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The Policy Profession Unit’s Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Hub is an online resource that support government policy and non-policy professionals working within the climate, energy and environment policy domain. It contains a training catalogue, career profiles, and features dedicated resources on the Environmental Principles Duty and climate adaptation policy. It is part of the Climate and Environment Career Anchor project, a two-year programme improving support for climate, energy and environment expertise within the policy profession. It is a live project and as new resources are developed they will be released on the hub. To access the hub you will need to register to the Policy Profession website.

OpenLearn is a free learning platform, delivered by The Open University as part of its Royal Charter commitment to support the wellbeing of the community. There are over 1000 free courses, topical and interactive content, videos and online games on OpenLearn. ​ Most content is available to anyone with a general interest, and each free course is set at a particular level to indicate the amount of previous educational experience expected to study the unit within the stated hours. All the free nature and environment courses are listed here.   Top 6 suggested courses:  Climate change   Climate change and renewable energy  Climate change: transitions to sustainability  Working with our environment: an introduction   Introducing environmental decision making   Introducing the environment: ecology and ecosystems

The One UN Climate Change Learning Partnership (UN CC:Learn) is a joint initiative of more than 30 multilateral organizations helping countries to achieve climate change action both through general climate literacy and applied skills development. The UN CC:Learn knowledge-sharing platform provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ for accessing climate change learning resources and services offered by the UN system. The UNCC:Learn platform is the single largest dedicated learning platform on climate change - with a specific focus on developing country needs.  The UN CC:Learn Course Catalogue is free to access, once you register an account.  Top 6 suggested courses:  Net Zero 101: What, Why and How  Climate Change: From Learning to Action   Introduction to Sustainable Development in Practice  Introduction to Sustainable Finance  Introduction to Green Economy How to prevent e-waste?

Similar to UNCC:Learn, the UNSCC provides a range of courses designed to support the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. Through its Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development, which was opened in 2016, UNSSC helps accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through learning, training, and knowledge management. It does so in collaboration with and in support of the UN system, civil society, academia, the private sector and other partners.  Top 6 suggested courses:   Digital4Sustainability Learning Path   Circular Economy Approaches for Sustainability   Sustainable Lifestyles   Circular Economy and the 2030 Agenda  The Paris Agreement on Climate Change as a Development Agenda  Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development

The SDG Academy offers high-quality resources and guidance on education for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the mandate to enrich the field of sustainable development and advance Agenda 2030. The SDG Academy offers over 40 free, open educational resources from the world’s leading experts on sustainable development.   Top 6 suggested courses:  Climate Change Science and Negotiations   Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact   Water: Addressing The Global Crisis  Feeding A Hungry Planet  One Planet, One Ocean  How to Achieve the SDGs or What will it take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?

FutureLearn is an online education provider based in the UK that offers online courses, popularly known as MOOCs or Massive Open Online Courses, from top universities and institutions around the world. It is free to join and study the majority of courses on FutureLearn, but you can also buy course upgrades which gives you access additional features such as tests and certificates. Top 6 Suggested courses: Planet Earth: Understanding and Protecting our Environment Tackling Environmental Challenges for a Sustainable Future Environmental Impact Assessment Ecology and wildlife conservation Planet Partners: Tackling the Climate Crisis Together Unleash Your Potential: Sustainable Futures

edX is a massive open online course (MOOC) provider created by Harvard and MIT. It hosts online university-level courses in a wide range of disciplines to a worldwide student body, including some courses at no charge. Most courses are free, and similar to FutureLearn you can pay extra to have graded assignments/exams and a certificate afterwards. Top 6 suggested courses: Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage Climate Change: Financial Risks and Opportunities Introduction to the Natural Capital Approach Energy Within Environmental Constraints Introduction to Water and Climate Climate Solutions

Launched in 2012, the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS) is a free virtual learning platform around sustainability, with the aim to upskill those working within, or aspiring to work within, the built environment sector. SCSS learning covers the three core pillars of Sustainability – Environmental, Social and Economic – looking at key issues ranging from carbon management through to combatting modern slavery. These courses are particularly relevant for those working in public sector procurement or adjacent roles. Top 6 suggested courses: Carbon Reduction, Offsetting and Net Zero Carbon Footprinting & Measurement The Circular Economy Supply Chain Mapping and Modern Slavery Introduction to Social Value Embedding Sustainable Procurement

Apolitical is a social learning network for government used by over 250,000 public servants globally. It provides access to communities for public servants to connect and exchange ideas and provides online courses designed with the needs of public servants. One of the main topics is ‘climate’. Under this theme, apolitical runs courses to get public servants familiar with climate innovations to help public servants make the best decisions about climate policy. Top 6 suggested e-learning courses: An introduction to Green Growth Communicating climate change Public Servants and Climate Change: Reaching Net Zero Collaborating with Indigenous Communities to Address Climate Change Climate change and mental health Centring Equity in Climate Action

Coursera is an online course provider founded in 2012. It works with Coursera works with universities and other organizations to offer online courses, certifications, and degrees in a variety of subjects. Coursera courses last approximately four to twelve weeks, with one to two hours of video lectures a week. These courses provide quizzes, weekly exercises, peer-graded and reviewed assignments, an optional Honors assignment, and sometimes a final project or exam to complete the course. They have many courses on climate change, many of which are free. Suggested e-learning courses: Global warming 1: The Science and Modelling of Climate Change Climate change and human rights From climate science to action Global energy and Climate Policy Climate Change mitigation in developing countries Bending the curve: climate change solutions Global Climate Change policies and analysis

En-ROADS provides a climate simulator tool with interactive training materials that has manifested into its own globally renowned and prestigious climate training offering. En-ROADS’ training model is crafted by self-led training materials for a single user, with opportunity to attain an ‘Ambassador’ status once becoming fully qualified, with users obtaining the ability to train others. En-ROADS is a global climate simulator that allows users to explore the impact that dozens of policies — such as electrifying transport, pricing carbon, and improving agricultural practices — have on hundreds of factors like energy prices, temperature, air quality, and sea level rise. The climate simulator tool- En-ROADS- helps people make connections between things they care about and the possibilities available to help ensure a resilient future. Users can quickly see the long-term effects of the global climate policies and actions they imagine.