The Course: Cities in the Anthropocene: Sustainability and Urban Ecology It offers you a unique opportunity to delve into the study of human impact on the Earth, focusing on the Anthropocene and global change. As cities grow, it is crucial to understand urban ecology and the importance of green spaces in creating more sustainable environments. You will learn to assess ecosystem services and their role in decision-making, as well as how to implement nature-based solutions and multifunctional strategies. This sector is booming, with growing demand for professionals trained in urban sustainability. This course, with its innovative approach and flexible online format, It prepares you to be part of the shift towards more resilient and environmentally conscious cities. By the end of the course, you will have the skills you need to tackle today’s urban challenges and help build a more sustainable future.
Cities in the Anthropocene: Sustainability and Urban Ecology
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the impact of the Anthropocene on global change.
- To identify the challenges facing urban ecology today.
- To analyse the importance of urban green spaces.
- To take ecosystem services into account in decision-making.
- To explore nature-based solutions for sustainable cities.
- To develop cross-functional strategies to improve urban sustainability.
- Apply sustainability concepts in an urban context.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE ANTHROPOCENE AND GLOBAL CHANGE
The Anthropocene and global change
The Great Acceleration
Land-use changes and biodiversity loss
A hyperconnected planet
Climate change and cities in the Anthropocene
TEACHING UNIT 2. URBAN ECOLOGY AND URBAN GREEN SPACES
The city as an ecosystem
Green spaces and urban green infrastructure
The city within the territory
Protected natural areas in urban settings
Ecological and socio-ecological connectivity
TEACHING UNIT 3. ECOSYSTEM SERVICES FOR DECISION-MAKING
Ecosystem services for decision-making
Key concepts in ecology relating to ecosystem services
Methodologies for assessing ecosystem services (I)
Methodologies for assessing ecosystem services (II)
Quantifying the demand for ecosystem services
TEACHING UNIT 4. NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Key concepts in nature-based solutions
Ecological restoration and renaturalisation strategies
Nature in cities
Multifunctional strategies for adapting to climate change
The circular economy in cities
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