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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development by University of Geneva

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    About the Course

    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...
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    Top reviews

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    Sep 6, 2017

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    Great course. Awesome introduction to Ecosystem Services. Well-balanced portrayal of the many tensions and difficulties in the field. Also a great exposure to MANY experts and many diverse opinions.

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    Feb 28, 2021

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    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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    Mar 12, 2021

    a wonderful sessions by eminent speakers through video study and explained in easy way to understand. i have learn more new aspects on biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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    Jun 20, 2020

    This is my favourite course so far. It was extremely interesting. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning more about the environment and ecosystems.

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    Jan 30, 2018

    Excellent course that covers the important points of the ecosystem services approach and how it may be influencing decisions at multiple levels of government and practice.

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    By Veronica I

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    Jul 5, 2020

    Adquirí conceptos nuevos desde una perspectiva crítica. Cada uno de los módulos es contundente con muy buenos relatores. La bibliografía es muy interesante y contingente.

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    May 27, 2020

    It is a very essential course. Ecosystem services, ecological function ect and their relation.. Policy, legislation all are incule here which can developed our Knowledge.

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    By Catalina S

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    Feb 27, 2023

    A very complete and interesting course that covers some of the most important topics about the use of ecosystem services in sustainable development. Highly recommended!

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    By Andrés U S

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    Jun 24, 2023

    A real privilege to have participated in this course, so well prepared and presented by all. Many thanks to the University of Geneva and to all who made this possible.

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    By marina b

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    May 18, 2020

    Very nice course! With a very complete and critical view of ecosystem services approach and passionate lecturers.

    I really enjoyed doing it, thank you for your efforts!

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    By Hamza E

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    Feb 24, 2020

    Very good course, for all those who want to acquire a solid knowledge in sustainable development and know more about the ecosystem services until now taken for grant

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    By Livia M M

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    Jul 6, 2017

    Straight to the point, rich in debates and discussions which stimulate critical thinking! Thank you for setting up this relevant, interesting and excellent course.

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    Jul 6, 2020

    Complete course about the subject, showing as many views as possible so we can understand the complexity of the ecosystem services approach and monetization.

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    By Mauricio J M P

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    May 10, 2020

    I have worked on this field of environmental economic valuation and this course is great, well structure and demand the necessary skills, totally recommended

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    By Janos C

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    Sep 25, 2017

    I enjoyed this course and found it highly informative. Very much appreciated the well balanced and critical perspectives and insightful practical examples.

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    By RANJEET K

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    Dec 21, 2018

    A course change my outlook towards biodiversity conservation and paved way to explore innovative means for better decision making in environmental policies

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    By Lisa A

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    Jan 8, 2020

    The concepts introduced in this course will be extremely useful in my work when trying to communicate the value of ecosystem services to decision-makers.

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    By Ammar A

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    Aug 3, 2022

    Amazing course with a lot of details about this new method, I believe that it is suiutable for environmental engineers and natural resources manageres.

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    By Saleem K

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    Aug 21, 2020

    Awesome MOOC on ecosystem services, very well explained by respected instructors. I learned good amount of new things which I was alien sometimes ago.

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    By Jharison B V H

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    Jul 22, 2020

    Un excelente curso que permite conocer las potencialidades que tiene gestionar de una manera adecuada los servicios ecosistémicos. Curso recomendado.!

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    By Joshua M

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    Apr 27, 2020

    Very well put together course providing helpful instruction on the wide variety of considerations and skills within ecosystems analysis and reporting.

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    By Cristian A A S

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    Oct 13, 2021

    muy buen complemento entre tecnologías de la información y el análisis de los ecosistemas para así poder contribuir con el desarrollo sostenible

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    By Bhuvanesvari S

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    May 25, 2021

    I got a new idea about ecosystem services, economic valuation of ecosystem service, and this course helpful for my research work also. Thank you

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    By Nur E R

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    Dec 16, 2024

    The discussions of experts in the field really help to summarize the progress of the field and inform about the latest progress of the field.

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    By David H

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    May 13, 2022

    The course has the optimal balance of introducing techniques and asking deeper questions about the assumptions intrinsic in the approach.

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    By Tatiana E

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    Apr 5, 2022

    Excellent course, with several elements to understand the importance of the approach, but also to be critical of it. I recommend it 100%.

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    By Tulaci B

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    Aug 19, 2020

    Great and complete course! I have never seen anything like this here. The professors are very good and make us feel like their students.

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