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Creating More Livable, Biodiverse and Climate Resilient Cities with Nature-based Solutions

Promotional image for the Interlace Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) launch webinar. The background shows a scenic cityscape during sunset, with a hot air balloon in the sky and church spires visible. The text invites users to 'Join the launch webinar' and learn more about the course, with the Interlace logo and tagline 'Restoring Urban Ecosystems' at the top left.

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Creating More Livable, Biodiverse and Climate Resilient Cities with Nature-based Solutions

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Urban areas across the globe are facing unprecedented and complex challenges, including urban sprawl, pollution, and the increasing impacts of climate change. To help address these pressing issues, the INTERLACE project is pleased to announce the launch of a new, free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled: "Nature-based solutions: How nature restoration can make more livable, biodiverse, and climate resilient neighbourhoods". The course will be introduced in a launch webinar on 8 October 2024, from 16:00 to 16:45 CEST.

What to Expect from the Webinar

The launch webinar will introduce the course, which is designed to support urban practitioners, decision-makers, and others in the design, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in cities worldwide. Participants will gain insights into the course’s seven modules, which draw on research and resources from the INTERLACE project. The webinar will help attendees understand key course topics, such as:

  • What do nature-based solutions look like in practice?
  • How can NbS be designed, planned, implemented, governed, monitored, and maintained?
  • How can citizens and stakeholders be engaged in co-creative processes alongside municipal actors?

A Practical, Global Approach

Tailored for practitioners and decision-makers, the course emphasizes a hands-on approach by combining theory with real-world examples. Developed in collaboration with the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) platform, the MOOC is part of global efforts to integrate nature-based solutions into urban planning. By focusing on overcoming common barriers to NbS implementation, the course offers practical tools and case studies that are directly applicable to diverse urban contexts.

Register Now

Join us for the launch webinar to hear from course experts and case study partners. Sign up here to secure your spot. After the webinar, you can enroll in the MOOC via the UCLG Learning Platform and be among the first to access the course materials.

Launch Webinar: New Online Course on Nature-Based Solutions

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Nature-based solutions, NBS, International Development, cities, urban restoration, ecosystem-based adaptation, urban ecosystem restoration, sustainable urban development, co-production of knowledge, ecosystem services
MOOC, Massive Open Online Course