Nature-based solutions for sustainable development

Young girls playing with falling water
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