Learning Units
The NBS EduWORLD Learning Units page offers a comprehensive and flexible suite of resources designed to integrate Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into higher education and professional training. With 50 curated Learning Units, this platform supports educators, students, and practitioners at all levels—undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), doctoral (PhD), vocational, and entrepreneurial.
Covering a broad spectrum of themes and contexts, the Learning Units are structured around key educational streams:
- Common Core Units introduce foundational NBS concepts, such as ecosystem services, biodiversity, and the SDGs.
- 3rd Level Units target university-level learners, with a focus on implementation, policy, social inclusion, and future urban development.
- Entrepreneurial Units support learners exploring nature-based enterprises, business models, green finance, and sector-specific NBS opportunities.
- Vocational Units are tailored for practical skills development, project management, policy engagement, and multi-level governance.
- Case Studies and Workshops offer real-world applications and participatory methods from NBS EduWORLD demonstrator sites across Europe.
Each unit is aligned with European Qualification Framework (EQF) levels, ranging from Level 6 to Level 8, ensuring academic relevance and adaptability.
These Learning Units are editable and adaptable, supporting custom integration into curricula, practice-oriented, blending theory with applied learning, and geographically diverse, reflecting urban, rural, and coastal NBS contexts.
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Whether you're a lecturer seeking ready-to-use teaching materials, a student exploring sustainability, or a professional upskilling in green innovation, the NBS EduWORLD Learning Units offer a unique, user-friendly gateway into nature-based thinking and action.
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NBS Case Study: Dune restoration
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.
Find here the editable version and the teaching note.
Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
NBS Case Study: Pocket Parks
Pocket parks are small, accessible green spaces integrated into urban environments that provide critical environmental, social, and health benefits. This session will explore how EU-funded projects contribute to the creation of pocket parks, the role of community stewardship, and the best practices for ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of these spaces.
Find here the editable version and the teaching note.
Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
NBS Case Study: Seaweed Farming
Seaweed farming is emerging as a promising Nature-Based Solution for coastal resilience and climate change mitigation. This unit explores the environmental and economic benefits of seaweed farming, including carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and sustainable food production. The session also highlights EU-funded projects that support the growth of the seaweed farming industry.
Find here the editable version and the teaching note.
Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
NBS Case Study: SUDS
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.
Find here the editable version and the teaching note.
Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
NBS Case Study: Water and bog management
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.
Find here the editable version and the teaching note.
Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
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