Understanding the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learn how various sectors can contribute to achieving global sustainability by 2030.
Explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learn how various sectors can contribute to achieving global sustainability by 2030.
This comprehensive course introduces the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs. You'll learn about the goals' origins, implementation strategies, and the roles of different stakeholders in achieving them. The course covers national development plans, technological innovation, governance, and the crucial involvement of businesses and universities in advancing sustainable development.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental concepts and importance of the SDGs
Learn how modern technology and innovation support goal achievement
Explore the role of good governance in sustainable development
Understand how businesses can contribute to the SDG agenda
Discover universities' role in advancing sustainable development
Develop strategies for implementing SDGs at various levels
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by world leaders in 2015. Students learn about the goals' framework, implementation strategies, and the roles of various stakeholders. The curriculum covers sustainable development planning, technological innovation, governance, and the participation of businesses and universities in achieving these global objectives. Special emphasis is placed on practical applications and the shared responsibility for creating a sustainable future.
Getting to Know the Sustainable Development Goals
Module 1
Sustainable Development Plans
Module 2
Technology Innovation and the SDGs
Module 3
Good Governance and the SDGs
Module 4
Business and the SDGs
Module 5
Universities and the SDGs
Module 6
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Instructor
19 Courses
Sustainable Development and Economic Policy Pioneer
Jeffrey D. Sachs stands as one of the world's most influential economists and sustainable development experts, currently serving as University Professor at Columbia University and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development. His academic journey began at Harvard University, where he earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, and later served as the Galen L. Stone Professor of International Trade for over twenty years. Throughout his career, Sachs has shaped global policy as Special Advisor to three UN Secretaries-General, advising on both the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals. His expertise spans economic development, global macroeconomics, and poverty alleviation, having worked in more than 125 countries. As Director of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and President of SDG USA, he continues to drive sustainable development initiatives worldwide. His influential works include bestsellers such as "The End of Poverty," "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet," and "The Age of Sustainable Development." His achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the 2015 Blue Planet Prize and the 2022 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, while Time Magazine has twice named him among the world's 100 most influential leaders. Beyond his academic work, he serves as a Commissioner of the ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Development and maintains active engagement with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences on sustainable development issues.
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