4 hours
Nature-based solutions for sustainable development
Environment
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
English
Delivery Modality
MOOC
Online self-paced
Theme
Risk-Informed Planning
Ecosystem-based Solutions
Audience
Civil Society & Community-Based Organizations
Government
Local Community
Private Sector
UN Staff
Agencies
UNDP
Certification
Yes
In this micro-course, you will learn how nature-based solutions can contribute to addressing societal challenges and achieving sustainable development, particularly in the context of water security, climate action, and nature-based livelihoods.
Learning Objectives:
By the time you complete this micro-course, you will be able to:
- Define nature-based solutions
- Identify examples of nature-based solutions and understand their contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals
- Identify the starting point for integrating nature-based solutions into national water plans
- Understand how nature-based solutions can improve countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- Utilize case study examples from multiple countries as context for your work