The Age of Sustainable Development
Master key challenges and pathways to sustainable development, covering economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection.
Master key challenges and pathways to sustainable development, covering economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection.
This comprehensive course explores the critical challenges and solutions for achieving sustainable development in the modern world. Led by renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs, it examines how economic development can be socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. The course covers crucial topics including poverty elimination, inequality reduction, environmental protection, urban planning, and the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students gain a deep understanding of the interconnected nature of global challenges and practical approaches to addressing them.
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What you'll learn
Understand the key principles of sustainable development
Analyze global inequality and poverty challenges
Explore solutions for environmental protection
Evaluate strategies for sustainable urban development
Examine the role of education and healthcare in development
Understand climate change mitigation approaches
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1330 Minutes PreRecorded video
15 assignments
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There are 15 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the key principles and practices of sustainable development in the modern world. Students explore the intersection of economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability through detailed analyses of global challenges. The curriculum covers essential topics including poverty elimination, inequality reduction, climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and urban sustainability. The course emphasizes practical solutions and policy frameworks, particularly focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their implementation.
Course Materials
Module 1 · 30 Minutes to complete
What is Sustainable Development?
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Inequality Around the World
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
A Short History of Economic Development
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
The History of Inequality
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
The MDGs and the End of Extreme Poverty
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Growth within Planetary Boundaries
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Human Rights and Gender Equality
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
Education
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
Universal Health Coverage
Module 10 · 2 Hours to complete
Sustainable Food Supply and the End of Hunger
Module 11 · 2 Hours to complete
Sustainable Cities
Module 12 · 2 Hours to complete
Curbing Climate Change
Module 13 · 2 Hours to complete
Saving Biodiversity
Module 14 · 2 Hours to complete
The SDGs
Module 15 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
world-renowned economics professor, leader in sustainable development, senior UN advisor, bestselling author
Jeffrey D. Sachs is a world-renowned economics professor, leader in sustainable development, senior UN advisor, bestselling author, and syndicated columnist. Professor Sachs serves as the Director of The Earth Institute.
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