Course Topics

The course is organized into 4 modules. Each module consists of 2-4 topics and each topic typically consists of ... .

Module 0: Course Introduction

Topic 0.1: About the Course

Topic 0.2: Navigating a VR Tour

Module 1: Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Services

Topic 1.1: Sustainability: sustainable use and sustainable development

Topic 1.2: Ecosystem services and its link with sustainability

Module 2: Forest Ecosystem Services

Topic 2.1: Types of Forest Ecosystem Services

Topic 2.2: Values of Forest Ecosystem Services

Topic 2.3: Interactions and Tradeoffs among Forest Ecosystem Services and other assets

Topic 2.4: Contribution of Ecosystem Services to Well-being and Livelihood

Module 3: Community Livelihoods

Topic 3.1: Types of forest-based community livelihoods

Topic 3.2: Forest community livelihood arrangements, access and benefits

Topic 3.3: Enhancing livelihood benefits through ecosystem services approach

Module 4: Forest Ecosystem Services Management

Topic 4.1: Integrated approaches to forest ecosystem management

Topic 4.2: Market, government and human values

Topic 4.3: Application of Ecosystem Services Management