La conservación juega un papel fundamental en el bienestar ambiental y humano.
Este curso proporcionará una perspectiva interdisciplinaria sobre la conservación ambiental como base crítica para la investigación y la intervención. Está dirigido a grupos de la sociedad civil, organizaciones no gubernamentales, estudiantes y otros ciudadanos interesados. A lo largo del curso, aprenderá sobre los siguientes temas:
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La conservación juega un papel fundamental en el bienestar ambiental y humano.
Este curso proporcionará una perspectiva interdisciplinaria sobre la conservación ambiental como base crítica para la investigación y la intervención. Está dirigido a grupos de la sociedad civil, organizaciones no gubernamentales, estudiantes y otros ciudadanos interesados. A lo largo del curso, aprenderá sobre los siguientes temas:
La conservación juega un papel fundamental en el bienestar ambiental y humano.
Este curso proporcionará una perspectiva interdisciplinaria sobre la conservación ambiental como base crítica para la investigación y la intervención. Está dirigido a grupos de la sociedad civil, organizaciones no gubernamentales, estudiantes y otros ciudadanos interesados. A lo largo del curso, aprenderá sobre los siguientes temas:
● Conceptos básicos de biodiversidad, avances metodológicos en la estimación de servicios ecosistémicos y debates contemporáneos sobre las contribuciones de la naturaleza y los factores que impulsan la pérdida de biodiversidad.
● Impulsores de la deforestación, impacto del cambio climático en la biodiversidad y capacidad de apreciar de manera multidimensional los efectos de la deforestación en los seres humanos, los ecosistemas y el Sistema Tierra.
● La conservación ambiental entendida desde múltiples maneras de ver y estar en el mundo que surgen precisamente de las múltiples valoraciones de la naturaleza.
● Las principales estrategias de conservación, cómo se definen, qué tipologías existen y cuáles son las historias y atributos de las estrategias de conservación basadas en áreas.
● La definición de un programa de monitoreo de estrategias de conservación y las ventajas del monitoreo comunitario.
Este curso utiliza diferentes herramientas interactivas gráficas, textuales y audiovisuales para mostrar definiciones, discusiones contemporáneas y algunas herramientas metodológicas de la conservación ambiental. Además, el curso integra las voces de diferentes expertos y múltiples ejemplos que te ayudarán a comprender mejor los fundamentos de la conservación.
What you'll learn
● Conceptos generales en conservación del medio ambiente.
● Métodos para cuantificar la biodiversidad en el campo.
● Métodos para estimar los servicios ecosistémicos.
● Identificar las causas de la deforestación y su relación con el cambio climático.
● Conocer los principales ecosistemas del mundo.
● Comprender el valor de la biodiversidad a través de la multidimensionalidad de los servicios ecosistémicos que proporciona.
● Conocer los impactos del cambio climático sobre la biodiversidad.
● Conocer los ejemplos emblemáticos de conservación.
● Comprender la importancia de los valores sociales en los procesos de conservación y los diferentes tipos de evaluaciones.
● Indicadores básicos para la inclusión de evaluaciones sociales y culturales en los procesos de conservación ambiental
● Conocer la historia y las diferentes estrategias de conservación del medio ambiente.
● Comprender y diferenciar las categorías de gestión de las áreas de conservación.
● Reconocer los principales atributos de los sistemas de áreas protegidas y su relevancia.
● Comprender el funcionamiento, características y dificultades del seguimiento en la conservación ambiental.
● Conocer las características que debe tener un sistema/programa de monitoreo para tener éxito.
● Reconocer la importancia de vincular a las comunidades en los sistemas de monitoreo de la conservación.
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Syllabus
Tema 1: Objetos de conservación
Conceptos generales
Servicios ecosistémicos y contribuciones de la naturaleza a las personas.
Motores de pérdida
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Review basic statistical methods for data analysis
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Refresh your understanding of statistical methods to enhance your ability to analyze and interpret data in the context of conservation.
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Review textbooks or online resources on basic statistical methods.
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Practice solving problems involving data analysis.
Create a comprehensive study guide for the course
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Enhance your understanding of the course material by organizing and synthesizing key concepts and resources.
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Review all course materials, including lectures, readings, and assignments.
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Summarize and organize key concepts into a cohesive outline.
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Compile relevant resources, such as articles, book chapters, and websites.
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Create practice questions and exercises to test your understanding.
Practice identifying drivers of biodiversity loss
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Reinforce your understanding of the factors that threaten biodiversity and develop skills in analyzing their impacts.
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Biodiversity Loss
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Review the course materials on drivers of biodiversity loss.
