Learning Units
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Enhancing Health and Well-being with NBS
This learning unit explores how natural ecosystems, applying NBS, can enhance human health and well-being. Learners examine the environmental, social, and psychological benefits of green spaces, biodiversity, and ecosystem services that employ NBS in urban, rural and coastal settings. With examples, learners assess the health and well-being impact and consider strategies to integrate NBS into policy, urban planning, and healthcare initiatives for sustainable development.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Exploring Biodiversity and Conversation Strategies of NBS using GreenComp
This learning unit offers hands-on examples of nature-based solutions in practice through a site visit or field study. The PowerPoint offers prompts and questions to maximise the learning and reflection on NBS strategies related to biodiversity and conservation. The LU starts with NBS definitions, the link to GreenComp: The European Sustainability Competence Framework and how elements of the field study/site visit may enhance some of these skills and competences. The field study/site visit provides a structure to enable a teacher to offer learners some context on choosing a good NBS site, and how NBS can contribution to biodiversity and conservation through reflective questions drawing on elements of GreenComp.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Future of Cities
This unit delves into the future of cities, emphasizing the integration of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) with smart technologies to create sustainable, resilient urban environments. Students will explore how EU-funded projects and nature-inspired technologies contribute to urban sustainability and how challenges like space constraints, costs, and public perception impact implementation.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Future of NBS
This unit covers the future of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and the role of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and big data in enhancing their impact. Students will explore how EU-funded projects like Horizon Europe, Connecting Nature, and LIFE Program drive innovation, and how public policy and community engagement contribute to the scaling of NBS. The session also highlights career opportunities and key skills for professionals in the NBS sector.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Harnessing Natural Processes for Climate Change Mitigation
This unit provides an overview of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), particularly urban green spaces, and examines their role in enhancing cities by addressing climate change, flooding, and biodiversity loss. It explores EU policies, local government responsibilities, and community engagement in designing, implementing, and maintaining NBS.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
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