School of the Environment
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Tropical Forest Landscapes

Published: May 2018

Description

This one-year certificate offered by the Yale School of the Environment (YSE) and Yale’s Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative (ELTI) explores diverse perspectives on managing tropical landscapes in a dynamic online experience. Courses cover important core concepts, highlight exciting global case studies, and illustrate practical tools for understanding and managing social, ecological, and economic aspects of effective conservation and restoration initiatives.

Join Us for an Upcoming Session!
We invite you to attend an informational session on February 11, 2025, or connect with us during an informal coffee chat on February 21, March 5, March 12, or March 21, 2025.

📢 Informational Session – February 11

Coffee Chat – February 21

Coffee Chat – March 5

Coffee Chat – March 12

Coffee Chat – March 21

We’d love to see you there!

Program Takeaways

  • Explore the importance of tropical forests and develop an understanding of global processes and drivers.
  • Learn about the complex socio-economic and political factors that drive the actions and decisions of stakeholders in forest landscapes.
  • Develop the skills to assess and plan on-the-ground conservation and restoration activities.
  • Learn where funding for conservation and restoration comes from and how to match a project with financial support.
  • Learn underlying principles of project planning, practice techniques, and apply concepts to the project of your choice.
Applications are now open and will close on March 28, 2025.

Delivery

Delivered online (5–8 hours per week) with an option to join a weeklong in-person immersion. Learn more here.

Duration
10 Months
Fees
$7,500
Language
English
Credentials
Non-Credit Certificate