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paragraphs-items-full" class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-freehand-html view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2> OVERVIEW</h2> <p>Tropical forest landscape conservation and restoration offers an opportunity to address pressing environmental and social challenges. Effective conservation and restoration initiatives support multiple objectives, including ecosystem functioning, climate change mitigation and adaptation, food security and economic growth.</p> <p>In this yearlong program, you will learn to design, implement and monitor effective conservation and restoration initiatives. Initiatives can be projects, policies, business plans and programs at any scale.</p> <p>This program builds upon the expertise of Yale faculty and ELTI’s extensive training experience and network throughout the tropics. You will gain knowledge, practice skills and apply concepts to your own work and context.</p> <p><strong><a href="/sites/default/files/files/Tropical%20Forest%20Landscapes%20online%20cert%20brochure_2023.pdf">Download the program brochure <i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right"> </i></a></strong></p> <div class="video-container"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/806871765" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe></div> <h2> COURSES</h2> <h3> Eight-week online courses</h3> <ul class="collapsible"> <li> <div class="collapsible-header"> <div class="iconbold"> <span><i> </i></span><span class="bolder-copy">Fundamentals</span></div> <div class="cheader-copy"> <span>Ecological and social concepts</span></div> </div> <div class="collapsible-body"> <p>The <strong>Fundamentals</strong> course presents an overview of ecological and social foundations for planning effective conservation and restoration projects. Participants learn about: (a) relationships between people and natural resources in the tropics, (b) ecological processes that affect tropical landscape management, (c) disciplinary approaches to tropical land management and (d) planning sustainable and resilient interventions.</p> <p class="fes-readmore"><a href="/curriculum#curriculum_fundamentals">Course Details<i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right"> </i></a></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="collapsible-header"> <div class="iconbold"> <span><i> </i></span><span class="bolder-copy">People</span></div> <div class="cheader-copy"> <span>Human dimensions and engagement</span></div> </div> <div class="collapsible-body"> <p>The <strong>People</strong> course challenges participants to analyze socio-cultural and political factors that drive the actions of stakeholders in forest landscapes. Participants explore: (a) who is making decisions and why, (b) how different systems of ownership and knowledge can support sustainable practices and (c) how power, gender and social status affect management of and access to resources.</p> <p class="fes-readmore"><a href="/curriculum#curriculum_people">Course Details<i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right"> </i></a></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="collapsible-header"> <div class="iconbold"> <span><i> </i></span><span class="bolder-copy">Strategies</span></div> <div class="cheader-copy"> <span>Land use planning and implementation</span></div> </div> <div class="collapsible-body"> <p>The <strong>Strategies</strong> course exposes participants to approaches to conserve, restore and sustainably use forest landscapes using interventions that align with local conditions. Participants learn how to select, plan and monitor activities for multiple goals, including: (a) timber and non-timber forest products, (b) sustainable agricultural production, (c) ecosystem services and (d) mitigating and adapting to climate change.</p> <p class="fes-readmore"><a href="/curriculum#curriculum_strategies">Course Details<i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right"> </i></a></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="collapsible-header"> <div class="iconbold"> <span><i> </i></span><span class="bolder-copy">Funding</span></div> <div class="cheader-copy"> <span>Financial concepts and tools</span></div> </div> <div class="collapsible-body"> <p>The <strong>Funding</strong> course equips participants to evaluate opportunities and tradeoffs across potential funding sources for conservation and restoration. Building from efforts in prior courses, participants will learn about: a) basic financial concepts and project planning, b) major types of funding sources and what funders are looking for and c) the types of funding are likely to a good match for their initiative.</p> <p class="fes-readmore"><a href="/curriculum#curriculum_funding">Course Details<i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right"> </i></a></p> </div> </li> </ul> <h3> One-year project course</h3> <ul class="collapsible"> <li> <div class="collapsible-header"> <div class="iconbold"> <span><i> </i></span><span class="bolder-copy">Capstone Project</span></div> <div class="cheader-copy"> <span>Designing a conservation or restoration project</span></div> </div> <div class="collapsible-body"> <p>The <strong>Capstone</strong> project course presents a suite of project tools and concepts to apply to real-world projects. Participants will learn underlying principles of project planning, practice techniques and apply concepts to the case study that they select. Participants complete the course with experience in designing, planning and monitoring projects.