Fundamentals of
Sostenibilidad
Understand the causes and consequences of global change and discover the best strategies for addressing it responsibly. A interdisciplinary program that brings together experts in the environment, Economics, business, law, and technology.
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Own · 1 ECTS credit
ESTIMATED TIME COMMITMENT
25 hours
PRICE
Free. Alumni only
modality
Online · 24/7 Access
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October 19, 2026
Objectives
CHANGE
GLOBAL
Understand the fundamental concepts of global change, the climate crisis, and sustainability.
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ORGANIZATIONS
Linking sustainability to corporate strategy, corporate purpose , and stakeholder relations.
'S DECISIONS
THOSE IN CHARGE
Assess the impact of business decisions and incorporate sustainability criteria into day-to-day professional internship .
IMPACT AND
RESPONSES
Analyze the environmental, economic, and social impacts, and identify solutions such as the circular e Economics , and new technologies.
framework
LEGAL
Understand the key aspects of environmental rules and regulations , as well as the legal liabilities arising from noncompliance.
Contents
UNIT 1
SUSTAINABILITY: ETHICAL, ECONOMIC, AND SCIENTIFIC RATIONALITY
Sustainability goes beyond trends and slogans. In this unit, we will analyze its ethical, economic, and scientific foundations to understand its true strategic scope.
UNIT 2
GLOBAL CHANGE: CAUSES AND EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Global warming, biodiversity loss, and pollution are all part of the same crisis. The program seeks to shed light on their direct causes and their actual impact on ecosystems and society.
UNIT 3
THE MACROECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF GLOBAL CHANGE
Global change is reshaping markets, the " employment ," and investment, which requires learning to interpret climate and environmental risks through economic indicators core topic.
UNIT 4
THE CULTURAL ROOTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: A DIALOGUE WITH CHRISTIANITY
Our relationship with nature is deeply rooted in culture and tradition, and in that sense, Christian thought and the Magisterium provide fundamental insights for promote the care of our common home.
UNIT 5
CIRCULAR " Economics " AS A RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHANGE
In contrast to the linear " model " of "use and throw away," the circular " Economics " promotes reducing, reusing, and regenerating. This topic presents case studies of its application in industry, consumer goods, and waste management.
UNIT 6
NEW TECHNOLOGIES AS A SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Renewables, electric mobility , and carbon capture are some of the key technological innovations aimed at decarbonizing Economics and transforming the productive sectors. This topic analyzes these innovations to provide an overview of the current state of technology in relation to improving sustainability.
UNIT 7
URBAN ENVIRONMENT
Cities are home to more than half of the world's population and face major urban challenges. In this context, sustainable urban planning and efficient management have the potential to transform and improve urban environments.
UNIT 8
LEGAL PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Understanding the legal and regulatory “ framework ” that protects natural resources and the principles of environmental responsibility are essential to regulatory compliance and organizational governance.
UNIT 9
SUSTAINABILITY IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ESG criteria have moved from compliance to senior management. This article topic explains how sustainability is integrated into boards of directors and strategic decision-making.
UNIT 10
purpose CORPORATE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Leading companies go beyond financial profit. The question this unit seeks to answer is how to link corporate e purpose s with sustainability and the creation of value for all stakeholders.
UNIT 11
COMMUNICATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Greenwashing is one of the obstacles to transparent and rigorous communication in sustainability subject . To address this, it is necessary to develop the skills needed to convey organizations’ environmental strategies in a compelling and impactful way.
UNIT 12
RESILIENCE: PROTECTING THE PRESENT AND SECURING THE FUTURE
Learning to anticipate risks and adapt to uncertain scenarios is essential for developing resilience plans for organizations, communities, and regions.
Why take this course?
Contributing an interdisciplinary perspective (12 professors from 5 different Schools )
No prior technical knowledge is required.
Intended for all subject of profile professionals: executives, middle managers, and professionals in any industry.
24/7 access to the program's content (Spanish).
modality Online and asynchronous: Each participant progresses at their own pace within the course timeframe.
assessment A quick subject test at the end of each unit.
certificate digital version available for download upon completion of the course (1 ECTS credit)
More than 100 high-quality resources: explanatory videos, infographics, reading materials, downloadable files, and scientific publications.
Our faculty
ANGEL RUIZ DE APODACA
Full Professor from Administrative Law. School of Law.
Expert in Environmental Law
ISABEL RODRÍGUEZ TEJEDO
Professor and Ph.D. in Economics. School of Science Economics and Business.
Expert in Sustainability and the SDGs
ALBERTO ANDREU
visiting professor. School of Science Economics and Business
Director Executive Director of the Master's Degree for Sustainability.
JORGE NOVAL
Senior Associate Professor from Commercial Law. School of Law.
Corporate Governance Expert.
IMMACULATE PASCHAL
Tenured Professor of Biology. School of Science.
Researcher at the Institute for the Study of Marine Ecology ( Biodiversity and Environment Institute , BIOMA)
CARMEN JACA
Professor of Industrial Organization, School of Engineering (Tecnun)
Researcher at the group Sustainable Improvement of the Biodiversity and Environment Institute (BIOMA).
TOMÁS GÓMEZ-ACEBO
Full Professor Department of Thermodynamics, School of Engineering (Tecnun)
Project Leader for the Repsol Foundation’s Energy Transition Chair
ÁLVARO LLEÓ DE NALDA
Senior Associate Professor from Personnel Management Service. School of Science Economics and Business.
Director from Chair for companies with purpose.
TERESA SÁDABA GARRAZA
Professor of Public Opinion. School of Communication.
Director of Institutional Relations at the University of Navarra. team member Founder of Chapter Zero Spain.
JOSUNE HERNANTES APEZETXEA
Professor of Industrial Organization, School of Engineering (Tecnun)
Researcher at the Resilience and Crisis Management Research Center ( group ) of the Institute for the Study of Management and Organization ( Biodiversity and Environment Institute , BIOMA).
JUAN JOSÉ PONS
Full Professor Geography. School of Science.
researcher from the Biodiversity and Environment Institute (BIOMA)
JORDI PUIG
Senior Associate Professor from assessment on Environmental Impact. School of Science.
Director from group Humanities Environmental (HUMAM) from Biodiversity and Environment Institute (BIOMA)
Certification
Get your own " certificate " ( degree scroll ) from the University of Navarra, equivalent to 1 ECTS credit (25 hours of study), by passing the quizzes for each unit and the final assessment with a grade average of 80%.
How do you enroll?
To take the course, you must follow the steps on the University of Navarra’s “ admissions process ” page. Once you have completed the “ registration,” you will receive an email with the necessary instructions to “ fill in ” your “ enrollment,” access the platform, and begin the course.
Do you have any doubts?
You can contact us at contact or send us an e-mail at alumni@unav.es.
