Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
offered by RMIT University

Public University
1 Campus
Estd. 1887

Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
at
RMIT
Overview

Learn why bringing nature into cities is essential for future urban planning, and how to do it successfully

Duration	2 weeks
Total fee	₹4,550
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Intermediate
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Certificate

Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
at
RMIT
Highlights

Earn a certificate after completion of the course

Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
at
RMIT
Course details

Who should do this course?

Professionals
Designers and developers

What are the course deliverables?

What are nature-based solutions in cities
What are the benefits of bringing nature into cities?
How can nature-based solutions in cities be designed What do these look like in practice?
How can citizens be engaged in nature-based solutions

More about this course

This course delves into the crucial relationship between cities and nature, emphasizing the importance of green spaces, biodiversity, and sustainable practices within urban environments
In this course participants will be encouraged to brainstorm innovative solutions and design interventions that promote the harmonious coexistence of urban development and natural ecosystems

Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
at
RMIT
Curriculum

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

Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow
at
RMIT
Faculty details

Sarah Bekessy

Prof Bekessy leads ICON Science at RMIT which uses interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex biodiversity conservation problems. A key theme is designing cities to encourage ‘every day nature'.

Holly Kirk

Dr Holly Kirk is an urban ecologist passionate about translating science into positive on-ground action for people and nature. Her research investigates how we can bring wildlife back into cities.