This course explores the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation, while examining how nature-based solutions can support climate adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable development. Participants will gain practical knowledge of ecosystem-based approaches, biodiversity conservation, restoration, natural climate solutions, and sustainable natural resource management. The course focuses on how organisations and communities can use healthy ecosystems to reduce climate risks, strengthen resilience, protect biodiversity, and achieve sustainable development outcomes.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the interconnections between climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation.
2. Identify key drivers and impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change on ecosystems and communities.
3. Explain the principles and applications of nature-based solutions.
4. Assess the role of ecosystems in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience.
5. Identify appropriate nature-based approaches for different environmental and development contexts.
6. Apply ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation approaches to climate-related challenges.
7. Integrate biodiversity and nature-based solutions into organisational policies, projects, and development planning.
8. Assess the environmental, social, and economic benefits of nature-based interventions.
9. Identify opportunities for financing and scaling nature-based solutions.
10. Develop practical strategies for promoting biodiversity conservation, ecosystem resilience, and sustainable development.

1. Strengthens integration of biodiversity and climate considerations into organisational planning.
2. Supports effective ecosystem conservation, restoration, and sustainable resource management.
3. Enhances climate adaptation and resilience through nature-based approaches.
4. Reduces environmental risks and dependence on degraded natural resources.
5. Supports sustainable and climate-resilient development initiatives.
6. Identifies opportunities for green investment and nature-based finance.
7. Enhances organisational contribution to biodiversity and climate goals.
8. Strengthens environmental performance and sustainability reporting.
9. Promotes innovative, cost-effective approaches to climate and environmental challenges.
10. Improves stakeholder engagement around conservation, climate action, and sustainable development.

1. Climate Change and Environmental Professionals
2. Biodiversity and Conservation Practitioners
3. Sustainability and ESG Professionals
4. Environmental Officers and Specialists
5. Natural Resource Management Professionals
6. Ecosystem Restoration and Conservation Professionals
7. Climate Adaptation and Resilience Practitioners
8. Government Policy Makers and Environmental Officials
9. Development and Programme Managers
10. NGOs and Conservation Organisation Professionals
11. Agriculture, Forestry, Water, and Land Management Professionals
12. Urban and Regional Planning Professionals
13. Project Managers and M&E Professionals
14. Researchers, Consultants, and Environmental Practitioners

5-10 Days

Climate Change & Biodiversity
Ecosystems & Ecosystem Services
Drivers of Biodiversity Loss
Module 1: Nature-Based Solutions
Module 2: Ecosystem-Based Adaptation
Module 3: Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction
Module 4: Nature-Based Climate Mitigation
Module 5: Forests, Wetlands & Coastal Ecosystems
Module 6: Urban Nature-Based Solutions
Module 7: Community-Based Conservation
Module 8: NbS Finance & Investment
Module 9: NbS Monitoring & Evaluation
Module 10: IUCN Global Standard for NbS
Module 11: Designing & Assessing an NbS Project
Module 12: Practical
Participants design and assess a Nature-based Solution using a structured criteria-based approach.