</p> <p class="fes-readmore"><a href="/curriculum#curriculum_capstone">Course Details<i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right"> </i></a></p> </div> </li> </ul> <h3> One-week field course (optional)</h3> <ul class="collapsible"> <li> <div class="collapsible-header"> <div class="iconbold"> <span><i> </i></span><span class="bolder-copy">Field</span></div> <div class="cheader-copy"> <span>Conservation, restoration and sustainable use in practice</span></div> </div> <div class="collapsible-body"> <p>The optional <strong>Field</strong> course immerses participants in a tropical forest landscape for one week with multiple and oftentimes competing land use practices. The course challenges participants to think critically about what it takes to turn a project plan into action. Participants: (a) visit conservation and restoration projects, (b) meet people who are making a difference in the field, (c) practice skills and (d) enhance their teamwork abilities.</p> <p class="fes-readmore"><a href="/curriculum#curriculum_field">Course Details<i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right"> </i></a></p> <p class="fes-readmore"> </p> </div> </li> </ul> <p><a href="/curriculum" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 1em;">Read more on courses here.</a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 1em;">The <a href="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/schedule">2024-2025 program</a> will run from <strong>June 24, 2024</strong></span><span style="font-size: 1em;"> to </span><strong style="font-size: 1em;">May 7, 2025</strong><span style="font-size: 1em;">. </span> Learn more about the <a href="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/curriculum">curriculum</a> here<span style="font-size: 1em;">! </span></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div id=overview_how 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paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full" class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="fes-carousel-prev"><i class="fas fa-arrow-left fa-2x fa-pull-left fa-border"> </i></div><div class="carousel fes-carousel"><div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/icons-01_0.png" width="216" height="216" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> DURATION</h4> <p>1 year in total<br /> 8 weeks per course</p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/icons-06_0.png" width="216" height="216" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> SCHEDULE</h4> <p>Flexible<br /> 5 - 6 hours per week</p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/icons-04_0.png" width="216" height="216" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> INSTRUCTION</h4> <p>Yale faculty,<br /> ELTI mentors,<br /> and global experts</p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/icons-02_0.png" width="216" height="216" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> CONTENT</h4> <p>Online lectures,<br /> case studies<br /> and more</p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/icons-03_0.png" width="216" height="216" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> NETWORK</h4> <p>Live discussion,<br /> peer-to-peer learning</p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/icons-05.png" width="216" height="216" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> PRACTICE</h4> <p>Applied project, expert feedback</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="fes-carousel-next"><i class="fas fa-arrow-right fa-2x fa-pull-right fa-border"> </i></div></div> </div></div> </div> </div> <div id=overview_what class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-backgrounded-container section scrollspy view-mode-full clearfix"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full" class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-freehand-html view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2> WHAT YOU WILL LEARN</h2> <p><strong>Identify the building blocks of effective conservation and restoration initiatives and learn how to enhance your plans.</strong></p> <ul class="fa-ul"> <li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fas fa-check"> </i></span> Improve governance, stakeholder dialogue and community engagement of your initiatives</li> <li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fas fa-check"> </i></span> Design and run monitoring and evaluation processes to achieve measurable results</li> <li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fas fa-check"> </i></span> Use tools of project finance and fundraising to access funding </li> <li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fas fa-check"> </i></span> Plan an effective conservation and restoration project, policy, business plan or another initiative and learn how to achieve social, ecological and financial goals</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div id=overview_team class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-backgrounded-container section scrollspy view-mode-full clearfix"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full" class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-freehand-html view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2> INSTRUCTION TEAM</h2> <p><strong>Learn cutting-edge science and applied experience from a diverse team of Yale University faculty members and global experts.