This module helps learners understand more about issues affecting biodiversity around the world and actions they can take to help reduce the problems. The topics cover a range of global biodiversity issues that affect endangered species. This module provides information applicable to anywhere in the world, but has a particular focus on Aotearoa New Zealand.

Enhanced module features

By enrolling on this enhanced module you receive access to the following features:  

Interactive discussion forum – learners can engage with other learners and the Zoo module instructors via the moderated forum. The main discussion forum contains directed discussion topics, but learners are free to start their own topics on anything conservation related.

Live Q&A webinars throughout the year - live online sessions, allowing learners to ask their questions before or during the webinar, and have them answered by Auckland Zoo staff and partners. New live webinars will be announced throughout the year with the recording available within the module a few days after the live date. Each webinar will have a different focus announced ahead of time. 

Certificate of achievement – earn a certificate for your efforts in this module. The personalised certificate is proof of your completion of the module. 

Additionally, as with all modules in which you enrol (free and paid modules), you can mark your own progress with completion tracking, link to other modules, record your own module notes alongside specific activities, and complete all the built-in activities.

We hope you'll enjoy learning with us and looking forward to hearing from you during the module.