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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Pocket Parks Case
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.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Policy and Governance Frameworks for NBS in Europe
Europe has demonstrated its support and leadership in NBS implementation. The development of NBS on the continent is supported by European policy and governance frameworks. This module presents these frameworks in the context of various European projects focused on NBS in urban, rural and coastal communities. The focus on GreenComp - The European Green Competency Framework and the recent EU Nature Restoration Law (2024) and a policy on NBS and Nature Positive Economy will be highlighted. EU projects that offer insights into policy development and frameworks for NBS implementation will also be highlighted and interrogated during this Learning Unit.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Review
This unit revisits the concept of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), highlighting their critical role in addressing urban challenges related to climate change, biodiversity, and health. The session also explores tools for scaling NBS, the importance of community collaboration, and how EU policies support the widespread adoption of NBS, focusing on projects like smart cities and re-wilding efforts.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Rewilding and Biodiversity Conversation with NBS in Urban Communities
This learning unit explores how nature-based solutions can be applied to rewilding to promote biodiversity, create new ecosystems, and restore degraded urban landscapes. By examining the combination of rewilding and conservation strategies, learners can assess how this can enhance or strengthen ecosystems. Learners are presented with examples of NBS use in rewilding and biodiversity conservation to reflect on the benefits to the ecosystem and sustainability.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
Seaweed Farming Case
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.
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Educational Level: Higher Education
Language: English
Organisation: TCD
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