Experience ecosystem restoration and nature-based carbon initiatives where they happen. 

Join us for an immersive five-day learning experience in the heart of Borneo's majestic Maliau Basin, also known as the "Lost World of Sabah." Surrounded by one of the world's most biodiverse tropical rainforest landscapes, you'll learn from leading restoration and carbon experts while exploring restoration and carbon initiatives in the field. 

During the course, you will:

• Learn from expert-led sessions and collaborative case studies.
• Experience the Maliau Basin Conservation Area (MBCA) firsthand through field-based activities in the rainforest and surrounding area.
• Explore restoration and carbon initiatives through selected field visits and practical exercises.
• Apply ecosystem restoration and nature-based carbon concepts to real-world scenarios.
• Connect and exchange perspectives with restoration and sustainability professionals from around the world.

Why does it matter?

Healthy ecosystems are essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, and human well-being, yet ecosystems around the world continue to face increasing degradation. As global efforts to restore landscapes and scale nature-based climate solutions accelerate, professionals with practical expertise in ecosystem restoration and carbon initiatives are in growing demand.

What will I gain? 

Through a combination of classroom learning and field-based activities, you will develop practical skills to:

• Assess ecosystem restoration opportunities and project contexts.
• Plan and support restoration initiatives using an integrated approach.
• Apply the Preferred by Nature Ecosystem Restoration Standard.
• Explore the principles and practical considerations of nature-based carbon initiatives.
• Evaluate environmental, social, and economic considerations relevant to restoration and carbon projects.
• Engage with restoration and sustainability professionals and exchange perspectives on practical challenges and opportunities.

Is it for me?

Designed for sustainability professionals, conservation practitioners, project developers, consultants, auditors, researchers, and policymakers, this course provides practical knowledge and tools to assess, support, and advance ecosystem restoration and nature-based carbon initiatives across a wide range of professional contexts.

The training will be held for five days from 22 to 26 February 2027 in Maliau Basin Conservation Area - Sabah, Malaysia. Please note that the course is conducted in English. Participants must have sufficient language skills to fully engage in presentations, group exercises, discussions, and examinations.

The standard training agenda is available here. The updated version of the programme will be published shortly. We encourage you to also read a former participant's insight to get a sense of the topics covered, and you can also find the infosheet here. 

For our other courses, please take a look at our Training Calendar or contact us at training@preferredbynature.org.

Course fee 

The fee for this five-day training course will be announced once confirmed and will cover the following:

• Course tuition and training materials.
• Meals (breakfast, coffee breaks, lunches, and dinners), logistics to and from Tawau Airport (TWU), accommodation at Maliau Basin Studies Centre of MBCA, and small excursions during training days.

The final fee will be announced once confirmed. Registered participants will be informed of the fee and may decide whether to proceed with their registration before any payment is required.

Accommodation and practical information

The training course venue is Maliau Basin Conservation Area. After registering, we will get in touch with you about travel logistics and requirements and provide information about accommodation details.

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Cancellation

Cancellation is free of charge up until 15 January 2027, after which we will need to charge a cancellation fee, 25% from standard course fee, unless specified otherwise.

Register for this course 

We look forward to receiving your registration for the course, please fill in the form below.