About
Introduction to Natural Capital and Environmental Markets for Advisors, Policy & Program Professionals is a practical course for people working in natural resource management, natural capital, nature repair, environmental markets (and related roles). As a foundation-level course, this course provides clear, practical, easy-to-use information you can use in your daily work.
Course topics
This course consists of eight eLearning modules. Let’s have a brief look at the content of each module:
0. Introduction
The introduction will help you to get set up in the course.
1. Introduction to Natural Capital and Environmental Markets
A foundational module where you will learn how to describe natural capital and environmental markets, how these relate to land management, the benefits of them as well as potential consequences.
2. Natural Capital Fundamentals
In this module you will examine core concepts about natural capital - natural assets, ecosystem services, environmental services, benefits and value - and how they work together, why they are needed and the role and benefits for land managers.
3. Environmental Markets Fundamentals
This module will explain how natural capital and environmental markets work together, what’s needed for a market opportunity, the different market approaches available, and you will start looking at some of the current market opportunities and learn about future and emerging opportunities.
4. Environmental Markets Design & Operation
Now you have the foundations in place, you will explore how environmental markets are designed and operated (e.g. market objectives, stakeholders, governing mechanisms), the role and value of measurement, accounting, monitoring, verification and reporting, and the range of valuation and pricing methods.
5. Identifying and Evaluating Natural Capital
In this module, you will learn ways to identify and evaluate the natural assets, ecosystem services and environmental services on a property, how to determine the benefits and value provided and who receives the benefits and value.
6. Exploring Market Options
After identifying and evaluating the natural assets, it’s time to consider which environmental market options will be right for the situation. It will help you to understand the range of options available,
7. Planning and Deciding
Following on from Module 6, this module explores other key questions and considerations that land managers need to take into account in order to make a decision about which natural capital and environmental market options to commit to.
8. Delivery and Ongoing Requirements
This module covers what happens after a land manager enters into a market arrangement or transaction and what may be expected of them when participating in natural capital and/or environmental markets.
An Australian first!
Introduction to Natural Capital and Environmental Markets for NRM Officers is the first course of its kind in Australia.
Who is this course for?
This course has been designed for people who:
- Provide advice to and support land managers and farmers with natural capital, environmental market, natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, land care and related areas.
- Develop (or assist) policy and/or legislation for natural capital, environmental market, natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, land care and related areas.
- Develop and/or administer natural capital and environmental market mechanisms.
- Develop and/or deliver programs and projects related to the above areas.
- Manage individuals and teams responsible for the above areas.
How does it work?
This is an interactive, online self-paced course that you can complete at your own pace - in your own time. But you won't be alone! You will also be part of the Natural Capital and Environmental Markets Network on LinkedIn where you can discuss and share your learning, challenges and progress.
What is included?
- Access to the online course for 12 months
- An interactive learning program that includes case studies, videos, examples, articles, activities, group discussions, resources, templates and links.
- Membership in the Introduction to Natural Capital & Environmental Markets Alumni Group on LinkedIn.
- Certificate of Completion
Cost
$324.50 (incl. GST)
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