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Ethics in Action
by Dr. William Vendley , Jeffrey D. Sachs- 0.0
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10 Weeks
What do the world's great religious and secular philosophies have to say about ethical conduct? Which virtues are common across faiths? And what role do religious communities have to play in building a more just and sustainable world? This examination of what makes a "good person"--called virtue ethics--has long been the purview of philosophers and theologians....
$49
Sustainable Development: The Post-Capitalist Order
by Jeffrey D. Sachs- 0.0
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8 Weeks
Sustainable development represents a shift from our current system of inequitable capitalism to one that prioritizes prosperity for all, while remaining conscious of its environmental impact and sustainability for future generations. Our present system of global capitalism is flawed. The topics covered range from market economics to education, gender equality, international trade, financing, and more....
$49
Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home
by Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson , Jeffrey D. Sachs , Bishop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo , Dr. Anthony Annett- 0.0
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1 Weeks
A mini-course on the urgent call to action: protect the earth and its inhabitants from ruin. What is “Laudato Si”? First presented by Pope Francis – spiritual leader to the world’s 1. 2 billion Catholics – to his faith-based cohort, it is a call to action addressed not only to Catholics, but to all people of the world....
$25
From the Ground Up: Managing and Preserving Our Terrestrial Ecosystems
by Virgilio Viana , Thomas Lovejoy , Jeffrey D. Sachs , Rita Mesquita- 0.0
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9 Weeks
How can we preserve, restore, manage and sustainably use terrestrial ecosystems? Join us as we explore this question in the Brazilian Amazon and around the world. Examine our reliance on the Earth’s resources –and vice versa – and you will discover a stunning tapestry of complex interactions between ecosystems and human life....
$49
Work and Employment for a Sustainable Future
by Jeffrey D. Sachs , Jeemol Unni , Martha Chen , Kailash Satyarthi- 0.0
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6 Weeks
We are living in a financially fragile world. There is economic growth, but not enough opportunities to find decent work. Globally, more than 200 million people are still unemployed, but there has been progress in standards of labour and work. This is not sustainable. This course is for: Policy professionals who want to understand frameworks for SDG planning...
$49
How to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
by Jeffrey D. Sachs- 0.0
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7 Weeks
The world has adopted an ambitious agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals, to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Learn how we can achieve these goals through careful planning and engagement of diverse stakeholders. This ambitious agenda is a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity....
$49
Age of Sustainable Development
by Jeffrey D. Sachs- 0.0
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14 Weeks
Learn the basics of sustainable development -- what it is, why it's important and how we can achieve it. Sustainable development is the most urgent challenge facing humanity. Its fundamental question is: How can the world economy continue to develop in a way that is socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable? This course is for:...
$49
Climate Change Science and Negotiations
by Jeffrey D. Sachs , Emmanuel Guérin- 0.0
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10 Weeks
Humanity is up against a tight timeline to address climate change. Learn how we can deeply decarbonize the global energy systems, and put the world on a 2°C pathway. The time to address climate change is now. Please note: This course was created before the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP21 – in Paris....
$49
Sector Extractivo: sostenibilidad y desarrollo en América Latina y el Caribe
by Natascha Nunes da Cunha , Jeffrey D. Sachs , Paul Collier , Patrick Heller- 0.0
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10 Weeks
Este curso explora las oportunidades y los desafíos en el uso del petróleo, el gas y los recursos minerales para impulsar el desarrollo sostenible en América Latina y el Caribe. Los recursos naturales representan una oportunidad potencialmente transformadora para apoyar el desarrollo, pero en última instancia son finitos. ¿Cómo podemos aprovecharlos al máximo sin destruir el planeta?...
$25
Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development
by Jeffrey D. Sachs- 0.0
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1 Weeks
What is a sustainable city? Learn the basics here. According to the United Nations, urbanization and population growth could result in an increase of 2. 5 billion people into urban populations by 2050, with associated impacts ranging from increased transportation needs to more building. How do we make cities sustainable to support this growth?...
$25
