Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Terrestrial Ecosystems
- 1.1 Welcome to the Course
- 1.2 Introduction to SDG 15
- 1.3 Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems
- 1.4 Social and Economic Importance of Terrestrial Ecosystems
- 1.5 Human Dimension of Ecosystem Protection and Management
- 1.6 The Savanna Grasslands
Module 2: The Challenges Facing Terrestrial Ecosystems
- 2.1 Ecosystem Degradation
- 2.2 Ecosystem Conversion
- 2.3 Biodiversity Loss
- 2.4 Thresholds and Tipping Points
- 2.5 Fragmentation and Landscape Management
Module 3: Terrestrial Ecosystem Valuation
- 3.1 Valuing ecosystems services
- 3.2 Payment for environmental services
- 3.3 The Cost of Inaction
- 3.4 Forest certification
Module 4: Management Systems for Terrestrial Ecosystems
- 4.1 Protected Area Management I
- 4.2 Protected Area Management II
- 4.3 Agroforestry Systems
- 4.4 Sustainable Forest Management
- 4.5 Cross-sectoral Issues: The Case of Small-scale Gold Mining
Module 5: Designing Sustainable Ecosystem Programs
- 5.1 From Strategy to Action
- 5.2 Designing for Complex Landscapes
- 5.3 Designing Participatory Methods
- 5.4 Designing Sustainable Institutions: The case of the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation
- 5.5 The Amazon Rainforest: The Bolsa Floresta Program
Module 6: Public Policies, Programs and Projects: Evaluation and Assessment
- 6.1 The Holistic Design of Public Policies for SDG 15
- 6.2 Evaluation of Public Policies for SDG 15
- 6.3 Evaluation of projects and programs related to SDG15
- 6.4 Evaluation of international policies related to SDG15
Module 7: Enabling Institutional Environments for SDG 15
- 7.1 Partnerships for Implementing SDG15
- 7.2 Integrating SDG15 into Local, National and Development Strategies
- 7.3 Enabling Environments for SDG15: The Case of Bhutan
- 7.4 Financial Resources for Achieving SDG15
- 7.5 Technology: Latin American and Caribbean Regional Case Study
- 7.6 How SDG15 Links with Other SDGs
- 7.7 Putting this Course into Action