IFRC Free Online Course on ‘Sustainable Development in Humanitarian Action’  

Course in Sustainable Development
  • Online, Online

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 29597
  • Degree Non Degree Program/Certificate
  • Language Requirement Not Required
  • Opportunity Type : Partially FundedSelf Funded
  • Duration 4 weeks
  • Gender MaleFemale
  • Language of Instruction English
  • Application Fee Required No
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Opportunity Description

Course introduction

The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), In Collaboration with International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) And humourk, has developed this free online course on Sustainable Development in Humanitarian Organizations.

Incorporating sustainability into humanitarian activity is essential to making humanitarian organizations more effective and accountable. This course will show you how. In it, you’ll look at sustainability in the supply chain and field operations of a humanitarian organization, covering the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic efficiency, social equity, and environmental protection.

Eventually, you’ll learn how to design and implement a sustainability strategy; at project, program and organizational level. So, find out how to make humanitarian action more sustainable through this excellent course.

Course details:

  • Course developers: IFRC, ICRC, and humourk
  • Instruction language: English
  • Course provider: Future Learn
  • Course type: Self-paced
  • Subject: Sustainable Development
  • Price: Free with limited access, monthly subscription: $27.99 or buy this course: $69 one-off payment for full access.
  • Duration: 4 weeks (2 hours/week)
  • Start date: Available Now
  • Free access to this course will expire on: September 6, 2022

Course instructors:

1. Kathrine Vad

She is the sustainable development adviser of the ICRC. She’s an engineer in industrial ecology with a long experience in environmental policy development and implementation.

2. Anna Maria Liwak

Sustainable Development Specialist at the International Committee of the Red Cross. She is the course facilitator.

Learning objectives

By the completion of the course, you‘ll be able to:

  • Describe what sustainable development is and its relation to humanitarian action
  • Discuss the importance of incorporating sustainability in a humanitarian organization
  • Explain the stages of the life-cycle assessment and the role each stage plays in decreasing the environmental footprint of humanitarian activities
  • Identify potential environmental and social hazards related to the procurement and logistics operations of a humanitarian organization
  • Determine challenges linked to implementing sustainability programs in a humanitarian ground
  • Identify good practices of sustainability initiatives undertaken to improve water, waste and energy management in the field
  • Explain how to craft a sustainability strategy and list its key components
  • Figure out what factors result in the successful integration of a sustainability strategy in a humanitarian organization
  • Prepare a sustainability development strategy to reduce key environmental risks linked to the core activities of a company or organization
  • Illustrate the impacts of climate change on humanitarian work and impacted populations

Who can enroll?

This course is best for staff and volunteers working in the humanitarian sector, particularly in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It’d also be of importance to individuals operating in developing countries that have weak State capacity. Furthermore, it may also suit those who want to see how sustainability can be applied to humanitarian action.

Course syllabus

What topics will you cover?

1st Week: What is sustainable development in a humanitarian setting?

2nd Week: Sustainability in the supply chain: a life-cycle perspective

3rd Week: Sustainability in field activities

4th Week: Setting up a sustainability program

Course benefits

  • Shareable certificate (only for self-funded applicants)
  • 100% online

How to apply?

You can apply for this course by completing enrollment in the link provided.

Enroll Now

For more information about IFRC Free Online Course on ‘Sustainable Development in Humanitarian Action’, please refer to FutureLearn’s website.

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