The Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR) including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are offering a free, massive open online course (MOOC) on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for disaster and climate resilience. Join over 100,000 participants from 195+ countries and gain critical skills to protect people and the planet.
Course Highlights
- Free UNEP Certificate: Complete the course and post-course survey to earn your official UNEP certification.
- Languages Offered: Available in 8 languages including English, French, and Arabic.
- Exclusive Content: Features interviews with global leaders, including Inger Andersen (UNEP) and Mami Mizutori (UNDRR).
- Interactive Learning: Engage directly with experts and get your questions answered.
- Global Network: Connect with professionals, students, and practitioners in a worldwide community of practice.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is open to everyone and particularly beneficial for:
- Practitioners: Disaster risk reduction experts, climate change professionals, environmental managers, NGOs, and local government representatives.
- Policymakers: Decision-makers at international, national, and local levels.
- Engineers & Urban Planners: Including architects, geographers, and designers.
- Businesses: Corporate Social Responsibility managers, insurers, and financial sector professionals.
- Youth & Educators: Students, teachers, and parents eager to explore sustainable solutions.
Course Modules
- Introduction: Why Nature-based Solutions are critical.
- Understanding NbS: Definitions and key concepts for disaster and climate resilience.
- Applications:
- Urbanization
- Coastal development
- Drylands and desertification
- Inclusive Action: Empowering youth, communities, and indigenous peoples.
- Policy and Practice: How to turn ideas into action.
- The Business Case for NbS: Economic advantages of integrating nature into resilience strategies.
- Time for Action: Strategies to drive implementation and change.
What Will You Learn?
- The role of Nature-based Solutions in disaster and climate resilience.
- How ecological and human systems are interconnected.
- Insights into policy-making and implementation of sustainable practices.
Why Join?
- Free Learning Materials: Access to case studies, virtual reality videos, fact sheets, and more.
- Global Impact: Gain knowledge to contribute meaningfully to climate and disaster resilience.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from world-class leaders and practitioners.
How to Register
The course is completely free and will be available on multiple platforms. Visit the registration link to enroll: Course Link
For further details please see the PEDRR website:
