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Cities in the Anthropocene: Sustainability and Urban Ecology

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Course: Cities in the Anthropocene: Sustainability and Urban Ecology It offers you a unique opportunity to delve into the study of human impact on Earth, with a focus on the Anthropocene and global change. As cities grow, it is crucial to understand urban ecology and the importance of green spaces in creating more sustainable environments. You will learn to assess ecosystem services and their role in decision-making, as well as how to implement nature-based solutions and multifunctional strategies. This field is booming, with growing demand for professionals trained in urban sustainability. This course, with its innovative approach and flexible online format, It prepares you to be part of the shift toward more resilient and environmentally conscious cities. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the skills needed to tackle today's urban challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Objectives

– Understand the impact of the Anthropocene on global change.

– Identify the challenges facing urban ecology today.

– Analyze the importance of urban green spaces.

– Take ecosystem services into account in decision-making.

– Explore nature-based solutions for sustainable cities.

– Develop multifunctional strategies to improve urban sustainability.

– Apply sustainability concepts in an urban context.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. THE ANTHROPOCENE AND GLOBAL CHANGE The Anthropocene and Global Change The Great Acceleration Land-Use Changes and Biodiversity Loss A Hyperconnected Planet Climate Change and Cities in the Anthropocene TEACHING UNIT 2. URBAN ECOLOGY AND URBAN GREEN SPACES The City as an Ecosystem Green Spaces and Urban Green Infrastructure The City within the Larger Territory Protected Natural Areas in Urban Settings Ecological and Socioecological Connectivity TEACHING UNIT 3. ECOSYSTEM SERVICES FOR DECISION-MAKING Ecosystem services for decision-making Fundamental ecological concepts related to ecosystem services Methodologies for assessing ecosystem services (I) Methodologies for Assessing Ecosystem Services (II) Quantifying the Demand for Ecosystem Services TEACHING UNIT 4. NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL STRATEGIES Fundamental Concepts in Nature-Based Solutions Ecological Restoration and Renaturalization Strategies Nature in Cities Multifunctional Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation Circular Economy in Cities
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