Nature-based Solutions, 2026-2027
- Date:
- 1.9.2026 - 31.5.2027
- Credits:
- 2 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Environmental and natural sciences
- Teaching format:
- Online teaching, Independent learning
- Price:
- -
This course is part of the YUFE Skills of the Future Programme.
Learning outcomes: After completing the course student will be able to:
- define what Nature-Based Solutions are and what criteria they must meet.
- recognize the significance of Nature-Based Solutions in addressing various (societal) problems.
- identify examples of Nature-Based Solutions implemented in Finland and around the globe.
- apply their knowledge to envision what Nature-Based Solutions could look like in their own local environment.
The study unit develops the following generic skills/generic competences: digitalization, ethics, internationality, sustainability and responsibility, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication.
Content: The course consists of instruction section, four study modules and feedback section. The contents of the studies in the course:
- Introduction and basics of Nature-Based Solutions
- Environmental risks mitigation with Nature-Based Solutions
- Food production and water management
- Urban and Local development with Nature-Based Solutions.
In the course, the content is examined from a multidisciplinary perspective, utilizing viewpoints from biology, forestry, social sciences, and engineering. Study modules contain videos, reading materials and exercises. Exercises include quizzes to test knowledge, information search tasks and writing tasks. All the course materials are available without passing the quizzes, but completion of the course requires passing the quizzes and doing other exercises.
Learning material: Online material, which includes videos, reading materials and different kinds of exercises.
Prerequisites: No previous knowledge is required.
Target group: For those interested in nature-based solutions, biodiversity, biology, environmental sciences, and related topics. Suitable for professionals working in research and expert roles in the field, whether in organizations, companies, or various types of associations.
Modes of study: Independent online studying 54 hours. Studying consists of videos, reading materials and exercises. Passing the course requires that all exercises are completed successfully.
Teaching methods: Online-studying independently.
Teacher: Elina Oksanen, Oskari Ylikoski
The course is available online between Sep 1st, 2026 and May 31st, 2027. More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from Peppi study guide. In their studies, open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree students.
This course is a part of an Open badge study module, Metsien monimuotoisuus osaamismerkki. Most of the other courses of the Open badge study module are taught in Finnish.
NB! Are you registering for the course through YUFE Skills of the Future Programme? Please, register to the course filling this form.
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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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