Welcome to the NAIAD 2020 Project! The NAIAD 2020 project is a group of over 16 partners, 9 DEMO sites, and 9 work packages that focus on the insurance value of the environment and how to capitalize this value through nature based solutions (NBS). This course will outline main objectives and innovations from each of the groups, as well as encourage debate on the definition of natural capital and how this capital can be included in business models.
The context of this class is flood and drought prevention and mitigation, and case studies will be incorporated into the modules. Please use this course to not only learn and update yourselves on the project proceedings, but also to highlight how these themes can be applied from your specific background, company, or area of interest. We also want to gain perspective and refined focus through hearing and reading about your experiences and practices.
Through this six-week course, students will produce reports on the discussed topics and their applications. At the end of the course, the students as a whole will create a business model using the tools and concepts they have obtained for a hypothetical case study. Along the way, quizzes will ensure proper understanding and grasp of the material. Deadlines for all activities will be posted within each week.
Best of luck!