Nature-based Solutions - Governance and Management
Course description
The course provides an in-depth exploration of NBS, with a focus on the role of NBS in transformative change within the eon text of climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable development. A theoretical perspective will be coupled with applied approaches related to governance and management of NBS.
The course is designed for PhD students from diverse disciplines and offers hands-on experiences, critical insights, and valuable opportunities to contribute to the discourse of NBS governance and management through theoretical and methodological research, with the intention of reducing the gap between theory and practice.
Course facts
P000169, Nature-based Solutions - Governance and Management, 5.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: FUN-LTV, 2025-12-05
Valid from : First half-year 2027 (2027-01-01)
Level
Third cycle
Subject
Landscape Architecture
Grading Scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
To apply, the following should be submitted for the assessment of relevance: The candidate's name and contact information.
PhD start date, title of the research project, name of supervisor(s), and borne instit uti on.
A statement of interest with motivation for participating in this course.
A one-page description of their PhD project, emphasizing the relation to NBS I landscape governance and management.
Objectives
The course will consist of lectures given by the course team, two field trips and discussion forums. Much time will be dedicated time to reflect and discuss.
Overall, the four days on site are divided into a) Nature-based Solutions (NBS) theoretical foundations, NBS approaches, c) NBS governance and management and d) NBS as a part of transformative change.
Content
After the course students will be able to:
• ldentify and apply key theories
Define and describe the concept of NBS, and to apply relevant landscape governance and management theories to NBS within spatial, organizational and academic contexts.
• Critically evaluate and justify research methods
Reflectively chose, describe and argue for research methods for the study of NBS in relation to governance abnd management.
• Contextualise and analyse their own research
Discuss their own research projects in relation to the NBS scientific knowledge field, theoretically and methodologically, as well as in relation to NBS governance and management specifically.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
After the course, students will develop and hand in the final assignment. The assignment will consist of two parts: (i) an intemal parton own reflections and (ii) an externa! part presenting your own research and your key learning from the course. Length: 2,000-3,000 words (excluding references) Assessment Criteria:<br> Depth of Engagement: Demonstrates a solid understanding of theoretical and empirical literature relevant to the topic. Critical Thinking: Shows originality and analytical rigor in discussing key issues. Clarity and Coherence: Maintains a well-structured and logically developed argument. Use of Sources: Appropriately integrates and cites the course literature. Academic Writing Quality: Exhibits clear, concise, and professional writing. Ability to Articulate your project in relation to NBS governance and management in short. The assessment will be 'passed' or 'not passed'.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management
Supplementary information
Other Information
This course is organised under the SPIRA Research School, in collaboration between the two LTV departments:
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management and Department of People and Society
with
Department of Ecoscience, Aarhus University, Denmark