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Ecosystem services are a way of thinking about – and evaluating – the goods and services provided by nature that contribute to the well-being of humans. This MOOC will cover scientific (technical), economic, and socio-political dimensions of the concept through a mix of theory, case-studies, interviews with specialists and a serious-game. By the end of this course, our aim is to enable you to: • define the concept of ecosystem services, its principles and limitations • understand the key services associated with any ressource (e.g., fresh water) through readings and case-studies • appreciate the advantages and potential risks of monetising ecosystem services • appreciate the social dimensions (power issues, cultural biases) embedded within any method • integrate tactical advice on mainstreaming this approach into policy and standard government practices • Optional: learn how to map ecosystem services with GIS tools The session that runs May 29th- July 10th will be actively monitored by the instructors, and learners will have the opportunity to ask questions. This course was developed by instructors from the University of Geneva with the help of numerous researchers and input from the Geneva Water Hub and the Natural Capital Project. The course was financed by the University of Geneva, the Global Programme Water Initiatives of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and the Luc Hoffmann Institute. This MOOC is supported by the Geneva Water Hub and the University of Geneva along with the MOOC in « Water Resources Management and Policy » (www.coursera.org/learn/water-management) and the one in « International Water Law » (www.coursera.org/learn/droit-eau). We look forward to you joining us!...

Top reviews

SS

Jul 12, 2019

Goes into adequate depth both for someone who is new to the concept as well as for someone who has a fairly well established background of Environmental and Spatial Planning.

IS

Feb 28, 2021

That's a great course. Not only introducing the approach, but providing us with different pro and cons of the method. And it gives a lot to critical thinking on the topic. I found it really helpful

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By Cassia N

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Jan 7, 2024

Excelente curso.

By Leticia B

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Feb 15, 2022

Excellent course

By Nchong V M

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Jul 1, 2020

Fantastic course

By Jorge S V

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Jun 13, 2017

Excelent course

By Rahul K

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Apr 26, 2020

Good learning

By CLAUDIA L S J

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Apr 29, 2022

Un gran curso

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Oct 19, 2024

Курс тамаша.

By Grace A M R

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Aug 23, 2022

Muy practico

By Shiva G

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Sep 26, 2022

SO USEFULL

By Dilsha K

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Jul 27, 2020

thank a lot

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Aug 22, 2024

VERRY GOOD

By Andréia

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Nov 1, 2018

I love it!

By Angie J A

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Nov 21, 2025

Excelente

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Mar 27, 2025

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Jan 7, 2025

excellent

By Gabriel M T

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Mar 8, 2021

Excellent

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Jul 28, 2020

THANKS...

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Jul 21, 2017

excelent

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Jul 22, 2024

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Feb 17, 2025

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good

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May 8, 2021

good

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Jun 11, 2020

good

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May 14, 2020

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Jul 10, 2025

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