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Approx. 13 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Increased knowledge on urban nature and nature-based solutions.

  • Improved critical thinking on the opportunities and challenges for nature-based solutions to contribute to transforming cities.

  • Deeper understanding of the relationship between cities, nature and innovation.

  • Expanded ability to use systems thinking to assess nature-based solutions.

Skills you will gain

  • Systems Thinking
  • sustainable development
  • city futures
Flexible deadlines
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Beginner Level

The course is open to anyone without prerequisite.

Approx. 13 hours to complete
English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
2 hours to complete

International overview of nature-based solutions

2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 44 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
Week2
Week 2
9 hours to complete

Assessment methods for nature-based solutions

9 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 35 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
1 hour to complete

Governance strategies for nature-based solutions

1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 32 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
Week4
Week 4
1 hour to complete

Business models for nature-based solutions

1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 31 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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