RMIT - Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
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Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow at FutureLearn Overview
Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
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Duration | 2 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,205 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
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Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
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- Duration 2 weeks
- Weekly study 2 hours
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Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow at FutureLearn Course details
Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
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Skills you will learn
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- There are many challenges facing cities today, including rapid population growth, climate change, extreme weather threats, food security, and the social and economic impact that these issues bring
- This course from RMIT will show you how effective urban nature can be in overcoming these challenges
- By the end of the two-week course, you'll understand the evidence-based impact of bringing nature into cities and will be ready to apply the principle to your urban planning
- In the first week of the course you'll take a closer look at the types of nature-based solutions that are available
- You'll also learn more about the effect biodiversity has on human health, and a city's ability to resist extreme weather and climate change
- Once you have a clear understanding of the positive environmental impact that biodiversity has on urban nature, you'll explore the nature-based solutions that can create biodiversity
- You'll also cover the need for capacity and resources, how to select the solution you'll apply, and how citizens can be engaged in the process for maximum social impact
Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow at FutureLearn Curriculum
Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
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Nature based solutions for cities
Bringing Nature to Cities
Types of nature based solutions
The role of biodiversity
Weekly wrap
Implementing nature-based solutions
Choosing nature-based solutions
Biodiversity sensitive urban design
Overcoming barriers
It’s a wrap
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