Multilateralism for Sustainable Development
Explore how to revitalize global cooperation and governance systems for a sustainable future, focusing on UN initiatives and the upcoming Summit of the Future.
Explore how to revitalize global cooperation and governance systems for a sustainable future, focusing on UN initiatives and the upcoming Summit of the Future.
This comprehensive course examines the transformation of multilateral engagement for the 21st century. Led by Prof. Patrick Paul Walsh and featuring insights from global experts, you'll explore the UN Secretary-General's Our Common Agenda and preparations for the 2024 Summit of the Future. Learn about key policy areas including global financing, peace and security, digital cooperation, youth engagement, and governance reform. The course connects theory with practical implementation through high-profile lectures and case studies, preparing you to contribute to the future of international cooperation.
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What you'll learn
Analyze progress and challenges in achieving the SDGs at their midpoint
Understand Our Common Agenda and the goals of the 2024 Summit of the Future
Examine key policy areas including financing, peace, digital cooperation, and governance
Explore practical ways to contribute to revitalizing global cooperation
Evaluate multilateral processes for adopting international compacts
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive examination of modern multilateralism and its role in achieving sustainable development. Through five main chapters, it covers crucial aspects of global cooperation including financing, peace and security, digital transformation, youth engagement, and governance reform. The curriculum features insights from world-renowned experts and explores key policy briefs informing the 2024 Summit of the Future. Students learn about practical approaches to revitalizing international cooperation and preparing for future global challenges.
Module I: Welcome to the Course
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Module II: The Five Chapters
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Module III: The Three Compacts
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Module IV: Enhancing multilateralism and thinking ahead
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Distinguished Scholar Leading Global Sustainable Development Education and Policy
Dr. Patrick Paul Walsh currently serves as Vice President of Education and Director of the SDG Academy at the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), while maintaining his position as Full Professor of International Development Studies at University College Dublin. After earning his Ph.D. in Economics from the London School of Economics in 1994, he has built an impressive career spanning academia, international development, and global policy. His journey includes significant roles at Trinity College Dublin as Professor of Economics and Dean of Social and Human Sciences, visiting positions at KU Leuven, Harvard University, and Columbia University, where he was instrumental in shaping the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. As Senior Adviser to SDSN and representative of the UN Scientific and Technological Community Major Group, he played a crucial role in the inter-governmental negotiations that produced the UN 2030 Agenda. His academic contributions include supervising 30 Ph.D. students, publishing in prestigious journals, and developing courses across multiple institutions. Currently, he leads UCD's engagement with the UN Economic and Social Council while serving as President of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, continuing his work on sustainable development education informed by science, practice, and policy.
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