The open course “Nature-Based Solutions as Proactive Approaches to Conservation” introduces, first, the concept of Nature Based Solutions, from the point of view of sustainable management of marine ecosystems and resources. Then, it introduces the key concepts of conservation at different scales, from species to ecosystems, and explore how these concepts relate to Nature Based Solutions. Based on those concepts, the course examines a wide range of Nature Based Solutions, from the restoration of natural habitats to the naturalisation of urban marine infrastructure (grey infrastructure), through real-world case studies.
Finally, the course looks at how society can incentivise, finance and govern Nature Based Solutions. Students will therefore gain a solid understanding of what Nature Based Solutions is or is not, and will gain a broad knowledge of the most innovative solutions being developed and employed in marine and coastal conservation.
This course is part of the micro-credential Sustainable Marine Ecosystems by the University of Cantabria comprised by four courses. These MOOCs have been developed under the coordination of IHCantabria, the Environmental Hydraulics Institute of the University of Cantabria, in the framework of TRASMARES Erasmus+ Project (Specialized Training on Applied tools for Sustainable Marine Ecosystems).
