Training Course Period: 09-20 March 2026

Online Phase: 09-15 March 2026
Face to Face Phase: 17-20 March 2026

This hybrid training course is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). It focuses on the core principles of NbS and their practical application in addressing the dual challenges of climate change impacts and disaster risks. By exploring fundamental approaches to designing and implementing NbS, the course aims to build resilience across diverse national and regional contexts.

The specific objectives of the training are to:

• Introduce the concepts of ecosystem services and Nature-based Solutions, emphasizing their key principles and their role in enhancing resilience to climate- and disaster-related hazards.
• Familiarize participants with relevant international frameworks on Nature-based Solutions, with particular focus on the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions.
• Strengthen participants’ practical understanding of implementing NbS for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA), including approaches for mainstreaming NbS into policies, planning, and decision-making processes.

The training will be delivered using a blended modality. An initial online onboarding phase will orient participants to the course and cover the fundamental concepts required as prerequisites for effective participation. This will be followed by a four-day, in-person training program adopting a case study–based approach to address the mainstreaming and implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). During the in-person sessions, subject-matter experts will guide and mentor participants in identifying practical entry points for integrating NbS within their respective areas of work. The training course has 16 sessions, including.

Session 1: Fundamentals of disaster and climate resilience (online Self-paced learning)
Session 2: Fundamentals of Nature-based Solution (online Self-paced learning)
Session 3: The need for nature-based solutions in managing climate and disaster risk (online Self-paced learning)
Session 4: International frameworks, opportunities, and challenges around Nature-based solutions (online Self-paced learning)
Session 5: Global Standard for Nature-based solutions (Face to Face)
Session 6: NbS for Managing Landslide and Flood Risks (Face to Face)
Session 7: Valuation of NbS: Concepts. Issues and Challenges (Face to Face)
Session 8: Gender and social integration in implementing nature-based solutions (Face to Face)
Session 9: Mainstreaming NbS (Face to Face)
Session 10: Eco-DRR Project Cycle (Face to Face)
Session 11: Finance for NbS (Face to Face)
Session 12: Best practices of implementing Nature-based Solutions in urban spaces for enhancing disaster and climate resilience (Face to Face)
Session 13: Monitoring and Evaluation for NbS Projects (Face to Face)
Session 14: Policy and Institutional Frameworks for Scaling NbS (Face to Face)
Session 15: Learning from Practice: Successes and Challenges in NbS Implementation (Face to Face)
Session 16: Scaling NbS Initiatives - Opportunities and Challenges (Face to Face)

The training employs a blended learning modality, combining the flexibility of online self-study with the depth of in-person interaction. The methodology is designed to ensure participants not only learn the theory but also how to apply it in real-world scenarios.

$1,170 (without accommodation)
$1,575 [with accommodation (5 nights)]

Fees are inclusive of course materials (soft copy), cost of instructions and course certificate. For face-to-face training, fee is inclusive of morning and afternoon snacks and lunch during the course.

Interested individuals and organizations can register online at www.adpc.net/apply.

For more information about the course, you may also contact Apibarl Bunchongraksa at apibarl@adpc.net and telephone numbers +66 22980681 to 92 ext. 132.