A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration
Learn business-driven landscape restoration. Explore integrated landscape management, economics of degradation, and sustainable business models.
Learn business-driven landscape restoration. Explore integrated landscape management, economics of degradation, and sustainable business models.
This course teaches a business approach to sustainable landscape restoration, covering integrated landscape management, economics of land degradation, partnerships, and sustainable business models for restoration projects.
4.6
(90 ratings)
13,281 already enrolled
Instructors:
English
Tiếng Việt
Powered by
What you'll learn
Understand the global challenge of landscape degradation and restoration
Learn to recognize healthy vs. degraded landscapes and restoration techniques
Apply economic valuation methods to landscape restoration projects
Understand the 4 returns approach to landscape restoration
Develop skills in building partnerships for landscape restoration projects
Learn to design sustainable business models for restoration initiatives
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
25 Hours PreRecorded video
2 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
Closed caption
Get a Completion Certificate
Share your certificate with prospective employers and your professional network on LinkedIn.
Created by
Provided by
Top companies offer this course to their employees
Top companies provide this course to enhance their employees' skills, ensuring they excel in handling complex projects and drive organizational success.
There are 7 modules in this course
This course focuses on business-driven landscape restoration, integrating ecological and economic perspectives. It covers the scale of landscape degradation globally, the economics of land degradation, and sustainable business models for restoration. Learners study real-life restoration projects, partnership development, and tools like the 4 returns framework and business model canvas. The course aims to equip professionals with knowledge and skills to initiate and manage landscape restoration projects that are both ecologically and economically sustainable.
The business potential for Integrated Landscape Management and Restoration
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Land degradation and restoration of degraded ecosystems
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Economics of land degradation
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Commonland projects: process, team-roles and skills involved
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Wicked problems and Partnerships
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
How to design a sustainable business model?
Module 6 · 5 Hours to complete
Capstone project
Module 7 · 5 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Payment options
Financial Aid
Instructors
Leading Expert in Restoration Ecology at the Agricultural University of Iceland
Asa L. Aradottir is a Professor at the Agricultural University of Iceland, specializing in Restoration Ecology and related fields. From 1998 to 2006, she led the research division of the Icelandic Soil Conservation Service and served as a senior research scientist at the Iceland Forest Research Station from 1990 to 1998. Asa earned her Ph.D. in Range Science from Texas A&M University in 1991, an M.Sc. in Biology from Montana State University in 1984, and a B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Iceland in 1981. She is an active member of the UN University Land Restoration Training Programme, contributing as a core teacher and studies committee member. Her research focuses on the restoration of severely degraded land, woodland restoration, and the impact of restoration efforts on ecological succession and ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration. Asa has been involved in numerous national and international research projects and networks, currently serving on the Board of Directors for the European chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration.
Associate Professor corporate sustainability
Dr. Steve Kennedy, serving as Associate Professor of Corporate Sustainability at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in the Netherlands, focuses his research on the implementation of corporate sustainability strategies in successful innovation and the development of sustainable business models prepared for future challenges, with his scholarly work appearing in prestigious peer-reviewed publications including the Journal of Management Studies, Long Range Planning, and Journal of Cleaner Production, while also holding leadership positions as the Scientific Director of the Centre for Eco-Transformation and Academic Director of the MSc Global Business & Sustainability program.
Testimonials
Testimonials and success stories are a testament to the quality of this program and its impact on your career and learning journey. Be the first to help others make an informed decision by sharing your review of the course.
4.6 course rating
90 ratings
Frequently asked questions
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about this course. We aim to provide clear and concise answers to help you better understand the course content, structure, and any other relevant information. If you have any additional questions or if your question is not listed here, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for further assistance.