NEW Online Certificate in Tropical Forest Landscapes

ELTI and Yale F&ES are proud to announce the launch of a new online certificate program:  Tropical Forest Landscapes: Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Use.

Tropical forests provide a range of critically important functions and services, including climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation. These ecosystems also support the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people around the globe, including some of the world's most vulnerable communities.

As competing land use practices escalate in tropical forest landscapes, it is imperative that people who manage and influence these regions are equipped with the knowledge and skillsets needed to support these vital functions and services into the future. Time is of the essence, as tropical forests continue to be deforested and degraded at alarming rates.

This yearlong, interdisciplinary program is designed for professionals working to address the complex social, ecological and funding aspects of managing tropical forest landscapes. The program consists of four eight-week online courses, a capstone project and an optional field course in Latin America or Asia. Participants will learn from Yale faculty, ELTI team members and a network of international partners.

The program will run from June 2019-May 2020. Applications open January 7, 2019.

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