CoLearning Hub
for Sustainability

Your online space for learning, exchange and collaboration.

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"CoLearning Hub for Sustainability"

The CoLearning Hub for Sustainability is a learning community for sustainability professionals - connect with peers, engage with practice-oriented knowledge, and grow through flexible scheduled and self-paced courses, whatever your sector or digital experience.

Join us and become part of a community advancing sustainability together.

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Popular Courses

Scheduled courses

Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration

The course on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restauration was held on 14th and 15th August 2024. After completing the activities planned for this course, the participants are: aware of fundamental concepts related to nature-based solutions biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration aware of the international environment on biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration (international conventions and mechanisms – stressing on CBD, IPBES, the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework-KMBF, the 30x30 strategy) and its links with national strategies (uptake of international strategies at the national level, i.e., KMBF and NBSAPs etc.) aware of the potential roles of IPBES and Science-Policy-Practice Interfaces (SPPI) for the conservation of biodiversity and restoration of disturbed ecosystems in Africa able to develop nature-based and contextualised biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration strategies Note: You can still access the course material here. However, it is not possible to obtain a certificate for this course retrospectively, as this would have required online participation.

8 Lessons

Started: Aug 2024

5 Enrolled

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Self-paced courses

CABES course: Developing national Science-Policy-Practice Interface platforms and networks

This self-paced course offers knowledge and skills for developing national biodiversity platforms (NBPs), provided by CABES partner UNEP-WCMC. During the course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how interfaces bridging science, policy and practice can contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The course will guide you to obtain practical skills required to understand, establish, operate, and sustain NBPs effectively. You can do so at your own pace, the portal will offer input videos and self-work tasks in a step-by-step setup. Enrol now and get started!

8 Lessons

Started: Dec 2024

2 Enrolled

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Scheduled courses

Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Conservation of African Biodiversity

The course "Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Conservation of African Biodiversity" was held on 16 September 2025 and introduced how Nature-based Solutions can address biodiversity loss in Africa.

3 Lessons

Started: Sep 2025

2 Enrolled

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Self-paced courses

CABES Course: Resource Mobilization for Biodiversity Conservation in Africa

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The course "Resource mobilization for biodiversity conservation in Africa" provides opportunities to build knowledge, share experiences, and identify practical solutions for mobilizing financial resources to support biodiversity goals across the African continent.

6 Lessons

Started: Jul 2025

5 Enrolled

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Testimonials

Oumarou Hassane Yacoudima

YPARD Country Representative & Desertech Innovation Leader for the GGW, Niger

The training was a real eye-opener! I learned that being a great trainer isn’t just about knowing your stuff — it’s about how you plan, structure, and deliver your course. I loved the hands-on approach, the focus on self-organization, and ending with my own course as a tangible outcome. Plus, connecting with people from so many different backgrounds made the experience even more inspiring!

Dr. Nelly Nambande Masayi

Lecturer at Kibabii University, Kenya

When I started the training, I wanted to learn how to create and teach online courses and maybe meet some like-minded people along the way — and it really delivered! I’ve picked up great skills in online facilitation and keeping participants engaged, and I’ve connected with an inspiring network of peers. Plus, connecting with people from so many different backgrounds made the experience even more inspiring!

Dr. Oluwakemi Abosede Osunderu

Researcher at the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN)

This training went far beyond my expectations! The mentors pushed us to aim higher and showed that there’s no shortcut to great online teaching — careful preparation truly pays off. I’m walking away with practical tools, new confidence, and lots of inspiration!

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