What is the course about?
Developed as part of the ResAlliance Project, this free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) brings you the latest knowledge on how climate hazards (wildfires, droughts, desertification, floods and pests) are impacting the Mediterranean region and explores cutting-edge solutions for the agriculture and forestry sectors in four thematic areas: technology, finance, management and governance. With lessons delivered by experts from Europe’s leading institutions and real-world case studies from Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece,Tunisia and Cyprus, this course is your opportunity to deepen your understanding and take action for a more resilient future.
Who is it for?
Whether you’re a professional in forestry or agriculture, a student, a policymaker, or simply someone passionate about environmental resilience, this course equips you with the tools and insights to understand and address the impacts of climate change. You’ll explore practical solutions at various scales to improve territorial resilience, particularly in the forestry and agricultural sectors. Discover what is being done in different contexts, build a network of practitioners and experts, and engage in discussions to share and explore effective solutions for combating climate-related challenges. make a real difference.
Why Enroll in this course?
- Up-to-date knowledge: Gain insights into the latest climate resilience techniques and solutions tailored to Mediterranean forestry and agriculture.
- Learn from experts: Access lessons from top researchers representing 16 renowned European institutions.
- Practical application: Explore case studies and on-the-ground solutions from Mediterranean countries.
- Flexible learning: Enjoy online, on-demand access to all video lessons.
- Completely free: Empower your knowledge without any costs.
The course will be available in six languages (english, spanish, greek, italian, french and portuguese) starting on February 2025. you will receive a reminder when the course begins after subscribing to landnet.
What to expect
Gathering experiences and expertise from the ResAlliance community,
this course will give you access to on demand video lessons, structured as follows:
The course begins with a general overview of climate change and the hazards affecting the Mediterranean region.
Each thematic line is divided into three engaging sections:
- Experts’ Insights
Explore how climate hazards impact forestry and agriculture and how these phenomena threaten landscapes, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Through lessons from top European researchers, you will gain a deep understanding of these issues while learning to analyze sectoral vulnerabilities for a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by climate change - Resilient Voices
Discover the challenges posed by climate hazards and innovative solutions for the agriculture and forestry sectors implemented in Spain, Italy, Portugal,Tunisia, Greece, and Cyprus. - Voices from the Field
Watch inspiring on-field case studies showcasing successful practices and strategies for building resilience in the agriculture and forestry sectors in the sector..
How to Enroll in the Course
Participating in the course is simple and free! All you need to do is subscribe to LandNet, our Mediterranean alliance dedicated to landscape resilience in forestry and agriculture. Subscribing to the LandNet grants you immediate access to the MOOC, our Resilience Forum, as well as connection to a vibrant network dedicated to making Mediterranean landscapes more resilient.
Start your journey today! Subscribe to LandNet and enroll in the course to make a difference for the future of forestry and agriculture.
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