• Source: Luiza Giannelli

Image sources: Ver de Terre Production.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course!

    2. The Current State of Soils in Europe

    3. Exercise: Navigate in the EUSO Soil Health Dashboard

    4. Soil: A Vital Resource

    5. Soil: A Heritage To Preserve

    6. Quiz on the Importance of Soil

    7. The Causes of Unhealthy Soils

    8. Quiz on the Causes of Unhealthy Soils

    9. A Soil Deal for Europe: Impacts of the EU Mission

    10. Quiz on the EU Soil Mission

    11. Nature-Based Solutions that can Improve Soil Health

    12. Quiz on Nature-Based Solutions that can Improve Soil Health

    13. References for Chapter 1

    1. Learning Outcomes - Organic Fertilisers

    2. Reflect On What You Know About Organic Fertilisers

    3. Impact of Organic Fertiliser on Soil Health

    4. Quiz on the Impact of Organic Fertilisers on Soil Health

    5. Case Study of Organic Fertiliser Improving Soil Health

    6. Specific European Policies in Favour of Organic Fertilisers

    7. Challenges and Limitations of Organic Fertilisers

    8. Quiz on Challenges and Limits of Organic Fertilisers

    9. Fictional Case Study and Questions on Organic Fertilisers

    10. Share Information About Organic Fertiliser Initiatives Near You!

    11. References for Chapter 2

    1. Learning Outcomes - Cover Crops

    2. Reflect On What You Know About Cover Crops

    3. Impact of Cover Crops on Soil Health

    4. Quiz on the Impact of Cover Crops on Soil Health

    5. Case Study of Cover Crops Improving Soil Health

    6. Specific European Policies in Favour of Cover Crops

    7. Quiz on European Policies in Favour of Cover Crops

    8. Exercise: Find the Summary of Your Country’s CAP Strategic Plan

    9. Challenges and Limitations of Cover Crops

    10. Quiz on Challenges and Limitations of Cover Crops

    11. Fictional Case Study and Questions on Cover Crops

    12. Share Information About Cover Crop Initiatives Near You!

    13. References for Chapter 3

    1. Learning Outcomes - Paludiculture

    2. Reflect On What You Know About Paludiculture

    3. Impact of Paludiculture on Soil Health

    4. Quiz on the Impact of Paludiculture on Soil Health

    5. Case Studies of Paludiculture Improving Soil Health

    6. Specific European Policies in Favour of Paludiculture

    7. Quiz on European Policies in Favour of Paludiculture

    8. Challenges and Limitations of Paludiculture

    9. Quiz on Challenges and Limits of Paludiculture

    10. Fictional Case Study and Questions on Paludiculture

    11. Share Information About Paludiculture Initiatives Near You!

    12. References for Chapter 4

    1. Learning Outcomes - Bioremediation

    2. Reflect On What You Know About Bioremediation

    3. Impact of Bioremediation on Soil Health

    4. Quiz on the Impact of Bioremediation on Soil Health

    5. Case Study of Bioremediation Improving Soil Health

    6. Specific European Policies in Favour of Bioremediation

    7. Quiz on European Policies in Favour of Bioremediation

    8. Challenges and Limitations of Bioremediation

    9. Quiz on Challenges and Limitations of Bioremediation

    10. Fictional Case Study and Questions on Bioremediation

    11. Share Information About Bioremediation Initiatives Near You!

    12. References for Chapter 5

    1. Learning Outcomes - Forest Diversification

    2. Reflect On What You Know About Forest Diversification

    3. Impact of Forest Diversification on Soil Health

    4. Quiz on the Impact of Forest Diversification on Soil Health

    5. Case Study of Forest Diversification Improving Soil Health

    6. Specific European Policies in Favour of Forest Diversification

    7. Quiz on European Policies in Favour of Forest Diversification

    8. Challenges and Limitations of Forest Diversification

    9. Quiz on Challenges and Limitations of Forest Diversification

    10. Fictional Case Study and Questions on Forest Diversification

    11. Share Information About Forest Diversification Initiatives Near You!

    12. References for Chapter 6

Nature-based solutions for soil management

  • 6 hours
  • Self-paced
  • +20 quizzes

FAQ

  • What is NBSOIL about?

    NBSOIL (Nature-based Solutions for Soil Management) is a four-year project coordinated by the Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation IUNG-PIB (PL) which aims to co-create and test a learning pathway for existing and aspiring soil advisors. Ver de Terre Production and Centre National D'Agroécologie, based in France, created this online course as part of this project. Find out more on the NBSOIL website: nbsoil.eu

  • What are nature-based solutions?

    Nature-based solutions (NBS) are defined by a partner of the NBSOIL project, the IUCN, as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature.”

  • Who is this course for?

    Anyone who has a soil-related challenge can be supported to solve it through nature-based solutions (NBS). Land managers, researchers, soil advisors, community organisers, entrepreneurs, technology developers, local authorities and policymakers can all follow this course. If you are already working as a soil advisor or are considering becoming one, you can follow this course for free and learn how to effectively apply a wide range of NBS by collaborating with other professionals. Educators will be able to adapt materials from the NBSOIL Academy for their programmes. Soil professionals will find plenty of information on soil NBS in short, user-friendly formats.

  • How can I access the course?

    The course opens in December 2023 for an indefinite period. All the resources will be available from day 1 and the course is free!