Learning Units
The NBS EduWORLD Learning Units page offers a comprehensive resource for higher education, with 50 curated learning units designed to bridge the gap between Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and higher education (UG, PG, PhD). These units cater to third-level, entrepreneurial, and vocational education, providing insights into NBS concepts, educational frameworks, and real-world case studies from NBS EduWORLD demonstrator sites. Ideal for students and educators, the platform offers flexible, editable resources that support NBS integration into academic and professional development.
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Business models for nature-based enterprises Part I
Like any business, nature-based enterprises need to have a business model to survive and thrive. In this lesson, nature-based enterprises are introduced to the concept of business models and the business model canvas as a tool for strategic management and planning. Different business model tools are introduced for different types of businesses. Participants will reflect and analyse which business model canvas is most appropriate to apply to their business. They will apply learning directly to their own business context considering value propositions, beneficiary and customer perspectives and developing ideas for revenue generation.
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Educational Level: Professional
Language: English
Organisation: Horizon Nua
Business models for Nature-based Enterprises: PART II
This learning unit is a continuation of the previous unit on business models and the business model canvas. Participants will be reminded of the different types of BMC tools available and given a deep dive into the bottom segment of the business model canvas - capturing value, cost structure and cost reduction. They will apply these learnings directly to their own business context and finalise their business model canvas template.
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Educational Level: Professional
Language: English
Organisation: Horizon Nua
Challenges in financing and implementing NBS
The unit starts with a succinct overview of NBS initiatives and their importance in meeting the 2050 carbon-neutrality goal as oultined in the European Green Deal and European Green Law. Financing NBS ramifications are multifaceted in a sustainable economy.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Creating Sustainable Learning Spaces through NBS - Opportunities for Policy Action
This Learning Unit introduces learners to policy action areas for promoting Sustainable Learning Spaces. It discusses how four policy action areas can support the development of Nature-based Solutions on educational institution grounds. Some best practice examples are provided from various EU member states.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: PPMI
Dune Restoration Case
This unit explores the concept of dune restoration as a Nature-Based Solution for managing coastal flooding. The session covers the role of coastal dunes, wetlands, and mangrove forests in protecting coastlines, improving water retention, and supporting biodiversity. It also highlights the REDUNA project and its contribution to enhancing urban resilience through the restoration of coastal ecosystems.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
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