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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Nature-Based Economy, academic year 2026-2027

Open university
Credits:
1 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Environmental and natural sciences, Business and international collaboration
Teaching format:
Independent learning, Online teaching
Price:
20 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

This course is part of the YUFE Skills of the Future Programme

Learning outcomes
Student understands:
- the connection between biodiversity and economy
- how circular economy brings nature into the functioning of the economy
- how innovations can support sustainable economy of the company
- corporate environmental responsibility and how to communicate responsibly
- the concept of the Anthropocene and its significance for the Earth
- various indicators that can be used to assess the relationship between nature and the economy
- what taking care of nature´s well-being means and what it requires

Contents
1) Nature and economy
2) Introduction to circular economy
3) Innovations bring nature into the economy
4) Corporate environmental responsibility and greenwashing
5) Anthropocene
6) Nature and economic indicators
7) Nature in forestry

Modes of study: Independent study in the DigiCampus learning environment, successful completion of online tasks. Evaluation scale: Pass/Fail. Student's independent work: 27 h.

Teaching methods: Online studies, Lecture recordings 7 pcs and online assignments.

Teacher: Juha Kinnunen

The course is available online between Seb 1st and July 30th, 2027.

This course is part of the YUFE Skills of the Future Programme.

Available for all everyone interested in the subject.

Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2026-2027.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

Right to study will cover the lessons and exams.

Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not included in the study fee. 

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English
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Registration starts:
2026-08-05 09:00
Registration ends:
2027-06-16 23:59
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More information about education

Profile picture: Sari Riikonen

Riikonen, Sari

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504668599

Sokkanen, Jasmin

Academic Affairs Coordinator

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358505214913