Upcoming e-Learning Courses 2024

Decreasing and properly managing solid wastes are priorities for many countries. These priorities are also reflected in the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which call for substantially reducing waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse, as well as for proper management of all kinds of waste. Solid wastes can have a negative impact on well-being. Data on solid waste generation and management by different actors in the economy are necessary to inform policies not only for the management of waste, but also policies related to circular economy, resource use and ecosystems. This short course focuses on solid waste statistics and accounts. The solid waste accounts are based on the System for Environmental-Economic Accounting-Central Framework (SEEA-CF).

This course introduces data visualization as a tool to produce high-quality graphics for monitoring, reporting and publishing official statistics and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators.

This course offers participants the opportunity to explore and interpret key techniques in data visualization, both for data exploration and effective data presentation. Learners will analyze, evaluate, and apply essential principles of data visualization through dedicated case studies, addressing the challenges of visualizing complex datasets. The course emphasizes strategies for visualizing multi-dimensional data and introduces practical methods for representing statistical indicators on maps and within dashboards.

While the course introduces popular software, it is not focused on any particular tool. Participants are encouraged to use the software of their choice, tailoring the techniques to their specific needs.

Designed as an interactive e-learning experience, the course comprises six modules, each following a structured progression with mandatory pedagogical activities. These include videos, interactive content, chats, live lectures, webinars, document readings, exercises, homework assignments, polls, and quizzes, all aimed at engaging participants in active learning and application of the material.