Nature-based solutions for coastal resilience - Australian Water School
17/06/2025

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Nature-based solutions for coastal resilience

Explore innovative, nature-driven strategies to safeguard shorelines, reduce wave impacts, and adapt to climate challenges with sustainable, proven solutions.

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Take sessions at any time, at your own pace with unlimited access for 30 days on sign up.

Coastal Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) offer innovative and sustainable ways to enhance resilience against erosion, flooding, and storm surges. However, what works in one location may not be effective in another, making well-informed design and assessment crucial to success. This course provides early-stage practitioners, designers, assessors, and councils with the knowledge and tools to implement NBS effectively while managing associated risks.

This three-session online course explores the fundamentals of coastal NBS, covering key processes, benefits, design considerations, and risk assessment. Participants will gain practical insights into the use of mangroves, reefs, seawalls, wood, and rock structures to reduce wave energy and protect shorelines. Real-world case studies will highlight best practices, common challenges, and regulatory requirements.

This course builds on the introductory webinar linked in the description below.

Details

Format 3 x 2-hour recordings + course material & resources
Cost AUD $895.00 (Includes GST)
Code OD-25-3-134
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Watch the free introductory webinar

Presenters

Daniel Rodger

JB Pacific

Dan is a Director at JB Pacific, the Chair of the Engineers Australia Queensland Water Panel, and a member of the Griffith University Civil Engineering Reference Group. He has 16 years experience in c... Read more
Daniel Rodger

Mitchell Kirby

JB Pacific

Mitchell has over 10 years of experience in the field of environmental economics, delivering projects across the Asia-Pacific region. He has a keen interest in nature-based solutions, ecosystem servic... Read more
Mitchell Kirby

Alexandra Maskell

JB Pacific

Alex is a Senior Coastal Modeller at JB Pacific. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has 10+ years' experience in numerical modelling and extremes science. Read more
Alexandra Maskell

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the theory and practice of coastal NBS
  • Assess the suitability of NBS in different coastal environments
  • Learn design techniques for wave energy dissipation using natural and engineered materials
  • Navigate planning approvals and legislative requirements
  • Apply real-world case studies to design and implementation
  • Recognise risks, residual risks, and system-wide considerations

 

 

Course Outline

Part 1: Understanding Coastal NBS

  • Introduction to NBS and coastal processes
  • Benefits and challenges of implementing NBS
  • Evaluating site suitability and constraints
  • Understanding regulatory frameworks and planning approvals

Part 2: Design Considerations for Coastal NBS

  • Wave height reduction through dissipation
  • Overview of design techniques: rocks, wood, mangroves, seawalls, reefs
  • Risk assessment, whole system approaches, and uncertainties
  • Case studies: successful and failed NBS projects

Part 3: Implementation, Synthesis & Tools

  • Practical design tips and tricks
  • Monitoring and adaptive management strategies
  • Tools for planning and assessment (including Excel-based tools)
  • Q&A and discussion on real-world applications

Format

  • Engaging case studies including Coochimudlo Island (Moreton Bay Australia) plus John Oxley Reserve (Murrumba Downs, Queensland Australia) with real-world applications, and expert discussions;
  • 6+ hours of session recordings with unlimited access for 30-days;
  • Comprehensive list of manuals and other resources for ongoing use;
  • Ability to ask questions to the presenters at anytime through the learning platform.

Pre-requisites

Completion Certification

  • On completion of the course participants will be issued with a Completion Certificate;
  • Attendees earn CPD hours/points (i.e. with Engineers Australia) for at least 6 hours for the entire course. 

 

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