Nature-Based Solutions Courses and Certifications

Building Climate Resilience through Ecosystem-based Adaptation Planning

Learn to integrate ecosystem-based adaptation into national climate plans, enhancing resilience and sustainable development while addressing biodiversity loss and climate change challenges.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

TEDx

Dropping Seeds from the Sky for Land Restoration

Innovative aerial seed bombing technique for restoring diverse habitats, from drylands to underwater ecosystems. Nature-based solution to combat vegetation loss and climate change impacts.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sustainable Urban Water Systems

34 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable urban water management, focusing on stormwater control, water supply strategies, and Nature-based Solutions to enhance city resilience and environmental benefits.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

450 ratings at Coursera

Explore urban nature and nature-based solutions for sustainable cities. Learn to assess impacts, govern implementation, develop business models, and foster innovation for climate and sustainability challenges.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Drive urban change towards sustainable, climate-friendly futures. Learn to navigate transformations, explore innovative approaches like urban living labs, and gain skills for shaping prosperous cities and communities.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Dimensions of Sustainable Infrastructure in a Project

Explore sustainable infrastructure's four dimensions and their impact on nature-based solutions, gender equity, and employment. Learn about public-private partnerships for implementing sustainable infrastructure projects.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Groningen;  Global Center on Adaptation

Making Climate Adaptation Happen: Governing Transformation Strategies for Climate Change

3 reviews

Explore how adaptive governance could help policymakers plan for and manage sudden environmental changes.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate X (Global Youth Summit on Net-Zero Future)

Engage with global youth perspectives on achieving net-zero future through academic discussions, action initiatives, and advocacy, covering energy, biodiversity, health, and sustainable development.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Nature-based Urban Regeneration

1 review

Explore nature-based solutions for transforming post-industrial urban areas, focusing on co-creation, implementation, and assessment of benefits for communities, economies, and the environment.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wageningen University;  TU Delft

Nature Based Metropolitan Solutions

Discover the potential benefits of nature-based solutions (NBS) in metropolitan areas and develop strategies for their implementation.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Rewilding: Restore Your Local Ecosystem

Explore urban rewilding to restore ecosystems, improve climate resilience, and enhance biodiversity in cities. Learn practical strategies to reintroduce nature and create sustainable urban environments.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Salesforce

Create a Sustainable Future

Learn how to make a positive impact and combat the effects of climate change.

• Trailhead
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

RMIT;  European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow

Learn why bringing nature into cities is essential for future urban planning, and how to do it successfully.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploring Nature-Based Solutions in Your Classroom

This course aims to bridge the gap by exploring the implementation of nature-based solutions in classrooms through the connection with contemporary research and NBS practitioners, including ready-to-use learning scenarios.

• Independent
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Aalto University;  European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Smart Urban Green Infrastructure

Understand how carbon-smart green infrastructure can mitigate climate change impacts in urban areas.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)