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Nature-based Solutions for the local communities
October, 2021
This short course on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) is designed to help local officers in vulnerable countries to learn how to integrate NbS into policy/financing processes addressing various challenges, including climate change adaptation and disaster risk management. The course contains three lessons: Lesson 1 broadly introduces the concept of NbS as an umbrella term, addressing seven societal issues. Lesson 2 describes how NbS can be applied and used in local government processes, including planning and financing. Lesson 3 shows some practical examples of NbS that can inspire and promote practices that are in alignment with the local context. Please click on the Playlist in the top right corner of each lesson video to begin the section you wish to view.
Lesson 1
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Welcome and introduction to the course
Discover how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) address societal challenges through nature. Learn how NbS supports climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
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1.1 – What are nature-based solutions (NbS)?
Learn what Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are and how they help local communities address climate and societal challenges.
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1.2 – The four types of Nature-based Solutions
Explore the four types of Nature-based Solutions and how each approach can be applied in local contexts.
Lesson 2
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2.1 – Planning and Financing of NbS projects
Learn how to plan and finance Nature-based Solutions projects within local policy and financing processes.
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2.2 – Implementation and M&E of NbS projects
Learn how to implement Nature-based Solutions projects and monitor and evaluate their outcomes.
Lesson 3
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3.1 – Learn with case studies
Explore practical Nature-based Solutions case studies at the local scale and how they can inspire action in your own context.
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3.2 – Case study—Bangladesh’s mangroves
Discover how mangrove ecosystems in Bangladesh provide coastal protection and support local livelihoods.
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3.3 – Case study—Bhutan community tourism
Learn how community tourism in Bhutan demonstrates Nature-based Solutions for local development.
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3.4 – Case study—Vietnam water-based urban design
See how water-based urban design in Vietnam applies Nature-based Solutions in cities.
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3.5 – Case study - Integrated coastal zone management in Indonesia
Explore integrated coastal zone management in Indonesia as a Nature-based Solution for coastal communities.
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3.6 – Case study - Traditional flood control in Japan: "Kasumitei"
Learn about Japan’s traditional flood control method “Kasumitei” as a Nature-based Solution.
