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Free multilingual courses on agriculture, food systems, nutrition, fisheries, forestry, climate, rural development, and statistics.
Open resourceVerified Sep 1, 2026
Biologists study living organisms and life in its broader extent in combination with its environment. Through research, they strive to explain the functional mechanisms, interactions, and evolution of organisms.
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Free multilingual courses on agriculture, food systems, nutrition, fisheries, forestry, climate, rural development, and statistics.
Open resourceVerified Sep 1, 2026
Explore
Secondary school in progress
Read the official occupation profile, identify where this work appears in your country, and interview or observe one practitioner. Record what the work involves, its entry routes, and what surprised you.
Build Foundations
A-Levels/WAEC/BAC completed
Build foundations for Climate & Environment and practice these source-listed skills: conduct research on flora, apply scientific methods, scientific research methodology, laboratory techniques, gather experimental data, molecular biology. Complete an introductory course, vocational module, or supervised project and keep evidence of the result.
Practice
Undergraduate
Complete a portfolio project, laboratory assignment, apprenticeship task, field placement, community project, or work simulation that mirrors real Biologist responsibilities. Ask a practitioner to review the evidence.
Enter Work
Graduate/Young professional
Tutorials for geospatial analysis and earth-observation workflows used in climate, agriculture, conservation, and disaster applications.
Verified Sep 1, 2026
IRENA
Renewable-energy education, publications, statistics, and career-relevant knowledge from the International Renewable Energy Agency.
Open resourceVerified Sep 1, 2026
QGIS Project
Free open-source GIS training covering mapping, spatial analysis, databases, remote sensing, and cartography.
Open resourceVerified Sep 1, 2026
United Nations
Free climate-change and green-economy learning from United Nations organizations, with certificates available for many courses.
Open resourceVerified Sep 1, 2026
UNITAR
United Nations training in diplomacy, sustainable development, peace, environment, governance, and professional skills.
Open resourceVerified Sep 1, 2026
Prepare a role-specific CV and evidence portfolio, map at least 20 relevant employers or clients across local and remote markets, and run a focused cycle of applications, networking conversations, internships, apprenticeships, or service projects.