How to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Learn how to implement the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and effective policy development.
Learn how to implement the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and effective policy development.
This comprehensive course explores the implementation of the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides detailed insights into the planning, financing, and policy frameworks needed to achieve these global objectives. The course examines societal transformations across sectors including education, health, energy, food systems, and urban development. Students learn about the roles of government, business, civil society, and international partnerships in advancing sustainable development.
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What you'll learn
Understand the scale and scope of the Sustainable Development Goals
Analyze societal transformations needed for SDG implementation
Evaluate governance and planning mechanisms for sustainable development
Explore financing strategies for SDG achievement
Assess the role of business sector in sustainable development
Examine civil society's contribution to global goals
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There are 7 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of implementing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. It covers essential aspects including financing mechanisms, policy development, stakeholder roles, and international cooperation. The curriculum emphasizes practical approaches to achieving sustainable development through various sectors while addressing challenges and opportunities in different contexts.
The SDG framework and Agenda 2030
Module 1
Transformation Pathways to Success
Module 2
Government and the SDGs
Module 3
SDG Financing
Module 4
The Business Sector and the SDGs
Module 5
Civil Society and the SDGs
Module 6
Global Partnerships for the SDGs
Module 7
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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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