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This course will investigate nature-based solutions in cities throughout Europe and the world. It will link the key themes of nature, cities, and innovation. We will talk about how to evaluate what nature-based solutions can accomplish in cities. We'll look at how cities are fostering innovation. In addition, we will investigate the potential of nature-based solutions to assist in responding to climate change and sustainability challenges.
This course combines technical knowledge with social sciences to provide a more holistic understanding of nature-based solutions. To make the promise of nature-based solutions a reality, new governance arrangements, business models and financing, forms of citizen engagement, and innovation pathways will be required.
We bring together a collection of diverse films and key short readings on nature-based solutions, as well as interactive forums and practical assignments, in this course to create an online learning community for nature-based solutions in an urban world.
Syllabus :
1. International overview of nature-based solutions
- Introduction to the Urban Nature course
- International overview for nature-based solutions (Harriet Bulkeley)
- International lessons on nature-based solutions from Australia (City of Melbourne)
- European lessons on nature-based solutions from Sweden (City of Malmö)
- Climate change and nature-based solutions
- Mainstreaming nature-based solutions – part 1 (Christine Wamsler)
- Mainstreaming nature-based solutions – part 2 (Christine Wamsler)
2. Assessment methods for nature-based solutions
- Issues: What issues are addressed by nature-based solutions?
- Assessment methods for nature-based solutions (Helena Hanson)
- Perspectives on nature – Allowing nature to find its way
- Experiences with nature-based solutions from Sweden (City of Höganäs)
- Insights from IUCN and the URBES project
3. Governance strategies for nature-based solutions
- Collaborations: Who are needed to make nature-based solutions a success?
- Governance strategies for nature-based solutions (Yuliya Voytenko)
- Perspectives on nature – Strengthening cultural identity
- Experiences with nature-based solutions from Sweden (City of Kristianstad)
- Insights from IUCN and the URBES project – Berlin
4. Business models for nature-based solutions
- Needs: What is needed to make nature-based solutions a reality?
- Business models and nature-based solutions (Helen Toxopeus)
- Perspectives on nature – Going with the economic flow
- Experiences with nature-based solutions from Sweden (City of Lomma)
- Insights from IUCN and the URBES project – Barcelona
5. Innovation pathways for nature-based solutions
- Visions: What is the role of visions for nature-based solutions?
- Innovation pathways – part 1 (Bernadett Kiss)
- Innovation pathways – part 2 (Bernadett Kiss)
- Perspectives on nature – Working with nature
- Experiences with nature-based solutions from Sweden (City of Eslöv)
- Insights from IUCN and the URBES project – Rotterdam
