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UNDP's premier e-learning programme

A gateway to the expertise of a worldwide network of biodiversity practitioners and policymakers

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LfN's mission:

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Promote best practices in conservation and sustainable development

Catalyze ongoing peer-to-peer learning and serve as a forum for knowledge exchange

Develop the capacity of biodiversity policymakers and practitioners to deliver on the Convention on Biological Diversity

To seek synergies, build linkages, and engage the community on their journey towards sustainable development solutions for people, nature, and resilient communities.

LfN aims to:

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MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES

SELF-PACED MODULES

PODCASTS

WEBINARS AND WEBINAR SERIES

PRIVATE COURSE ROOMS

HOSTING PARTNER CONTENT

NEWSLETTERS

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MOOC structure customized for each partner:

Duration: 3-6 weeks

Interactive lessons

Homework assignments, quizzes and reflection questions

Selection of readings, TED talks and videos

Engagement with experts through webinars

Facilitated discussion forums

Signed certificate upon completion

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Massive Open Online Courses

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MOOC services:

Full course oom set-up

Learner engagement

Strategic promotion

Full webinar set-up

Course evaluation and reporting

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Massive Open Online Courses

Marked improvement in knowledge across learning objectives of the courses

An overwhelming majority will take LfN courses again

MOOC expertise at a glance:

Courses offered in English, French, Spanish, Russian

96% of participants able to influence policy will apply their learning to future policy decisions

High-level engagement form partners

97% participant satisfaction level

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Massive Open Online Courses

Upcoming MOOCs:

Completed MOOCs:

Designing a Multidimensional Poverty Index

Combatting Illegal Trade in Wildlife

GreenEntrepreneurship

Biodiversity Finance

Peace Park Development and Management

Introduction to Resilience (2 Parts)

Greening Consumption and Production

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Massive Open Online Courses

A catalogue of courses that can be accessed indefinitely:

No time limit

Online lessons

Webinar recordings

Selection of readings, TED talks, and videos

Space for peer-to-peer learning on the forums

Certificate available upon completion

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Self-paced modules

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Available self-paced modules (27 total):

3 modules under "Biodiversity Finance"

2 modules under "Biodiversity valuation"

1 module under "Education"

16 modules under "Protected areas"

2 modules under "Resilience"

2 modules under "Sustainable consumption and production"

1 module under "Women's empowerment"

Self-paced modules

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Webinars and webinar series

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First-hand engagement with subject matter experts:

60-to 90-minute sessions

Discussions with renowned experts

Facilitation and tech support provided

Offered either as a component of a course, or as an independent capacity development opportunity

Attendee reports provided

Recordings accessible indefinitely

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Webinars and webinar series

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Available webinar series

Human Rights and the Environment

Sixth National Report Technical Webinar Series

Environmental Governance of the Mining Sector

Strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ Capacity: Leadership And Rights

Legal Preparedness for Implementing NBSAPs

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Podcasts

An audio library of nature-based solutions:

10-20 minute episodes

Identification of speakers

Episode analytics

Podcast recording and post-production

Case studies on biodiversity-related topics

A dedicated channel that automatically shares episodes on all popular platforms

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Available podcasts

Episode 1: The people behind the projects

Episode 2: 2018 New York Declaration Declaration on Forests Assessment

Episode 3: The role of indigenous peoples and local communities in territorial governance

Episode 4: The role of subnational governments in reforestation and sustainable rural development

Episode 5: Sustainable coffee production in the Brazilian Amazon: Lessons from a local initiative

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Episode 6: COP25 from the indigenous negotiators' perspective

Episode 7: Community-based resource management in Hawai'i

Episode 8: The companies getting it wrong on deforestation - Findings from the Forest 500 Report

Private course rooms

Designed to fit partner needs:

Customized to the needs and objectives of the target audience

Partner access to all information on user progress

Password-protected or open, based on partner needs

Created based on any existing content on LfN

Full course analytics

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Hosting partner content

LfN is open for partner content:

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Added visibility for partner capacity-building opportunities

Access to over 11k users

Access to course analytics

Advertisement through monthly newsletters

Opportunity to engage a new audience

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Newsletters

Connecting the LfN community:

Monthly update on LfN activities, every 1st day of the month

Consistent rubrics: Featured content, LfN community, Partner announcements

Easy sign-up by creating an LfN profile

Above average open rate on Mailchimp (>28%)

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High community engagement in advertised opportunities

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Over 21k participants from 159 countries

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North America: 4% (434 users)

Latin America & the Caribbean: 29% (3,228 users)

Europe: 12% (1,354 users)

Asia: 19% (2,063 users)

Africa: 33% (3,659 users)

Oceania: 3% (303 users)

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A collection of stories from users who have integrated course content into their work:

Embu, Kenya

Tungurahua, Ecuador

Matatiele, South Africa

Las Vegas, USA

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Nyahururu, Kenya

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Santa Cruz, California

Monterrey, Mexico

Testimonials

"The MOOC was extremely valuable in helping me understand resilience thinking and NBSAPs and how they related to the SDGs and the Paris Agreement. There are many synergies that need to be considered, and this MOOC will enable me to include this in a synergistic way with the Paris Agreement goals."

Roy TrivediResident Coordinator & UNDP Representative, Papua New Guinea

"We are truly grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with UNDP on the e-learning module and Massive Open Online Course Understanding Resilience Thinking. We were able to learn from UNDP's experience and expertise in developing MOOCs. It was a pleasure to work with UNDP team to transform our material into interactive, online lessons and MOOC curriculum!"

