A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration

This module introduces the course, covering landscape degradation, the role of business in landscape management and restoration, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the 4 returns framework for landscape restoration.

This module covers how to recognize healthy landscapes from degraded ones, types of interventions needed to recover degraded ecosystems, and the natural processes of land essential for landscape restoration decisions.

This module focuses on economic valuation methods for landscapes and ecosystem services, cost-benefit analysis for landscape restoration, and the business case for sustainability in land management.

This module introduces the 4 returns approach to landscape restoration projects, showcasing real-life examples from South Africa, Spain, Australia, and The Netherlands. It covers project phases, stakeholder involvement, and necessary skills for restoration projects.

This module explores the concept of wicked problems, why landscape degradation is considered one, and how partnerships can be used as a tool to address such complex issues. It covers building effective partnerships and strategic partnership portfolio management.

This module introduces tools for designing sustainable business models, including the business model canvas, public-private partnership canvas, and sustainable business model innovation process. It covers identifying, designing, and implementing sustainable value creation.

This module is a capstone project where learners apply the knowledge and methods from the course to a real-life restoration project in Southern Spain. It involves analyzing the case, developing a solution, and peer reviewing other students' work.