Embark on a transformative journey to address the critical challenge of land degradation and restoration with the "Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration" course. This comprehensive 8-week MOOC, offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam, delves into the potential of business model innovation for large-scale landscape restoration, bridging the gap between ecology and economy.
Throughout the course, learners will gain an in-depth understanding of sustainable landscape restoration, with a focus on designing innovative business models that emphasize the return of natural capital, social capital, inspiration, and financial capital. Empowered by real-life cases of landscape restoration in Spain, Iceland, and Portugal, participants will advance through essential stages, from vision formulation to assessment and monitoring, culminating in reflection and iteration.
Join this impactful course to make a meaningful contribution to preventing, halting, and reversing the degradation of ecosystems, aligning with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to drive positive change and address the critical issue of land degradation.
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Embark on an 8-week journey of discovery and innovation, exploring the potential of business model innovation for large-scale landscape restoration. From vision formulation to reflection and iteration, this course equips you to design innovative business models and contribute to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
Module 1: Vision Formulation
This module lays the foundation, providing an introduction to landscape restoration and sustainable business model innovation. Learners will explore real-life cases from Iceland, Spain, and Portugal, and engage in vision formulation, setting the stage for the journey ahead.
Module 2: Systems Analysis
Delve into understanding social-ecological systems and tensions, identifying factors and understanding relationships. Real-life cases from Iceland and Spain provide practical insights, while the workbook offers an extensive exploration of systems analysis.
Module 3: Stakeholder Analysis
Uncover the importance of stakeholder analysis through real-life cases in Iceland and Portugal. Gain valuable insights into engaging with stakeholders and identifying them for effective landscape restoration.
Module 4: Co-Creation and Opportunity Analysis
Explore the concept of co-innovation networks and opportunity analysis, drawing inspiration from real-life cases in Iceland and Spain. Engage with interviews and the workbook to deepen your understanding of these vital components.
Module 5: Business Model Design
Dive into sustainable business models and the triple-layered business model canvas, drawing from real-life cases in Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. Engage with interviews and the workbook to craft your innovative business model for landscape restoration.
Module 6: Solution Validation
Validate your business model design through prototyping, testing, and interviews with landscape restoration partners. Gain insights into validation and research methods, crucial for the successful implementation of your innovative business model.
Module 7: Assessment and Monitoring
Understand the 4 returns assessment and engage in assessment and monitoring in Portugal and Iceland. Dive into finance Q&A sessions and explore outcome indicators and scenario analysis, essential for the sustainability of your business model.
Module 8: Reflection and Iteration
Conclude your journey by reflecting on landscape restoration and joining the 4 returns community. Engage in the graded reflection assignment and gain insights from reports and a documentary, solidifying your understanding of this impactful course.
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