Professional Certificate on Nature for Cities - 05 February 2026
The IUCN Academy introduces the Professional Certificate on Nature for Cities, an advanced course tailored for professionals across various sectors designed to equip participants with the critical skills and knowledge needed to lead urban conservation efforts and enhance biodiversity in cities worldwide.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for professionals from all sectors—including urban planners, environmental managers, sustainability officers, researchers, architects, engineers, and civil society actors—who wish to deepen their understanding of how cities can work with nature to enhance resilience, liveability, and biodiversity.
Why join?
- Promote sustainable development and resource use in cities.
- Utilize diverse methodologies to tackle urban challenges.
- Join IUCN's global movement to enhance urban biodiversity.
Course Highlights:
- 5 modules covering fundamentals of urban conservation and tools to measure and monitor conservation in cities, including the UNI.
- 12 hours of live online sessions with leading experts, including Russell Galt (Head of Science & Natural Capital, Nature Broking).
- Individual and group project to help you kickstart applying and integrating the UNI in your actions and plans.
Fees:
- Non-profit: CHF 1,450 | For-profit: CHF 1,750
- Discounts and partial scholarships available
Language: English | Professional Certificate awarded upon successful completion