CRP 4590X: Geospatial Techniques for Nature-Based Solutions
(Dual-listed with CRP 5590X).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 2, Lecture 2.
Exploration of the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in planning Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), which are strategies that leverage natural processes to enhance resilience and address environmental, social, and economic challenges. Foundational knowledge of GIS principles and NBS, such as gathering and processing geospatial data, and conducting spatial analyses to assess and map ecosystems services. In this interdisciplinary course, students will use GIS tools to identify suitable locations and design strategies for NBS, and develop scenarios for disaster risk reduction, land use planning, and agriculture conservation planning.