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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Landscape management and restoration should be among every company’s list of priorities, not only to protect the environment but to also meet the Sustainable Development Goal on Land Degradation Neutrality (SDG No 15.3). The introduction of the goal has caused companies to accelerate the process of land restoration.
These goals can be met only if the professionals working in these companies have the right set of qualities: knowledge, vision, and skill. With this course, the students can learn about the interdependence of a business and a healthy and thriving landscape. Students will also learn about the importance and value of resources found in and around the ecosystem.
This course aims to teach its students about the concept of Landscape Degradation which is a global issue that is contributing to the depletion and exploitation of the Earth’s resources. So, one of the solutions to this problem is landscape restoration that is driven by businesses, a concept this course wishes to impart knowledge about.
The Highlights
- Course offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Self-paced learning
- Deadlines flexible according to the student’s wishes
- Course duration is almost 26 hours
- Suitable for beginners
Programme Offerings
- Online video lectures
- Reading Material
- quizzes
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2480 | yes | Coursera |
The fees for the A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration course is :
Fee Category | Amount |
Course Fee | N/A |
Certificate Fee | Rs. 2,480 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate Qualifying Details
The candidate will receive a certificate if they choose to purchase the course material for the mentioned fee. It is up to the instructors of the course if they wish to conduct an exam for the end of the course.
What you will learn
When the student completes this course, they will be able to:
- Understand and utilize the concept of land restoration, especially business-driven
- Come up with ways to effectively implement landscape restoration
- Raise awareness on the dangers of landscape degradation
- Explain the interdependence between businesses and ecosystems.
- Be able to deal with an ecological emergency in an effective way
Who it is for
The course is highly beneficial for:
- Students who wish to gain more knowledge about how to bring about sustainability.
- Industry professionals who wish to understand the relationship between a business and the environment
- Students who are interested in social activism and raising awareness
Admission Details
In order to enroll in the A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration course by Coursera, the candidate needs to follow the given steps:
Step 1: Visit the link below which is the homepage for the course.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/landscape-restoration-sustainable-development
Step 2: A prompt will pop up which gives you two options. The first option asks you whether you want to pay a certain fee to purchase the course and therefore be able to get a certificate at the completion of the course. The second option asks you if you would only like access to the course without paying any money. Make your choice accordingly. Keep in mind that if you go with the second option, you will automatically become ineligible to receive the certificate.
Step 3: If you chose the first option, you will be redirected to the payment page. Choose your preferred payment mode and make your payment. You have now purchased the course and are now eligible to receive a certificate at the end of the course.
Step 4: If you chose the second option, you will now be free to access the course. There will also be another prompt which you have the option to skip which asks you some details in order to provide you with some personalised recommendations on the basis of your background.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Teaser video
- Meet Simon Moolenaar
- General Introduction to ENABLE and course
- Land degradation
- Land degradation neutrality
- The potential for large-scale landscape restoration
- A role for business in landscape restoration
- General introduction to the 4 returns approach
- Deep dive into the 4 returns approach
Readings
- Glossary for the Course
- Module 1 Required Readings
Discussion Prompts
- Introduce Yourself
- Global Forest & Landscape Restoration
- Opinions on Land Degradation Neutrality
- The potential of large scale landscape restoration
- Hope in a changing climate
- Pitch for Nature
- The Return of Inspiration
- Courage required to embrace holistic approaches
- Inspiration to take on the challenge
Videos
- Meet Olafur Arnalds
- Meet Johann Thorsson
- Meet Asa L. Aradottir
- Ecosystems, Sustainable Development and SDGs
- What is Land Degradation and how does it affect Ecosystems?
- Land Potential: What our land can do
- Land Condition: The state of the land
- What is Ecological Restoration?
- How to restore land
- Keeping Ecosystems Healthy - it is simply a matter of having a future
Reading
- Recommended Readings
Assignment
- Multiple Choice Practice Quiz
Videos
- Meet Nicola Favretto
- The value of land and economic valuation methods
- The business case for sustainability
- How to assess the economics of land management? The ELD 6+1 methodological approach
- Basics of Cost-Benefit Analysis and scenario development
- Interview with Ivo Mulder, REDD+ Green Economy Advisor for UN Environment
- Interview with Robert Costanza, Professor and Chair in Public Policy, Australian National University
Reading
- Recommended Reading
Discussion Prompt
- Business sectors and their respective land-related risks
Videos
- Meet Simon Moolenaar
- General process description (part 1)
- General process description (part 2)
- Commonland Case Study: South Africa
- Secondary Effects of the Commonland Project in South Africa
- Commonland Case Study: Spain
- Commonland Case Study: Australia
- Roles and skills in landscape restoration projects
Reading
- Learn more about the Commonland approach and projects
Discussion Prompt
- The Baviaanskloof project
Videos
- Meet Rob van Tulder
- Wicked problems: an introduction
- Why is landscape degradation a wicked problem?
- Cross-sector partnerships: an introduction
- Configuration of partnerships
- Strategic Partnership Portfolio management
Reading
- Required Readings
Discussion Prompts
- Why is land degradation a wicked problem?
- Strategic Partnership Portfolio Management
Videos
- Meet Steve Kennedy
- Inclusive business model canvas
- Phase One: Identifying
- Phase Two: Designing
- Phase Three: Implementing
Reading
- Required Readings
Assignment
- Multiple Choice Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Inclusive Business Model
Readings
- Last Words
- Want to learn more?
- Thank you to
- Disclaimer
Peer Review
- Capstone project: Landscape restoration for sustainable development: a business approach for southeastern Spain
Discussion Prompt
- What are your key take-away messages?