Business Models for Sustainable Landscape Recovery

This module introduces the concept of landscape restoration, the role of business models in landscape restoration, and the importance of vision in sustainable business model innovation. It covers land degradation challenges and introduces three practical example cases of landscape restoration.

This module focuses on systems thinking and systems analysis. It covers how to conduct a systems analysis for landscape degradation challenges by identifying boundaries and key factors, creating a system map, constructing a central narrative, and determining points of intervention.

This module covers the concept of stakeholders and their importance in landscape restoration projects. It teaches how to conduct a stakeholder analysis for a chosen landscape degradation challenge.

This module focuses on co-innovation networks and opportunity analysis. It covers building a co-innovation network, validating current understandings, identifying opportunities to add value, and generating initial business model ideas.

This module covers sustainable business models and the triple-layered business model canvas. It applies the triple-layered business model canvas to the three case studies and guides learners to select a business idea and complete their own canvas.

This module focuses on validating business model assumptions and methods. It covers identifying key assumptions, designing tests, and actually testing them. The module guides learners to iterate or pivot their business model based on the test results.

This module covers assessment and monitoring tools such as financial analysis, the 4 Returns Model, key performance indicators, and scenario analysis. It guides learners to make a financial analysis of their business model, set KPIs, evaluate stakeholder involvement, and conduct a Scenario Analysis.

This module covers key leadership principles, the Community of Practice, and the nexus challenge of the SDGs. It guides learners to review their exercises, reflect on their learning, and forecast next actions. It also offers the opportunity to connect to a global community of practitioners.