Nature-based Solutions (NbS)—including reforestation, wetlands restoration, regenerative agriculture, coastal ecosystems protection, and blue-carbon systems—are emerging as powerful tools for climate mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development. Biodiversity finance enables the preservation and restoration of ecosystems by leveraging innovative market instruments such as conservation credits, blue-carbon credits, blended finance, and biodiversity-linked bonds. This domain equips learners to design, evaluate, finance, and scale NbS initiatives—using ecological science, carbon methodologies, MRV, community engagement, green finance instruments, and policy frameworks. Learners gain interdisciplinary exposure spanning ecosystem valuation, carbon-biodiversity linkages, financing models, nature-positive supply chains, and global compliance/voluntary markets.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Nature-based Solutions (NbS) | 1 Week | Online | NbS concepts; climate-biodiversity linkages | NbS literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Climate + Development |
| Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services Basics | 1 Week | Online | Concepts; valuation approaches | Ecology + valuation literacy | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Conservation + Policy |
| Introduction to Biodiversity Finance | 1 Week | Online | Finance types; mechanisms; stakeholders | Finance literacy | Mini Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Finance + ESG |
| Carbon & Biodiversity Co-benefits | 1 Week | Online | MRV; co-benefit quantification | Assessment + mapping | Case-based | ₹2,000 / $25 | ESG + Carbon |
| NbS Policy & Standards Overview | 1 Week | Online | Regulations; IUCN standards; safeguards | Policy interpretation | MCQ + Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Govt + Development |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing Effective NbS Projects | 2 Weeks | Online | Project typologies; lifecycle; safeguards | NbS project design | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Climate + Development |
| Valuation of Biodiversity & Ecosystems | 2 Weeks | Online | TEV; natural capital accounting; modelling | Valuation + modelling | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | ESG + Finance |
| NbS MRV & Impact Assessment | 2 Weeks | Online | MRV protocols; biodiversity KPIs; tools | MRV + metrics | Case-based | ₹3,500 / $40 | Carbon + ESG |
| Community-Led Conservation & Livelihoods | 2 Weeks | Online | FPIC; co-benefits; engagement models | Social inclusion + dialogue | Assignment | ₹3,500 / $40 | Dev + CSR |
| Biodiversity Finance: Models & Instruments | 2 Weeks | Online | Credits; bonds; blended finance; PPPs | Finance structuring | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | Finance + Policy |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| NbS Project Structuring & Implementation | 1 Month | Online | Baselines; planning; timelines; enabling frameworks | Project design + delivery | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Climate + Development |
| Advanced Biodiversity Accounting & Valuation | 1 Month | Online | TEV; natural capital; modelling; indicators | Advanced valuation | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | ESG + Finance |
| NbS MRV, Carbon Credits & Co-benefits | 1 Month | Online | Baselines; protocols; crediting; co-benefit assessments | MRV + carbon accounting | Assignment | ₹6,000 / $70 | Carbon + ESG |
| Nature-Positive Supply Chains & Procurement | 1 Month | Online | Standards; certification; traceability | Sustainable procurement | Case Study | ₹6,000 / $70 | Trade + Manufacturing |
| Biodiversity Finance Markets & Project Funding | 1 Month | Online | Capital models; risk; blended finance; PE/VC | Financing & deal structuring | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Finance + Development |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced NbS Design, Implementation & Scale-up | 3 Months | Online | Advanced planning; scaling models; co-delivery | NbS + project management | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Climate + Dev |
| MRV & Digital Platforms for NbS & Biodiversity | 3 Months | Online | MRV architecture; remote sensing; digital apps | MRV + geospatial | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Carbon + Data |
| Biodiversity Finance & Investment Strategy | 3 Months | Online | Project finance; risk; blended capital; instruments | Investment structuring | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Finance + ESG |
| Natural Capital Accounting & ESG Reporting | 3 Months | Online | Accounting protocols; disclosure; reporting frameworks | NCA + reporting | Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | Corporate + Gov |
| NbS + Community Partnerships & Policy Advocacy | 3 Months | Online | FPIC; governance; multi-stakeholder platforms | Policy + engagement | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Development + CSR |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Nature-based Solutions & Climate Resilience | 6 Months | Online | NbS planning; adaptation; monitoring; scaling models | NbS + resilience planning | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Climate + Development |
| Diploma in Biodiversity Finance & Market Instruments | 6 Months | Online | Financing; markets; bonds; credits; risk | Biodiversity finance | Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Finance + ESG |
| Diploma in NbS MRV, Credits & Digital Reporting | 6 Months | Online | MRV; verification; platforms; VCM compliance | MRV + carbon method | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Carbon + ESG |
| Diploma in Natural Capital Accounting & Data Systems | 6 Months | Online | NCA; modelling; databases; disclosure | Data + accounting | Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | Corporate + Gov |
| Diploma in Community-Led Conservation & Policy Design | 6 Months | Online | FPIC; community partnerships; livelihood integration | Policy + governance | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | CSR + Government |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Biodiversity valuation + natural capital methods
- NbS MRV + carbon crediting exposure
- Community-inclusive methodologies
- Geospatial + digital platforms for monitoring
- Capstone projects for advanced courses
- STRATI certification + clear progression pathway