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About the Course

Ecosystem services are a way of thinking about – and evaluating – the goods and services provided by nature that contribute to the well-being
of humans. This MOOC will cover scientific (technical), economic, and socio-political dimensions of the concept through a mix of theory,
case-studies, interviews with specialists and a serious-game. By the end of this course, our aim is to enable you to: • define the concept of
ecosystem services, its principles and limitations • understand the key services associated with any ressource (e.g., fresh water) through
readings and case-studies • appreciate the advantages and potential risks of monetising ecosystem services • appreciate the...
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Top reviews

DS

Sep 6, 2017

Great course. Awesome introduction to Ecosystem Services. Well-balanced portrayal of the many tensions and difficulties in the field. Also a great exposure to MANY experts and many diverse opinions.

IS

Feb 28, 2021

That's a great course. Not only introducing the approach, but providing us with different pro and cons of the method. And it gives a lot to critical thinking on the topic. I found it really helpful

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By ELIAS P N

Feb 21, 2021

Thank you Coursera and DOST CARAGA for this once in a lifetime opportunity of learning!

By Ed K

Aug 4, 2020

Excellent course. I particularly enjoyed the case studies and roundtable discussions.

By Nicolás T

Sep 27, 2019

Gran calidad de información y una continua invitación a alternativas de desarrollo

By Deepak R

Sep 20, 2019

Took almost six months to complete but it was exciting and knowledgeous journey.

By Phoukhong P

Jan 3, 2019

Not so many people in this course for the evaluation of peer review assignments.

By Udai R G

Oct 20, 2019

Excellent course content and format. Very good course instructor and teachers.

By Soumya S

Sep 29, 2019

Very interesting , and i have learned a lot of things , thank you coursera

By Reham Z

May 28, 2020

the course was useful I learned a lot about biodiversity and its conditions

By Duisengalyiev A R

Jan 15, 2021

A very good and useful cours! I`m so glad to succesfully finish the cours!

By Mark S

Jul 30, 2017

Excellent course that serves as an excellent primer on Ecosystem Services.

By Diego A G C

Jun 27, 2019

thanks for the information, !!!1 and the new ideas for another projects

By Maria T M C

Mar 10, 2022

It was excelent, with many point of vieww and an actualized integration

By Anupama C

Jun 17, 2019

It is an intense course, but with a very satisfactory learning outcome.

By Matt M

Nov 26, 2020

I think it covered the topic is thorough detail and at the right pace.

By Suwarkka Y

Aug 3, 2020

An excellent way of organizing study materials. Thank you so much all.

By Sandrine S

Nov 26, 2024

Great Introduktion and overview regarding Ecosystem Services approach

By Juan F C A

Jul 8, 2019

Really comprehensive and detailed course with real life case studies.

By Andrés S

Apr 12, 2020

great course!!! specially the treatment of different aspects of ES.

By Larihun J

Apr 15, 2020

Love this course. Very detailed theories but need more practicals.

By Daniel E C

Oct 15, 2019

Very interesting argument taught in a dynamic and interactive way!

By FAJAR A P

Nov 10, 2023

sangat memberi pandangan baru tentang lingkungan dan integrasinya

By Bruno d N

Oct 8, 2019

Great course, many experts great insights, really opened my mind.

By RODRIGO E P M

Aug 3, 2020

It is a very good initiation course. To get closer to the theme.

By Ricardo S

Apr 10, 2017

Very insightful and detailed. Perfect spoken and written English

By Stephen G

Nov 17, 2020

This course gave me valuable insights into ecosystem services.