Rohnert Park-This program provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable community development practices and rating systems. Step by step, detailed instructions on how to prepare a climate action plan and interesting guest speakers and site visits are also provided. Our first class
"Global Sustainable Development in the Age of Climate Change " begins October 2 and focuses on best practices
from around the world.

Designed with working professionals, career changers, and adult students in mind - this innovative new program
can be completed within a six-month period. All classes are open for enrollment to students not pursuing the full
certificate program.

Classes meet on the first Saturdays of the month, 8:30 - 4:30 pm in the Environmental Technology Center:
• Global Sustainable Development in the Age of Climate Change
• Natural Systems & Environmental Sustainability
• The Built Environment: Sustainable, Climate Friendly Design
• Preparing Climate Action Plans
• Sustainable Development: Economic, Equity, and Resiliency Issues
• Plan Now for a Sustainable Future

Students successfully completing a class will be eligible to receive (7) AICP (CM) credits per class. In order to be
awarded the Sustainable Development & Climate Change Certificate of Completion, students must complete all
six days of instruction. Students must attend all class sessions - although sessions may be taken out of sequence,
but completed within two years of your first class in the program.

Our Program Director, Alex Hinds, has extensive experience in the planning, building and environmental health
field and has recently been teaching at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

For registration and other information phone (707) 664-2394 or visit www.sonoma.edu/exed under "Certificate
Programs" for complete program information.