Infraestructura sostenible en la agenda de desarrollo from Coursera

En este curso, profundizarás en el concepto y la importancia de la infraestructura sostenible, y entenderás su papel crucial en la recuperación económica de la región. Además, descubrirás cómo estos proyectos pueden contribuir a alcanzar las metas del Acuerdo de París y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.

Te ayudaremos a apreciar la importancia de una visión compartida de la infraestructura sostenible a lo largo de todo el ciclo de vida de un proyecto, proporcionándote las herramientas para enfrentar los desafíos globales. Exploraremos los roles que el sector privado puede desempeñar en el desarrollo de proyectos de infraestructura sostenible, y te mostraremos los beneficios económicos y sociales de incorporar esta perspectiva en tus proyectos.

Además, te presentaremos los pilares de la sostenibilidad del marco integrado que permite suministrar una infraestructura de mejor calidad, y te ayudaremos a entender las diferencias entre este marco y las salvaguardas sociales y ambientales en los proyectos.

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La infraestructura es la base esencial para apoyar el crecimiento económico, la productividad, la cobertura de los servicios y la calidad de vida de las personas. Este curso describe qué es la infraestructura sostenible y presenta el marco de infraestructura desarrollado por el BID. Además, se exponen los desafíos globales en la sostenibilidad de los proyectos y el rol de la infraestructura en la recuperación económica de la región.

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Explora la infraestructura sostenible, fundamental para el crecimiento económico y la calidad de vida

Desarrollada por expertos del BID, esta infraestructura es esencial para la recuperación económica de la región

Ofrece herramientas para afrontar los desafíos globales de sostenibilidad en proyectos de infraestructura

Enseña sobre el papel del sector privado en el desarrollo de proyectos de infraestructura sostenible

Destaca los beneficios económicos y sociales de incorporar la sostenibilidad en proyectos de infraestructura

Proporciona un marco integrado para proyectos de mejor calidad, más allá de las salvaguardas sociales y ambientales

Career center

Learners who complete Infraestructura sostenible en la agenda de desarrollo will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Sustainability Consultant

Much of a Sustainability Consultant's everyday work is tied to infrastructure. By providing guidance on how to make these projects more sustainable, you could help to affect change at a national level within the developing world. This course helps you to understand how these projects are created and how you can help to make them more ambitious and impactful.

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Environmental Engineer

As an Environmental Engineer, your work is to design environmentally safe and sustainable projects. This course will help you to think systemically about projects and how to accomplish civil engineering goals within an environmental framework. This course focuses specifically on developing nations and how to meet the specific needs of their unique situations.

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Civil Engineer

Civil Engineers are responsible for meeting society's demand for infrastructure, such as roads, buildings, and water and energy systems. This course will help you to understand how all stages of a project's lifecycle must account for economic viability, social development, and environmental sustainability.

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Infrastructure Planner

Infrastructure Planners are responsible for the planning and development of infrastructure projects. This course will help you to understand the financial constraints and environmental impact of infrastructure projects, which are particularly important considerations in developing countries.

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Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Managers are responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies for organizations. This course will help you to understand the different aspects of sustainability that must be considered throughout the entire project lifecycle.

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Environmental Policy Analyst

Environmental Policy Analysts evaluate and develop policies to protect and improve the environment. This course will help you to understand how to design and implement environmental policies that are effective and equitable in the context of sustainable infrastructure development.

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Disaster Risk Manager

Disaster Risk Managers are responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce the risk of disasters. This course will help you to understand how to incorporate disaster risk reduction into infrastructure projects, which is particularly important in developing countries that are vulnerable to natural disasters.

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Environmental Economist

Environmental Economists analyze the economic impacts of environmental policies and regulations. This course will help you to understand how to evaluate the economic costs and benefits of infrastructure projects, which is important for making informed decisions about which projects to invest in.

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Water Resource Manager

Water Resource Managers are responsible for managing water resources to ensure that there is enough water for human and environmental needs. This course will help you to understand how to develop and implement water infrastructure projects that are sustainable and equitable.

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Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientists study the natural environment and develop solutions to environmental problems. This course will help you to understand the environmental impacts of infrastructure projects and how to mitigate those impacts.

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Conservationist

Conservationists work to protect and restore natural ecosystems. This course will help you to understand the importance of protecting natural ecosystems in the context of sustainable infrastructure development.

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Environmental Educator

Environmental Educators teach people about the environment and how to protect it. This course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to teach others about the importance of sustainable infrastructure development.

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Urban Planner

Urban Planners design and manage the development of cities and towns. This course will help you to understand how to incorporate sustainability into urban planning, which is essential for creating livable and sustainable communities.

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Social Worker

Social Workers help people to overcome challenges and improve their lives. This course will help you to understand the social impacts of infrastructure projects and how to mitigate those impacts.

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Climate Scientist

Climate Scientists study the climate and its impact on the environment and human society. This course will help you to understand the importance of climate change and how to incorporate climate change adaptation into infrastructure projects.

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