Biodiversity, Sustainable Development and the Law Course - Express Interest

Course Dates: 6 -19 May 2024

Application Deadline: 25 April 2024, 11:59pm BST

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Are you interested in the role of law in scaling up implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity both worldwide and in your jurisdiction?

Would you benefit from developing key essentials of analytical and advocacy skills, and acquiring specialist knowledge of global biodiversity law and governance?

If so, sign up here to express interest in taking the Key Essentials: The Global Biodiversity Framework, Sustainable Development and the Law online short course this spring. After completing this Eventbrite form, which is Step 1 of the application process, you will receive a link via email for Step 2 of the application process, which is a brief, online form. If selected to participate in this course, you will also receive a full scholarship for this unique learning opportunity.

Key Essentials: The Global Biodiversity Framework, Sustainable Development and the Law

This online short course introduces learners to pressing biodiversity law and governance challenges; explores the Global Biodiversity Framework and the tools it offers for policy and law makers, including access to finance, transparency and science; identifies and analyses innovative domestic legal and policy solutions; prepares learners to strengthen the role of law and policy in monitoring and reporting; and inspires learners to advance their global careers in sustainability and justice.

This course provides eight to ten hours of total learning time, with five focused, intensive modules of instruction from leading University of Cambridge and global experts, live classroom engagements, access to leading materials and several hours of independent, self-paced work.

The course is largely self-paced and learners complete the course at their convenience between 6 - 19 May 2024.

Upon successful completion of the course, learners are eligible for a certificate from leading expert institutes of the University of Cambridge and global partners. Learners also access global sustainability careers mentorship, community of practice, networking and other benefits.

Course Modules

• Module 1: Course Introduction and Orientation
• Module 2: Nature Conservation, Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Protection
• Module 3: Sustainable Use and Management of Biodiversity, Trade of Wildlife Species and Ecosystem Valuation
• Module 4: Benefit-Sharing and Protection of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge
• Module 5: Biodiversity Finance, Capacity-Buiilding, Scientific Cooperation and Tech Transfer
• Module 6: Course Conclusion and Final Remarks

How to Apply

To apply to participate in this course, please complete the 2-step application process.

Step 1: Submit this Eventbrite form to express interest in taking this course.

Step 2: You will receive a link to a brief application form via email. Complete this application form by the deadline to apply for the course and a full scholarship valued at more than 800 GBP.

Deadline to Apply

Both Step 1 and Step 2 of the application process must be submitted no later than 25 April 2024 (Thursday), 11:59pm BST for the application to be considered.

*Please note that a separate expression of interest and application form must be submitted for each key essentials course being offered this spring that you want to apply for.