Environmental Management & Ethics

Save on skills that make you shine with 40% off 3 months of Coursera Plus. Save now

Environmental Management & Ethics

Instructors: Steffen Foss Hansen

26,617 already enrolled

Included with

Learn more

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

427 reviews

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

94%

Most learners liked this course

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

427 reviews

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

94%

Most learners liked this course

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

8 assignments¹

AI Graded see disclaimer

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

There are 6 modules in this course

Decision-makers often turn to scientists and engineers to assist them to navigate through complex environmental, health and societal challenges pervaded by systemic uncertainty, ambiguity and ethical implications.

The environmental ethical dilemmas that we face a immense. In this module, we will introduce you to our course on Environmental Management & Ethics.

What's included

1 video1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this module, we will introduce you to environmental ethics in general and three different kinds of environmental ethics in specific.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In the past, environmental problems were local and we could use our senses to detect them. We could see them, smell them and feel them and we could develop uniform solutions to them. They were tame problems. More and more of the environmental dilemmas and problems that we face are not tame. In this module, you will learn about environmental management of wicked problems in contrast to tame problems.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

Tools and methods such as cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, technology assessment often provide support to decision-maker when it making decisions about how to best management the environment and environmental resources. These decision-support tools have different ethical foundations and different set of values embedded in them, which are important to have in mind.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments1 peer review

6 videosTotal 80 minutes

DPSIR10 minutes
DPSIR- Example9 minutes
Cost-benefit analysis19 minutes
Stakeholder analysis12 minutes
Stakeholder analysis - Example10 minutes
Technology assessment21 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Cost-benefit analysis30 minutes
Stakeholder analysis30 minutes
Technology assessment30 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

DPSIR on your chosen Environmental ethical dilemma120 minutes

In this module, we will introduce you to the main different kinds of implementing environmental regulation as well as some of the key environmental principles on which environmental management is based internationally.

What's included

5 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 72 minutes

Command and control regulation13 minutes
Economic incentives5 minutes
Voluntary Environmental Programmes15 minutes
The Precautionary Principle28 minutes
Other environmental principles12 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Environmental regulation30 minutes
Environmental principles30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Disadvantages of Economic incentives10 minutes

In this module, you will learn-by-doing how hard it can be to develop a set of clear recommendation to solve a given environmental ethical dilemma.

What's included

1 peer review

Instructors

Instructor ratings

(140 ratings)

Steffen Foss Hansen

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

2 Courses103,131 learners

Lauge Peter Westergaard Clausen

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

1 Course26,617 learners

Offered by

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Explore more from Environmental Science and Sustainability

Status: Free Trial
Khalifa University
Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Course
Status: Free Trial
University of Colorado Boulder
Ethical Decision Making for Success in the Tech Industry
Course
Status: Preview
O.P. Jindal Global University
Environmental Issues, Policies, and Practice
Course
Status: Free Trial
University of Colorado Boulder
Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry
Specialization

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018

"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020

"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.

Learner since 2021

"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

5 stars
72.83%
4 stars
22.48%
3 stars
3.51%
2 stars
0.23%
1 star
0.93%

Showing 3 of 427

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2021

Was an amazing opportunity as an Environmental Engineer to get more knowledge regarding environment protections, modern approach in this field. I strongly recommend the course!

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2018

Update knowledge of Environmental management and ethics that i am learning from this course! Nicely designed.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

"This course on environmental management was very informative and beneficial; it enhanced my ecological knowledge and provided practical approaches."

View more reviews

Frequently asked questions

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.