Nature-based solutions for coastal resilience (LC-25-3-133)


Description
Coastal Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) offer innovative and sustainable ways to enhance resilience against erosion, flooding, and storm surges. However, what works in one location may not be effective in another, making well-informed design and assessment crucial to success. This course provides early-stage practitioners, designers, assessors, and councils with the knowledge and tools to implement NBS effectively while managing associated risks.

This three-session online course explores the fundamentals of coastal NBS, covering key processes, benefits, design considerations, and risk assessment. Participants will gain practical insights into the use of mangroves, reefs, seawalls, wood, and rock structures to reduce wave energy and protect shorelines. Real-world case studies will highlight best practices, common challenges, and regulatory requirements.

This course builds on the introductory webinar linked in the description below
Content
  • pre-course
  • Introduction
  • Preparation
  • Pre-Course Survey
  • Discussion board
  • Part 1
  • 01 - Course Introduction
  • 02 - Benefits and Growing use of NBS globally
  • 03 - Coastal NBS Solutions
  • 04 - Engineering Requirements
  • 05 - Coastal Processes
  • 06 - Design Considersations | Homework Session Wrapup
  • Part 1 Homework | Upload local case study
  • Part 1 Survey
  • part 2
  • 07 - Recap Session 1|Engineering requirements | Coastal Processes, Calcs & Tools
  • 08 - Case study discussion from Part 1
  • 09 - Session 2 | Wave height dissipation | Beach nourishment | Mangroves
  • 10 - Russel Island case study | Nourishment with Dutch design method
  • 11 - Part 2 Homework | Design a beach nourishment campaign
  • 12 - Q&A and wrapup
  • Part 2 Resources
  • Part 2 Homework | Beach nourishment campaign & calculations
  • Part 2 Survey
  • part 3
  • Session 3 join link Thursday | 29 May - 1-3pm Sydney Time
  • Part 3 Resources
  • Part 3 Homework
  • post course
  • Final Feedback Survey (complete to receive certificate)
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Introduction, Preparation, Pre-Course Survey, Part 1 Survey, Part 2 Survey, Session 3 join link Thursday | 29 May - 1-3pm Sydney Time, Final Feedback Survey (complete to receive certificate)"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever