This program cluster develops professional capacities to design, implement, and evaluate Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation, biodiversity restoration, and sustainable livelihoods. It integrates ecosystem services, policy frameworks, and sustainable infrastructure, aligning with SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030). Learners will explore how NbS can mitigate climate risks, restore degraded ecosystems, and promote green and blue economies through innovative and inclusive policy action.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
(Fundamentals of ecosystem-based adaptation and NbS policy approaches)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Introduction to Nature-Based Solutions | 1 Week | Online | Understand the concept, scope, and global frameworks of NbS | NbS literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Environment & planning |
| Ecosystem Services and Sustainability | 1 Week | Online | Identify ecosystem services and valuation principles | Ecological literacy | Assignment | ₹2,500 / $30 | Environmental economics |
| Climate Adaptation through NbS | 1 Week | Online | Learn ecosystem-based adaptation models | Adaptation design | Case study | ₹2,500 / $30 | Climate resilience |
| Forest and Wetland Restoration Practices | 1 Week | Online | Understand restoration methods and biodiversity benefits | Ecological management | Project | ₹2,500 / $30 | Forestry & conservation |
| Policy Frameworks for NbS and Restoration | 1 Week | Online | Examine global and national policies promoting NbS | Policy literacy | Quiz | ₹2,500 / $30 | Policy & governance |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
(Applied learning linking ecosystem restoration with climate policy and sustainability goals)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Designing and Implementing NbS Projects | 2 Weeks | Online | Learn project planning and stakeholder engagement methods | Project management | Capstone | ₹4,500 / $55 | Sustainability management |
| Urban Ecosystem Restoration and Green Spaces | 2 Weeks | Online | Integrate NbS into urban systems | Green infrastructure | Case study | ₹4,500 / $55 | Urban planning |
| River Basin and Wetland Restoration | 2 Weeks | Online | Apply integrated watershed and wetland restoration models | Ecosystem management | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Water & environment |
| Community-Based Ecosystem Restoration | 2 Weeks | Online | Empower local communities in restoration projects | Participatory management | Report | ₹4,500 / $55 | Development & policy |
| Biodiversity and Carbon Sequestration through NbS | 2 Weeks | Online | Quantify biodiversity and carbon benefits | Data analysis | Project | ₹4,500 / $55 | Climate & ecology |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
(Professional integration of NbS in climate, policy, and development planning)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Ecosystem Restoration Planning and Practice | 1 Month | Online | Develop integrated ecosystem restoration strategies | Restoration planning | Capstone | ₹7,000 / $85 | Environmental policy |
| NbS for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure | 1 Month | Online | Apply NbS for flood control, heat reduction, and urban cooling | Systems design | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Infrastructure & climate |
| Policy and Financing Mechanisms for NbS | 1 Month | Online | Explore green finance, PPPs, and policy frameworks | Financial analysis | Report | ₹7,000 / $85 | Green finance |
| Integrated Landscape Management | 1 Month | Online | Design multi-sectoral landscape management strategies | Spatial planning | Project | ₹7,000 / $85 | Agriculture & forestry |
| Monitoring and Evaluation of NbS Projects | 1 Month | Online | Develop tools and indicators for project assessment | Data monitoring | Assignment | ₹7,000 / $85 | Evaluation & planning |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
(Advanced integration of NbS into policy, business, and sustainable systems)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced NbS for Climate Adaptation | 3 Months | Online | Develop large-scale NbS programs | Strategic design | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Climate & planning |
| Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Policy | 3 Months | Online | Formulate restoration policies aligned with SDGs | Policy leadership | Dissertation | ₹15,000 / $175 | Governance & biodiversity |
| Nature-Based Urban Planning | 3 Months | Online | Integrate NbS in urban and regional planning | Spatial design | Capstone | ₹15,000 / $175 | Urban management |
| Blue-Green Infrastructure Planning | 3 Months | Online | Manage hydrological and green systems jointly | Infrastructure integration | Report | ₹15,000 / $175 | Water & urban systems |
| Business Models for NbS and Green Entrepreneurship | 3 Months | Online | Design sustainable business and funding models | Innovation & finance | Project | ₹15,000 / $175 | Green economy |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
(Leadership and innovation for NbS-driven sustainability transformation)
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Nature-Based Solutions and Ecosystem Restoration | 6 Months | Online | Lead NbS programs and ecosystem restoration initiatives | Strategic planning | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Environment & policy |
| Diploma in Climate-Resilient Ecosystem Management | 6 Months | Online | Design adaptive systems integrating ecology and climate science | Systems thinking | Project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Climate & development |
| Diploma in Blue-Green Infrastructure and Water Resilience | 6 Months | Online | Implement NbS for urban water and stormwater management | Engineering design | Capstone | ₹30,000 / $350 | Urban & water systems |
| Diploma in NbS Policy, Finance, and Implementation | 6 Months | Online | Develop NbS policy frameworks and investment models | Policy & finance | Dissertation | ₹30,000 / $350 | Green finance |
| Diploma in Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Governance | 6 Months | Online | Build governance and institutional frameworks for restoration | Leadership & governance | Research project | ₹30,000 / $350 | Policy & sustainability |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Promotes eco-centric solutions for sustainable development
- Integrates climate adaptation, biodiversity restoration, and NbS financing
- Strengthens capacity for green and blue economy transformation
- Aligns STRATI with UNESCO, UNEP, and UNFCCC sustainability frameworks
- Ideal for graduates, public servants, researchers, policy practitioners, and NGO leaders
- STRATI-certified and aligned with international governance training standards
- Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships
- Placement and research collaboration opportunities