</strong></p> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-grid-container-with-backgrou view-mode-full clearfix"> <div class="fes-grid-elements clearfix css-fes-grid-threewide css-fes-h-bold css-fes-grid-threewide css-fes-h-bold css-fes-h-italic"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full" class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="fes-carousel-prev"><i class="fas fa-arrow-left fa-2x fa-pull-left fa-border"> </i></div><div class="carousel fes-carousel"><div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/team-01.jpg" width="450" height="450" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> Dr. Eva Garen</h4> <p>Social Sciences & Conservation</p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/team-02.jpg" width="451" height="450" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> Bradford Gentry, J.D.</h4> <p>Private Investment &<br /> the Environment</p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/team-03.jpg" width="451" height="450" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> Dr. Florencia Montagnini</h4> <p>Restoration, Agroforestry & Biodiversity</p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/morebutton-01_0.png" width="216" height="216" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4>  </h4> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/team-04.jpg" width="451" height="450" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> Dr. Oswald Schmitz</h4> <p>Biodiversity & Ecosystem Ecology</p> </div> </div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-2col-fluid entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-icon-and-text-element view-mode-full fes-carousel-item carousel-item clearfix"> <div class="group-left"> <figure><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://tropicalrestorationcertificate.yale.edu/sites/default/files/team_r3-amy_0.jpg" width="900" height="900" alt="" /></figure> </div> <div class="group-right"> <h4> Dr. Amy Vedder</h4> <p>Ecology & Applied,<br /> Field-Based Conservation</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="fes-carousel-next"><i class="fas fa-arrow-right fa-2x fa-pull-right fa-border"> </i></div></div> </div></div> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-freehand-html view-mode-full clearfix"> <p class="fes-readmore"><a href="/instruction-team">Read more about the instruction team <i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right"> </i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div id=widephoto1 class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-backgrounded-container css-fes-img-wide-captioninside css-captioninside-white css-img-cover fes-img-cover view-mode-full clearfix"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements 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the skillsets to make it happen, all with guidance from Yale faculty members and international practitioners.</p> <h3> Connect with people in real time</h3> <p>Communicate weekly in real-time with instructors, peers and experts to discuss ideas and get feedback.</p> <h3> Expand your network</h3> <p>Meet environmental leaders from around the world with the help of ELTI mentors to make sure that you and your peers stay engaged.</p> <h3> Apply theory to field practice</h3> <p>You have the option to attend a weeklong immersion experience at an ELTI field site in the tropics. You will visit demonstration sites, practice skills gained in the online courses and network with leaders. Possible locations: Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Philippines and Indonesia.</p> <p class="fes-readmore"><a href="/testimonials">Read testimonials about participant experiences </a><i class="far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right"> </i></p> </div> </div> </div> <div id=overview_why class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-backgrounded-container section scrollspy view-mode-full clearfix"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full" class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements paragraphs-items-field-fes-container-elements-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div about="" typeof="" class="ds-1col entity entity-paragraphs-item paragraphs-item-fes-freehand-html view-mode-full clearfix"> <h2> WHY YSE and ELTI?</h2> <p>Yale University has a long history of excellence. You will gain access to experts, training materials and networks of the:</p> <p>The <a href="https://environment.yale.edu"><strong>Yale School of the Environment </strong></a>(YSE) has been at the forefront of bringing science to solutions for over 100 years. We are known for innovative scholarship, practice and impactful engagement that advance solutions for complex natural resource and environmental challenges. Our mission is to lead the world toward a sustainable future with cutting-edge research, teaching and public engagement on society’s evolving and urgent environmental challenges. Our graduates go on to become nationally and internationally recognized environmental leaders.</p> <p>The<strong> <a href="https://elti.yale.edu">Environmental Leadership & Training Initiative</a></strong> at Yale University (ELTI) is a global reference for practical training on tropical conservation and restoration. 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