About this opportunity
UN SDG:Learn has published a learning pathway of three free online courses focused on air pollution monitoring and reporting, in partnership with the United Nations Education and Learning Initiative on Air Pollution and its ClearAir work.
The courses cover monitoring the effects of air pollution under the relevant convention, understanding the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, and how to report emissions under that convention. Each course is self paced, delivered online, and awards a certificate when you complete it.
Who it is for. The pathway is aimed at government staff, employees of environmental ministries and technical institutes, and environmental practitioners, but it is open to any learner who wants practical skills in this field.
There is no stated
Application timeline
The courses remain available online, so you can start at any time through the official learning pathway linked below.
What you receive
- Three free self paced online courses
- Certificate on completion of each course
- Practical skills in air pollution monitoring and emissions reporting
Who can apply
- Open to any learner, with content designed for government, environmental ministry, technical institute staff and environmental practitioners
How to apply
- Open the official UN SDG:Learn air pollution learning pathway
- Select a course and complete it at your own pace
- Earn a certificate on completion
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Do the courses cost anything?
No. All three courses are free and self paced.
Is there a completion certificate?
Yes. Each course awards a certificate when you complete it.
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