Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability (Coursera)

Students will gain extensive knowledge and skills related to agroforestry systems, best practices and scientific management that can be useful in promoting their professional development and sharpening their land management skills.

This course is part of the Agroforestry Specialization.

Syllabus

Course Introduction

Welcome to Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food Security and Sustainable Development, a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects. This interdisciplinary module, presented by leading experts in the field, is the final in the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the global distribution of the practices, their underlying principles, and major scientific advances during the past nearly five decades. Students will gain extensive knowledge and skills related to agroforestry systems, best practices and scientific management that can be useful in promoting their professional development and sharpening their land management skills.

5: Food Security, Sustainable Development Goals and Agroforestry