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Trigger Change! Innovative Sustainable Agriculture Solutions for Land Restoration: A Comprehensive Resource for Educators
This newly developed course is designed to support university professors and instructors worldwide in fostering sustainable agriculture and land restoration practices. Created over six months by a global team of educators and experts, it aligns with the G20 Leaders’ Declaration of November 2020, which aims to combat land degradation and conserve terrestrial habitats.
Target Audience
Released in April 2024, the course is tailored for university students and participants in agricultural programs globally. It equips the next generation of land restorers and ecopreneurs with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable development.
Key Features
Course Structure:
The course includes five comprehensive modules, totaling 48 hours of in-class instruction, focusing on sustainable agriculture and land restoration innovations.
Interactive Learning:
Students engage through case studies, discussions, exercises, and assignments, moving beyond traditional lectures for a hands-on learning experience.
Flexible Implementation:
Educators can use the entire course or select modules to integrate into their curriculum, adapting the materials to suit their specific teaching goals.
Course Modules
Land, Landscapes, and Society
Explore core concepts of land restoration, historical perspectives, and best practices in addressing land degradation.
Agricultural Approaches to Sustainable Land Management (SLM)
Understand the role of SLM in sustainable agriculture and its contributions to land restoration.
Tools and Technologies for Land Restoration Assessment and Monitoring
Dive into tools, technologies, and data-driven approaches for evaluating and monitoring sustainable agricultural practices.
Decision-Making Tools and Enabling Factors for Land Restoration
Learn how to apply economic, environmental, and social analysis tools to enable informed decision-making for restoration projects.
Catalysts for Innovation and Start-Ups
Gain insights into designing business plans for innovative start-ups, from farm-level solutions to landscape-scale initiatives.
Educator Resources
As a faculty member, you’ll receive:
48 hours of transdisciplinary lecture materials in PowerPoint format.
A 100-page course manual with lecture notes and interactive teaching suggestions.
10 global case studies in PowerPoint format.
Additional reading materials and links to relevant videos.
Empower your students to be changemakers in the field of sustainable agriculture and land restoration with this transformative course.