Online applications are invited for the UNEP Certificate Course on Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience.

About UNEP

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is responsible for coordinating responses to environmental issues within the United Nations system. It was established by Maurice Strong, its first director, after the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm in June 1972.

About the Course

ο»ΏThe course allows you to be educated to protect people and the planet. There is no course fee associated with this course, and it is open to all. The UNEP certificate of completion is free for learners who complete the course.

The course consists of 7 units of content. Though it varies by person, this course should take an average of 1 hour per unit.

  • Unit 1: Why is this topic relevant to me?
  • Unit 2: What are Nature-based Solutions for disaster and climate resilience?
  • Unit 3: Nature-based Solutions applied to pressing challenges: urbanization, coastal development, and drylands expansion
  • Unit 4: Inclusive Action: The Importance of youth, communities, and indigenous people in Nature-based Solutions
  • Unit 5: From policy to practice
  • Unit 6: The Business Case for Nature-based Solutions
  • Unit 7: Time for action!

Eligibility Criteria

It is open to anyone and can be beneficial for the following target groups:

  • Practitioners: Disaster risk reduction & climate change experts, environmental managers, NGOs, and local government.
  • Policymakers: Decision makers at international, national, and local levels.
  • Engineers & Urban Planners: Including architects, geographers, and urban designers.
  • Businesses: Including banking, insurance, and Corporate Social Responsibility managers.
  • Youth and Educators: Parents, teachers, students.

Benefits

  • UNEP certificate.
  • The program is offered in 8 languages: English, French, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese/Mandarin, Indonesian, Portuguese (Brazil).
  • Exclusive Interviews with World Leaders.
  • Interact with Experts.
  • Free Learning Materials.
  • Join a Growing Community of Practice.

How to Register?

Interested individuals can register for the course viaΒ this link.

Note: This course is self-paced, which means you can complete the content anytime.

Click here to view the official notification of the UNEP Certificate Course on Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience.