique depuis 10 ans, il travaille à l’ADEME depuis 2013 au développement des bases de données ACV et au soutien de l’écoconception, notamment via l’animation du programme AGRIBALYSE. Son objectif est d’accompagner tous les acteurs du système alimentaire (du producteur au consommateur) afin de mieux comprendre leurs impacts environnementaux et de mettre en place les actions pour les réduire.Gwenola Yannou-Le Bris AgroParisTech, INRA, Université Paris-Saclay Maître de conférences HDR à AgroParisTech, département SESG, UMR GENIAL. Sa recherche porte sur le management de l’innovation et de l’éco-conception au sein des chaines de valeur de la transformation et de la distribution des matières premières issues du vivant. Elle est membre du comité de pilotage d’IDEAS (Initiative for Design in Agrifood Systems), réseau de chercheurs co-porté par l’INRA et AgroParisTech. Ses enseignements interviennent sur les trois années du cursus AgroParisTech et au sein de la formation master Erasmus Mundus Fipdes (Food Innovation Product Design) associant formes d’enseignements classiques et par projets. Cécile Bessou Chercheuse - CIRAD Loïs Moreira Ingénieur conseil Ecoconception - Pôle Ecoconception Aurélie Perrin Ingénieure de recherche - USC GRAPPE INRA-ESA Frédérique Jourjon Directrice de la recherche et valorisation - Ecole Supérieure d'Agriculture (ESA) Julien Coignac Coordinateur Responsabilité Sociétale de l’Entreprise - Groupe Cristal Union Laurence Gouthière Ingénieure en charge de la lutte contre le gaspillage alimentaire - ADEME David Garbous Directeur du marketing stratégique - Fleury Michon Michel Mangion Directeur RSE et Amélioration Continue - Groupe Cristal Union Fabrice Bosque Responsable Environnement et Eco-Industries - ITERG Philippe Rohmer Directeur qualité, sécurité environnement - DAUCY Florence Renard Responsable du Département Nutrition, Santé, Filières Durables - Groupe Casino Contributeurs Florence Godefroy Chef de projet formation - ADEME Arthur Pasquet Etudiant ESA, Stagiaire Master 2 - ADEME Louise Morineau Digital Learning Manager - THINKOVERY Plan du cours Semaine 1: Les enjeux de l'écoconception Semaine 2 : Les outils et méthodes pour mener une démarche d'écoconception Semaine 3: Mettre en oeuvre un projet d'écoconception Semaine 4: Les clés de succès pour une démarche d'écoconception Évaluation Seuls les 4 quiz d’évaluation des connaissances, proposés en fin de semaine, sont notés. En ayant au minimum une moyenne de 60% de bonnes réponses à ces quiz, vous obtiendrez une attestation de suivi avec succès du MOOC. Cette attestation peut vous permettre de valoriser ce MOOC sur votre CV ou auprès de votre employeur. Porteurs de projet Partenaires Avec le soutien de Conditions d'utilisation Conditions d’utilisation du contenu du cours Licence Creative Commons BY NC ND L’utilisateur doit mentionner le nom de l’auteur, il peut exploiter l’œuvre sauf dans un contexte commercial et il ne peut apporter de modifications à l’œuvre originale. Conditions d’utilisation des contenus produits par les apprenants : Licence Creative Commons BY NC ND L’utilisateur peut reproduire la création et la distribuer mais à condition de toujours associer le nom de l’auteur de l’œuvre. Il ne peut se livrer à aucune exploitation commerciale de la création, ni la modifier.

Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Sites

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COURSE OUTLINE: The course details the usual remediation techniques practiced worldwide and provides an understanding of the relevant theoretical concepts. The current course will enable a student to:• Develop an understanding of integrated approaches to remediating contaminated sites.• Develop the ability to screen, choose and design appropriate technologies for remediation.ABOUT INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Bhanu Prakash Vellanki, is an Assistant Professor at IIT Roorkee. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Environmental Engineering from Texas A&M University. During the course of his doctoral work, Dr. Vellanki developed a new class of treatment processes, called the Advanced Reduction Processes. His research interests include Advanced Redox Processes, industrial/hazardous waste treatment, and emerging contaminants.

People and Environment for NTA-UGC NET

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In this course, you will learn about People and Environment for NTA-UGC NET. You will learn about food chain and food web, ecosystem and biosphere, pollution and its types, air pollution, nuclear pollution, land pollution, pollutants and their impact on health, renewable and non-renewable resources, natural hazards and mitigation, environmental conferences and goals, current affairs, and much more.

