The course is structured into two main components:
 

1. Foundations and Frameworks
This component introduces the foundational principles and scientific context needed to understand and design Nature-Based Solutions for urban resilience. It covers:
•    Climate Change Science: Drivers, impacts, and uncertainties relevant to urban areas (e.g., heatwaves, flooding, sea-level rise, biodiversity loss).
•    Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics and Multispecies Design: Principles underpinning adaptive and inclusive urban systems.
•    NBS Frameworks: Scenario planning, modeling tools, and evaluation methods for NBS effectiveness.
•    Societal Challenges: Interlinked issues including climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and social equity.

2. Applied Design and Collaboration
This component emphasizes hands-on application of design methods to real-world scenarios:
•    Design Workshops: Prototyping NBS for specific urban challenges, focusing on biodiversity and multispecies inclusion.
•    Scenario Planning & Simulations: Exploring NBS performance under various climate change scenarios and urban futures.
•    Case Studies: Analysis of existing NBS projects to extract lessons and foster innovation.
•    Collaborative Projects: Teams will develop strategies for integrating NBS into urban infrastructure and adaptation planning.