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Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

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Course Summary

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon leads this course on sustainable development, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing our world today. Learn about the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and how they can be achieved through policy, technology, and innovation.

Key Learning Points

Gain an understanding of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Learn about the importance of sustainability in today's world
Explore innovative solutions for achieving sustainable development

Learning Outcomes

Understand the importance of sustainable development
Learn about innovative solutions for achieving sustainable development
Gain insight into the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and how they can be achieved

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of environmental issues and policy
Interest in sustainability and sustainable development

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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The course is designed for people that want to learn about the latest development agenda the international community agreed to achieve by 2030. Structured around the five pillars of Agenda 2030 – people, prosperity, planet, peace and justice, and partnership, students will learn that these pillars are interconnected and need to be integrated in practical policy-making and operational activities for development, in both developed and developing country settings. Following an introductory module on the main concepts of Agenda 2030 and the SDGs, successive modules will provide the foundation behind the SDGs for people, prosperity and planet, peace and partnership. A final module will explore the way forward and provide channels that the young generation can participate to integrate the SDGs in the policy-making of the students’ resident countries.

Outline

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Course Introduction
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Introduction
What is the 2030 Development Agenda?
From MDGs to SDGs
Who decided on the SDGs?
Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations
What are the 17 SDGs?
Key Characteristics of the SDGs
How to remember the SDGs: The 5 Ps
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Week 1 Quiz

People
Introduction
What is Poverty? Part I
What is Poverty? Part II
Is Poverty Increasing or Decreasing?
Extreme Poverty
Interconnected Nature of Poverty
Call to Action: Eradicating Extreme Poverty
Poverty & Education Part I
Poverty & Education Part II
Poverty & Gender Equality
Case Study: Reforming Health Care in Bahrain Part I
Case Study: Reforming Health Care in Bahrain Part II
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Week 2 Quiz

Planet
Introduction
Recycling is not an option, but a must!
Biodiversity
Ecosystem Services and Commoner's Laws of Ecology
Climate Change and its Global Effects
Climate Change and the Paris Agreement Part I
Climate Change and the Paris Agreement Part II
Climate Change: Mitigation
Climate Change: Adaptation
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Week 3 Quiz

Prosperity
Introduction
Green Jobs
Green Buildings
Green Energy
Social Innovation and the SDG 2030 Agenda
Social Innovation and Sustainable Development
Social Innovation and Collective Impact
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Week 4 Quiz

Peace & Partnership
Introduction
Peace through Social Inclusion
Global Governance & Citizenship
Foundation & Values of SDGs
Partnerships for the Goals
Case Study: Civil Society Impact Part I
Case Study: Civil Society Impact Part II
Corporate Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility
Measuring Progress on Sustainable Development
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Week 5 Quiz

Youth & SDG Implementation
Introduction
Role of the University for Civic Engagement
Education Case Study
Humanitarian and Environmental Agendas Part I: The Tensions
Humanitarian and Environmental Agendas Part II: Reconciliation
Citizen-Led Accountability Part I
Citizen-Led Accountability Part II
Lifelong Learning
Case Study: Lifelong Learning
World Bank: Empowering Young People
World Bank: Case Study Part I
World Bank: Case Study Part II
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Week 6 Quiz

Final Project

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Discover the principles and practices of sustainable development with Ban Ki-moon. This course received great reviews from users who found it informative, engaging and thought-provoking. Many users praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of sustainable development topics.