Apply for our next NbS Foundation Course – Earlybird discount available
Limited earlybird discount places available for our next NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course (April 2026). Apply now to gain a solid foundation in the science, policy, practice, finance, and governance of nature-based solutions February 12, 2026
What are Nature-based Solutions (NbS), and how can they help address pressing societal challenges, including climate change, food security, social inequality, and biodiversity loss?
Join our NbS to Global Challenges Foundation Course (April 2026) to explore the science, policy, practice, finance, and governance of nature-based solutions taught by world-leading experts.
Why nature-based solutions?
Nature-based solutions are now widely recognised as critical for addressing major societal challenges, in particular mitigating and adapting to climate change whilst delivering multiple benefits for people and nature. Yet for many decision-makers, key questions remain around what a high-quality NbS project looks like, how they compare to technology-based approaches, and how NbS can be designed, financed and governed responsibly and at scale…
The NbS Foundation Course cuts through the complexity, giving professionals a rigorous and actionable understanding of nature-based solutions.
Early Bird Offer — 15% Off
A limited number of early bird places are available, offering 15% off course fees (first come, first served).
Details:
- 8-week online programme, Microsoft Teams
- Interactive sessions, workshops and case studies
- Next course run: 21st April to 18th June 2026
What participants say
The NbS Foundation course has now trained four cohorts of professionals in the foundations of NbS. Here’s what participants from the last course run said:
“I had the privilege of joining a remarkable cohort of professionals from over 22 countries with diverse backgrounds in banking, investment, academia, government, NGOs, and business. The course provided a comprehensive overview of NbS, grounded in both research and practical experience.”
— Sorely Calixto, WWF“An important and enriching course that strengthened my practical skills, particularly in designing and communicating bankable NbS solutions.”
— Rahajarimanana Henintsoa, WWF Madagascar“A clear, well-structured introduction to Nature-based Solutions, combining strong conceptual foundations with practical real-world examples. It has strengthened my understanding of how NbS can be designed and governed for meaningful impact.”
— Chiew Yi Yung“For anyone who is working in Nature based financing or interested in Nature markets and the economics of Ecosystem services, Oxford University’s NbS course is excellent for building technical knowledge in all of the above. The format of the course with lectures and workshops encourages critical thinking and real life examples of what constitutes an effective Nature-based Solution.”
Find out more about the course content, lecturers and practical details here.