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Identify and list potential drivers of biodiversity loss in your local area.
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Research specific case studies of biodiversity loss and analyze the underlying drivers.
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Participate in online forums or discussions to share and compare your findings with others.
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Contribute to conservation-related open-source projects
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Gain hands-on experience in conservation research by contributing to open-source initiatives.
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Identify open-source projects related to conservation.
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Review the project documentation and code.
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Identify areas where you can contribute, such as data collection, analysis, or software development.
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Make contributions to the project and engage with the community.
Facilitate a discussion on the impacts of climate change on biodiversity
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Engage with peers to deepen your understanding of the complex interactions between climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Conservation Strategies
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Prepare a brief presentation on the topic.
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Organize a study group or online meeting with classmates.
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Lead the discussion, presenting your findings and facilitating a conversation.
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Summarize the key points and insights gained from the discussion.
Develop a multidimensional assessment of ecosystem services
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Solidify your comprehension of the multifaceted benefits provided by ecosystems and enhance your ability to evaluate their worth.
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Ecosystem Services
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Review the course materials on ecosystem services and their various dimensions.
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Select a specific ecosystem or region to focus on.
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Identify and quantify key ecosystem services provided by the chosen ecosystem.
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Develop a framework for assessing the multidimensionality of these services.
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Present your findings in a written report or infographic.
Design a conservation management plan for a protected area
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Apply your knowledge of conservation principles to develop a comprehensive plan for protecting and managing a specific ecosystem.
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Identify a protected area or region to focus on.
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Research the biodiversity, threats, and management history of the area.
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Develop specific conservation objectives and strategies.
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Design a monitoring and evaluation plan to track the effectiveness of the strategies.
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Present your plan to stakeholders and decision-makers.
Review basic statistical methods for data analysis
Show steps
Refresh your understanding of statistical methods to enhance your ability to analyze and interpret data in the context of conservation.
Browse courses on
Data Analysis
Show steps
- Review textbooks or online resources on basic statistical methods.
- Practice solving problems involving data analysis.
Create a comprehensive study guide for the course
Show steps
Enhance your understanding of the course material by organizing and synthesizing key concepts and resources.
Show steps
- Review all course materials, including lectures, readings, and assignments.
- Summarize and organize key concepts into a cohesive outline.
- Compile relevant resources, such as articles, book chapters, and websites.
- Create practice questions and exercises to test your understanding.
Practice identifying drivers of biodiversity loss
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of the factors that threaten biodiversity and develop skills in analyzing their impacts.
Browse courses on
Biodiversity Loss
Show steps
- Review the course materials on drivers of biodiversity loss.
- Identify and list potential drivers of biodiversity loss in your local area.
- Research specific case studies of biodiversity loss and analyze the underlying drivers.
- Participate in online forums or discussions to share and compare your findings with others.
Contribute to conservation-related open-source projects
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience in conservation research by contributing to open-source initiatives.
Browse courses on
Open Source
Show steps
- Identify open-source projects related to conservation.
- Review the project documentation and code.
- Identify areas where you can contribute, such as data collection, analysis, or software development.
- Make contributions to the project and engage with the community.
Facilitate a discussion on the impacts of climate change on biodiversity
Show steps
Engage with peers to deepen your understanding of the complex interactions between climate change and biodiversity loss.
Browse courses on
Conservation Strategies
Show steps
- Prepare a brief presentation on the topic.
- Organize a study group or online meeting with classmates.
- Lead the discussion, presenting your findings and facilitating a conversation.
- Summarize the key points and insights gained from the discussion.
Develop a multidimensional assessment of ecosystem services
Show steps
Solidify your comprehension of the multifaceted benefits provided by ecosystems and enhance your ability to evaluate their worth.
Browse courses on
Ecosystem Services
Show steps
- Review the course materials on ecosystem services and their various dimensions.
- Select a specific ecosystem or region to focus on.
- Identify and quantify key ecosystem services provided by the chosen ecosystem.
- Develop a framework for assessing the multidimensionality of these services.
- Present your findings in a written report or infographic.
Design a conservation management plan for a protected area
Show steps
Apply your knowledge of conservation principles to develop a comprehensive plan for protecting and managing a specific ecosystem.
Browse courses on
Conservation Strategies
Show steps
- Identify a protected area or region to focus on.
- Research the biodiversity, threats, and management history of the area.
- Develop specific conservation objectives and strategies.
- Design a monitoring and evaluation plan to track the effectiveness of the strategies.
- Present your plan to stakeholders and decision-makers.
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