“Overall the course has helped me to contribute more to the UNDP team’s work in country. It has been a pleasure to take part on the course and I thoroughly recommend it to other colleagues.”

Debora LeyIPCC, United States

Sara Elfstrand, Programme Coordinator, SwedBio at Stockholm Resilience Centre

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Daniel PérezWebsite Specialist

Marion MarigoTechnical Specialist for the Sixth National Reports Project

Jamison ErvinManager

Viktoriia BrezheniukE-learning and Capacity-building Analyst

Christina SupplesSixth National Reports Project Manager

Martin CadenaTechnical Specialist for the Sixth National Report Project

Diego OchoaCommunications Specialist for the Sixth National Reports Project

Julie KapuvariProgramme Assistant

Anne Virnig,Knowledge Management and Capacity Building Specialist

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Jamison Ervin is manager of the Global Programme  on Nature for Development. She has worked with UNDP since 2008. Previously she worked with The Nature Conservancy, World Wide Fund for Nature, and the Forest Stewardship Council. She holds a Ph.D. in natural resources from the University of Vermont, a master’s degree in international administration from the School for  International Training, and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Bates College.

Viktoriia Brezheniuk is an international development professional experienced in community mobilization for sustainable development. Viktoriia holds a Master’s degree in Comparative and International Education from Lehigh University and is currently enrolled in the International Political Economy and Development program at Fordham University. Viktoriia’s professional experience includes positions at Fordham’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs, Google NY, and Lehigh University/United Nations Partnership. Viktoriia has previously contributed to the work of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the UN and the UN Department of Public Information NGO Division.

Annie Virnig is an experienced environmental professional working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to facilitate delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals. Annie coordinates the production of a wide range of capacity building tools across subjects including biodiversity conservation, environmental management, local sustainable development, resilience, and sustainable consumption and production. She is responsible for liaising with a diverse team of subject matter experts, partners and clients. She holds a double B.A. in Biology & Local and Global Social Change from Macalester College and an M. Phil in Ethnobotany from the CUNY Graduate Center and The New York Botanical Garden.

Daniel Pérez is a web specialist responsible for responding to the web requirements of the Global Programme on Nature for Development. He develops Information Management Systems by defining and assessing the team’s needs, always implementing best practices to assure the highest IT standards. Daniel has been working with UNDP since 2010, and his experience, both in country offices and HQ, makes him better understand how to use information and communication technologies to create innovative solutions that help accelerate sustainable development.

Christina Supples manages the ‘Global Support to NBSAPs Partnership’. Through this GEF funded project, UNDP works closely with the Secretariat to the Convention on Biological Diversity and UN Environment, through its World Conservation Monitoring Centre, to support developing and middle income countries, and small island nations, to develop and implement effective National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). Christina works closely with national teams to build their capacity to improve NBSAP quality by more closely aligning NBSAPs with the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011 – 2010 and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. She is also responsible for providing a technical peer review of draft   NBSAPS to ensure that each document is Aichi-‐target aligned and implementable, and for moderating the NBSAP Forum. Christina obtained a Masters in Environmental Management from Duke University. She has 18 years of conservation planning experience, with a special focus on conservation planning and measures, national reporting, capacity building, spatial planning, protected areas, management effectiveness and rural poverty alleviation. Prior to working for UNDP, she focused on developing effective conservation measures and protected areas mapping frameworks for The Nature Conservancy and the Conservation Biology Institute.

Martin Cadena is a biologist with more than 10 years of experience in biodiversity and climate change in Mexico. He is currently collaborating with the United Nations Development Program in to create online learning materials – and is co-author of this online course. He is also a technical specialist for Pronatura. He has worked with government agencies such as the Mexican Institute of Water Technology and the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas to coordinate projects on the sustainable use of water and the resilience of protected areas. He has also collaborated with the Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature in projects related to biodiversity monitoring for decision making.

Diego Ochoa is Communication Advisor for UNDP global biodiversity programme, working in communications and marketing-related activities for several projects and initiatives, including Equator Initiative and NBSAP Forum. Previously, he developed communications activities for UNDP BIOFIN Biodiversity Finance Initiative in 30 countries. Prior to joining UNDP, Diego worked with The Nature Conservancy as Associate Director of Marketing for Latin America region, supporting TNC conservation efforts in 16 countries. He is passionate about birds and biodiversity conservation and runs a local business related to birdwatching in Colombia. He is based in Bogota.

Julie Kapuvari is a Programme Assistant at UNDP's Global Programme on Nature for Development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences from Cornell University. Based in Massapequa Park, New York, she supports Learning for Nature with content creation, course development, and communications. Julie's work in sustainable development ranges from community organizing for climate justice and researching the risk of pesticides to the bee population. Outside of work, she enjoys playing drums, cooking vegetarian food, and traveling to new countries.

Marion Marigo is a Junior Consultant working on the Global Support to NBSAP Project. She focuses on determining the extent to which gender is incorporated into national policy through National Biodiversity Strategies and Actions Plans (NBSAPs). Using external literature and case studies, Marion is producing an e-learning courses on how to systematically mainstreaming gender into biodiversity conservation and how to empower women in this area. Marion is also supporting the production of courses and is in charge of its promotion on social media.

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Proven ability to reach the target audience in multiple languages

Partnerships with leading conservation and development institutions

Access to a world-wide network of biodiversity practitioners and policymakers

Ability to connect local, national, and international action

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