International Training on Integrated Planning for Nature and Biodiversity-Based Solutions to Climate Change
Course Background
As climate change intensifies, integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) and biodiversity conservation into climate action is critical. Healthy ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and coastal habitats, provide climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience benefits, yet many strategies fail to fully embed biodiversity into planning.
ECAS Institute designed this course to equip participants with tools, strategies, and frameworks to integrate NbS into climate adaptation and mitigation planning. Participants will explore ecosystem-based approaches in national and local climate action plans to ensure biodiversity underpins sustainable development.
Through scientific insights, policy frameworks, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how nature-based strategies enhance resilience, support livelihoods, and drive sustainable economic growth.
By the end of this course, participants will be prepared to integrate biodiversity and ecosystem-based solutions into climate and development planning for a resilient and sustainable future.
Course Objectives
Understand the role of biodiversity and ecosystems in climate mitigation and adaptation.Develop integrated planning frameworks incorporating nature-based solutions (NbS).Assess effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches in reducing climate risks.Apply tools for biodiversity-sensitive climate adaptation planning.Enhance policy integration of NbS into national climate strategies.Improve financing and investment strategies for nature-based climate action.Strengthen stakeholder engagement in biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.Promote sustainable land-use balancing conservation with economic development.What You Will Learn
Principles of NbS for climate adaptation and mitigation.Biodiversity and ecosystem services in climate risk reduction.Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) strategies across landscapes.Tools for integrating NbS into climate action plans.GIS and remote sensing for ecosystem and biodiversity monitoring.Financing mechanisms and policy instruments for NbS.Multi-stakeholder approaches to climate and biodiversity action.Case studies on successful NbS projects globally.Target Participants
This course is for climate policymakers, environmental planners, conservation practitioners, natural resource managers, urban planners, researchers, and development professionals working on climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land-use management. It is also suitable for government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, private sector actors, and community leaders.
Training Modules
| No | Module | Details |
|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) | Role of nature in adaptation and mitigation; key concepts (EbA, EbM); global policy frameworks; link between biodiversity and resilience; challenges and opportunities. |
| 2 | Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services | Importance of biodiversity for ecosystem stability; ecosystem services; climate risk assessment; conservation strategies; integrating biodiversity into policies. |
| 3 | Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) | Coastal, forest, wetland, freshwater, urban, and agroecology-based adaptation strategies. |
| 4 | Tools and Methods for NbS Integration | Climate vulnerability assessments; GIS and remote sensing; decision-support tools; participatory planning; biodiversity-inclusive action plans. |
| 5 | Financing and Investment Strategies | Financial mechanisms; public-private partnerships; green bonds, carbon markets, ecosystem service payments; mobilizing international climate funds; business case development. |
| 6 | Policy and Governance Frameworks | National/international policy frameworks; integration into NAPs/NDCs; legal and institutional frameworks; alignment with sustainable development; policy incentives. |
| 7 | Multi-Stakeholder Approaches | Community engagement; cross-sectoral collaboration; indigenous knowledge; advocacy and policy influence; public-private partnerships. |
| 8 | Case Studies and Best Practices | Global and regional NbS examples; lessons learned; monitoring and evaluation; scaling up strategies; roadmap for long-term integration. |
Training Style
Blended learning approach combining lectures, interactive discussions, case study analysis, practical exercises, and group work. Participants use GIS and remote sensing, engage in policy simulations, scenario-based planning, study tours, peer learning, workshops, and policy dialogues to develop actionable NbS strategies.
General Notes
Training manuals and reference materials provided.Certificate issued upon successful completion.Tailor-made courses available: info@ecasiafrica.org.Payment before training; proof sent to info@ecasiafrica.org.Gain expertise in integrating biodiversity and nature-based solutions into climate action for sustainable, resilient communities and ecosystems.
Contact ECAS Institute | info@ecasiafrica.org
