GBS Level 2 : Mastering biodiversity footprint assessment with the GBS À distance

DAY 1:

• Exploring the GBS modules
• Introduction to GBS
  
  • GLOBIO influences and frameworks
  • The commodity tools

• Advanced assessment competencies
  
  • Perform the evaluation 
  • Establish objectives and initiatives 
  • Application of case studies

DAY 2:

• Focus on the individual practice on a (almost complete) assessment
  
  • Data collection
  • Assessment of impacts
  • Interpret, use, and convey the results
  • Develop recommendations
  • Assess the impact of the proposed actions

• Acquire the skills to perform a Biodiversity Footprint Assessment (BFA) for your organisation or client using GBS, and formulate recommendations
• Explore the GBS modules to master the full range of the tool's features and understand how to interpret the results
• Apply the knowledge gained to a practical case

• Validation of GBS Level 1 Training
• Signing of the GBS license and installation of the GBS (the GBS license is included in the current year's membership of the B4B+ Club)
• Proficiency in RStudio and R is advantageous
• Written comprehension in English
• Access to the Office package
• For consultants, membership in the B4B+ Club is required 

• All our trainers are experts in biodiversity footprint assessment. We address all your inquiries regarding footprint measurement, the GBS tool, the formulation of a biodiversity strategy (objectives, impact reduction trajectories, etc.), and much more, drawing on the unparalleled expertise of CDC Biodiversité.
• All our training modules encompass online educational resources, interactive discussions with our trainers, and practical workshops to implement the concepts studied collaboratively, including case studies, quizzes, role plays, and workshops.
• Sessions are limited to 15 participants to facilitate effective learning.
• Dendreo:  our user-friendly, dedicated training platform provides access to a customized training environment. It facilitates hybrid learning: discover your training resources online, progress at your own pace, and access the administrative documents related to your training courses on the platform.

• Access to resources on the online training platform (slides; resources library, anoted graphs)
• Workshop to put into practice in groups during the training course
• Content and correction of the workshops

• Validation through a final test on our training platform 
• Participant satisfaction questionnaire (content and facilitation)

Reception arrangements for people with disabilities

Our training courses are available online, at the Caisse des Dépôts facilities in Paris. 

The following measures have been implemented for people with disabilities:

Online traning: 

• Subtitles: To guarantee that content is accessible to everyone, the e-learning platform Rise Up has created a video subtitle feature
• Audio reading of text steps: The platform provides an audio reading feature to complement the text steps, facilitating comprehension for users with reading challenges

Caisse des Dépots: 

• Elevators for individuals with limited mobility
• Vigilance awareness bands
• Visual contrasts are evident on the initial and final steps of the staircase
• Secure waiting areas have been established
• Light flashes for individuals with hearing impairments during a fire evacuation are installed in all restrooms
• Numerous toilets designed for individuals with disabilities have been established
• Fire alarm featuring an audio message alongside evacuation flash sirens