Training Course on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Project Design and Evaluation
Master Training Course Ecosystem-based with expert training. 10 Days course with certification. Comprehensive training program. Online & in-person. Enroll now!
Water, Climate Change & Environmental Management10 DaysCertificate Included
Duration
10 Days
Mode
Online & Physical
Certificate
Included
Language
English
Course Overview
This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, and evaluate Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) projects that enhance climate resilience while conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services. It covers the scientific, socio-economic, and policy dimensions of EbA, integrating climate risk assessment, ecosystem valuation, participatory planning, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Participants will engage in case studies, field exercises, and project simulations to develop actionable adaptation strategies that are socially inclusive, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable.
Secure enrollment • Professional certificate included
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles and frameworks of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA).
Identify climate risks and vulnerabilities in ecosystems and communities.
Apply participatory methods for EbA project design and stakeholder engagement.
Integrate ecological, social, and economic criteria into project planning.
Design monitoring, evaluation, and adaptive management strategies for EbA projects.
Develop funding proposals and policy briefs to support EbA initiatives.
Course Content
Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Ecosystem-based Adaptation
Definition, rationale, and benefits of EbA
Global and regional frameworks and guidelines (CBD, UNFCCC, IUCN)
Linking ecosystem services, climate resilience, and community livelihoods
Case studies: successful EbA interventions
Participatory approaches in EbA design
Module 2: Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment for EbA
Identifying exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity
Tools and methods for ecosystem vulnerability assessment
Climate projections and scenario analysis
Prioritizing adaptation actions based on risk assessment
Practical exercise: vulnerability mapping
Module 3: Participatory Project Design and Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder identification and engagement strategies
Participatory planning and co-design of adaptation measures
Gender, equity, and social inclusion considerations
Conflict resolution and consensus-building techniques
Group exercise: designing a community-based EbA intervention
Module 4: Ecosystem Services Valuation and Integration
Understanding provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services
Economic and non-economic valuation methods
Integrating ecosystem services into project planning
Trade-offs and synergies among ecosystem services
Case studies: cost-benefit analysis of EbA measures
Module 5: Technical Approaches for EbA Implementation
Nature-based solutions for water, soil, and biodiversity management
Restoration, conservation, and green infrastructure approaches
Climate-smart agricultural practices and forest landscape restoration
Site-specific adaptation measures for different ecosystems
Field visits: practical implementation examples
Module 6: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptive Management
Setting objectives and indicators for EbA projects
Monitoring ecological, social, and economic outcomes
Adaptive management frameworks and iterative learning
Data collection, analysis, and reporting
Group exercise: developing an M&E plan for an EbA project
Module 7: Policy, Governance, and Institutional Frameworks
National and local policies supporting EbA
Institutional arrangements and cross-sectoral coordination
Mainstreaming EbA into development planning
Policy advocacy and scaling up adaptation interventions
Case examples of institutional integration
Module 8: Financing and Resource Mobilization for EbA Projects
Sources of finance: national, multilateral, and private sector
Proposal development and funding strategies
Costing of EbA interventions and financial planning
Public-private partnerships and green finance instruments
Group exercise: drafting a project concept note
Module 9: Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Regional and global EbA project examples
Challenges and success factors in implementation
Knowledge exchange and peer learning
Tools for documenting and sharing lessons
Simulation exercise: replicating best practices
Module 10: Action Planning and Course Synthesis
Integrating knowledge into actionable EbA strategies
Developing participant project proposals
Peer review and group presentations
Synthesis of course outcomes and recommendations
Certification and next steps for professional application
Who Should Attend
The course is designed for climate adaptation specialists, environmental planners, conservation biologists, project managers, policy makers, ecosystem service analysts, NGO practitioners, researchers, natural resource managers, and community development officers involved in climate resilience and ecosystem-based adaptation initiatives.
