- Editing Trainer: Grace Kim
In the NCS Foundations Course, you will be introduced to the basics of Natural Climate Solutions, the various NCS pathways, the process of analyzing the potential benefits of NCS, and how NCS applies to policy, strategy, and implementation. This course consists of 4 modules:
- Introduction to Natural Climate Solutions
- The NCS Handbook
- Co-Benefits of NCS
- Equitable NCS
Important Notes: Upon completion of all modules in this course, you will receive the NCS Foundational Course Certificate. You will receive an email once the last two modules are available.
Support Contact: Pathanchali Premachandra
Duration: 4 hrs (each module is approximately 1 hr.)
- Editing Trainer: Grace Kim
In this course you will learn the basics of carbon accounting for Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) projects, including estimating carbon mitigation potential, developing NCS projects, and offset projects for the voluntary carbon market.
The modules will cover foundational topics such as the broader context and generalized accounting principles for NCS projects (including voluntary carbon projects), basics of carbon project management, and deeper dives into NCS-specific pathways.
Duration: 4 hours
Prerequisites: You must complete Natural Climate Solutions Foundations before taking this course.
- Editing Trainer: Pathanchali Premachandra
Communication is essential for turning Natural Climate Solution (NCS) science into real conservation impact. In this self-paced online course, you will learn how to communicate your NCS work effectively. You’ll learn how to clearly explain NCS principles, engage diverse audiences, and inspire action. This course provides practical tools, real-world examples, and hands-on activities to help you tell your own NCS story.
Duration: 1 hour
Prerequisites: Natural Climate Solutions Foundations
Duration: 1 hour
Prerequisites: You must complete Natural Climate Solutions Foundations before taking this course.
- Editing Trainer: Tracy Elliott