Learning Units
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Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Case
This unit covers the principles of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), their importance in managing stormwater and promoting urban resilience to climate change. The session examines SUDS components like rain gardens, green roofs, and permeable pavements, and the role of EU policies and funding in supporting SUDS projects. Students will also explore case studies of cities successfully integrating SUDS for improved water management, biodiversity, and sustainability.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Understanding Nature-Based Solutions: An Introduction
This unit explores the core concept of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and how they can be utilized to mitigate environmental challenges, such as flooding, heat islands, and loss of biodiversity. The presentation introduces students to key EU research projects and policy frameworks that shape NBS implementation in urban areas, including community engagement and policy development.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
UrbanByNature: Going through Step 3 and 4 PRIORITISE, COMMIT AND PLAN
An introduction to prioritise, plan and commit steps of the UbN capacity building programme. The focus of this learning unit is to make the target audience to actively think about the co-creation aspects relevant for NbS and give an overview of challenges associated with getting commitment from stakeholders for NbS implementation and how to tackle them.
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Educational Level: Professional
Language: English
Organisation: ICLEI
UrbanByNature: Going through Step 7 UPSCALE
This LU provides a Brief dive into the world of Upscaling and elaborates the differences between the different scaling methods used, scaling out and scaling deep for example. The unit is meant to shine light on the UbN Step 7 on Upscaling for local governments as well as regional entities to think of ways on how to upscale NbS and what to consider when doing so. The role of standards is also highlighted here.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: ICLEI
Water Management Case (Irish Bog)
This unit covers bog restoration and its role as a Nature-Based Solution for carbon sequestration and water management. The session highlights the importance of protecting and restoring peatlands to mitigate climate change, conserve biodiversity, and manage stormwater. It also introduces the Clonbeale Peatland Conservation Project as a case study for effective NBS implementation.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
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