Mulberry and Silkworm Crop Protection

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Sericulture is practiced in more than 50 countries of the world under tropical and subtropical conditions. In India, it is a well established agro-based cottage industry with greater employment opportunities in rural areas. India enjoys a dubious distinction of being the only country producing all the five commercially known silks, viz. mulberry, tropical tasar, temperate or oak tasar, eri and muga. Among these, mulberry silk alone accounts for about 90% of the raw silk produced in the country. Mulberry sericulture chiefly comprises four distinct activities, viz. mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, silkworm egg production as well as silk reeling and silk weaving. Of these, mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing form the basis for rest of the activities and contribute greatly to ultimate and determine the profitability.Mulberry (Morus spp.) constitutes the exclusive food plant of the silkworm, Bombyx mori. Hence, production of an appreciable quantity of superior quality mulberry foliage assumes great significance in order to realize silkworm rearing a profitable venture. Some of the major constraints in this regard includes lack of irrigation, insufficient rainfall, unscientific agronomical practices and outbreak of diseases and pests. The diseases of mulberry are caused by fungi, bacteria, nematodes, mycoplasma and viruses and account for a reduction of 12-15% in leaf production apart from considerable decline in quality. Similarly, the pests cause a reduction of 10-15% in leaf yield in addition to sizeable lowering of quality. With regard to silkworm diseases caused by protozoa, bacteria, viruses and fungi. The loss in cocoon yield is of the order of 10-15% with considerable reduction in silk quantity. Likewise the pests, chiefly the uzi fly, Exorista bombycis inflict a reduction of 10-20% in cocoon yield. On the whole, the pests and diseases of mulberry and silkworm constitute the major impediments that cause considerable economic loss. Therefore, there isan dire need to sericulture farmers to take up appropriate measures to alleviate the problems in question in order to realize the desired benefits.The course helps us to understand the technologies and package of practices for mulberry and silkworm diseases and management of insect pests. This will aid in developing of forewarning systems, disease monitoring system to individuals involved in mulberry cultivation, silkworm seed multiplication and rearing of silkworms. Also maintain, multiply and supply of bio-control agents to control the insect pests of host plant and silkworm with evaluation and management strategies for prevention and control. Study and understanding of the therapeutic control of fungal, viral and bacterial diseases of silkworm along with the other factors responsible for crop losses. This knowledge can be used in enhancing the productivity of mulberry and silkworm both qualitatively and quantitatively

Child Participation and the Right to a Sustainable Environment

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The increasing visibility of climate action campaigns led by young activists strongly indicates that our attention must not be diverted from the environmental emergency that is undermining children’s rights and future prospects around the world. Discussions in these areas typically revolve around the types of children's rights that are most at risk and the protection of children and young people from the harmful effects of climate change and a degraded environment. The call of young activists, instead, expresses the need to go a step further by recognising the many links between a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment and children’s rights to be heard and participate.Such a stand should not be underestimated, especially if considered in the light of existing frameworks relating to both the environment and children’s rights. Whether we look at children’s rights to health and education, or children’s freedom of association and peaceful assembly, or the increasing calls for the recognition of a right to a healthy environment, international standards indicate that the understanding of environmental concerns, enhanced by the full consciousness of children’s right to participate, may improve not only the quality of children’s lives but also the quality of children’s responsive actions, such of those of youth environmental movements.In this light, recent developments such as UN resolutions, reports and summits or civil society campaigns and calls for legal accountability and redress seem to be a step in the ‘right’ direction and provide an empowering context for initiatives organised by children to defend their environmental rights. However, questions still remain: how many children proactively make use of human rights standards in their action against environmental damage? How can we build on the movement initiated by young climate activists to recognise children as direct agents of change? How can climate action be organised, sustained and deployed in a way that upholds children’s rights and the effective participation of children?This MOOC asks children’s rights experts, environment specialists, human rights scholars and young climate activists to examine concepts, standards and practices of rights-based participation of children in environmental matters. Through free and open access to current knowledge and debates, the course speaks to a worldwide audience - and young people specifically - to inform those who are seeking human rights guidance, encourage those who are curious to know more, support those who are already acting, and ultimately boost effective change.

Hydraulic fracturing and water resources

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This course will provide information on the science of Hydraulic Fracturing, a key process used to extract oil and gas resources, and its relationship with water resources. The purpose of this course is to provide a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the background, processes, and regulations related to Hydraulic Fracturing, its reliance on water and the protections used to safeguard water resources. Students taking this course will gain a fuller understanding of the role hydraulic fracturing plays in the production of oil and gas in the U.S. and particularly in Oklahoma. The course will expose students to industry experts, academic experts and people who regulate oil and gas operations. During this online course students will have the opportunity to review up to date policies and new directions in sustainable development of oil and gas resources.