Nature-based Coastal Restoration and Blue Carbon

Coastal ecosystems such as salt marshes, seagrass meadows, and other marine habitats play a critical role in protecting shorelines, supporting biodiversity, and storing carbon. As climate change, habitat degradation, and increasing coastal pressures threaten these ecosystems, communities are seeking practical, nature-based solutions that strengthen resilience while delivering environmental, social, and economic benefits.

This two-day micro-credential equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to design, evaluate, and advance coastal restoration and blue carbon initiatives. Through expert-led instruction, participants will explore Canadian restoration practices, blue carbon accounting and monitoring approaches, carbon markets, project finance, and community-led implementation models. The course emphasizes practical decision-making and helps participants build the capacity to develop restoration projects that support climate action, ecosystem health, and long-term community sustainability.

Participants will receive:

• Two days of live online instruction delivered by an industry expert
• A digital course textbook and learning resources
• A Certificate of Completion

Course Modules:

• Module 1 : Coastal Ecosystems & Climate Resilience
• Module 2 : Canadian Coastal Restoration Science & Practice
• Module 3 : Blue Carbon Accounting & MRV
• Module 4 : Carbon Standards, Markets & Constraints
• Module 5 :  Project Finance & Community Models

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for Indigenous communities, environmental and ocean professionals, planners, community leaders, researchers, students, consultants, government representatives, and others involved in coastal management, climate adaptation, or resilience planning.

Indigenous participants are especially encouraged to register.

This training is offered free of charge through ECO Canada’s Ocean Pathways initiative. Participants who are interested in bringing this training to their community or organization in the future are encouraged to connect with the ECO Canada team following the course to discuss future delivery opportunities.