Uganda, like many of the lowest income African countries, continue to be negatively impacted by climate change that threaten its high biodiversity. Adaptation measures, such as nature-based solutions (NbS), need to be employed. NbS a main methodology used by the Green Deal has been implemented in other regions successfully. The environmental and socio-economic conditions in Africa highlight NbS as optimal to mitigate climate change and provide job opportunities to rural people. To be effective, NbS need to be implemented properly. Thus, trained professionals on NbS are needed that currently are lacking in Uganda and the surrounding region. Through this project six new or modified courses on NbS will be developed to be adopted by two Ugandan HEIs. These two HEIs are newcomers or less experienced, meeting the needs of the strand 1. In addition, these courses will target female students and staff and young rural students that have fewer opportunities in this sector. HEIs are also not well-connected with the society at large. The NbS-Network will promote links among education, research business and communities. Business incorporation in the courses will highlight the graduates’ needed skills, on new technologies to increase their employability. This networking should enhance the knowledge triangle and innovation in the NbS sector. The goal is to submit the courses for accreditation with business participation in the teaching process (e.g., providing seminars, internships). The courses will be interactive, blended and incorporate new pedagogical approaches such as social networks, flexible learning paths, and real problem-based teaching. Offering courses through blended learning in English on a virtual learning platform will be an innovation for the region and beneficial to educate rural populations. Overall, the trained specialists on NbS will help improve climate change adaptation, conserve natural ecosystem services and provide incomes for rural populations.