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About the Course

In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adopted by 193 member states, the goals represent an important international step in setting humanity on a trajectory towards sustainable development. Within this course, you will get a historical overview of how sustainability has been understood, as well as a thorough introduction to the SDGs – what they are, how progress can be measured, and how the SDGs are relevant for the management of the global systems supporting humanity. The course will examine how various societal actors are responding to and implementing the SDGs. While all of the SDGs are essential to sustainable development, SDG 13, Climate Action, is usually perceived as the most urgent in terms of the need for a swift implementation on a global scale. Therefore, particular focus is given to this SDG. Through the course, you will gain up-to-date knowledge of the current understanding of human impacts on the Earth at the planetary level. Progress towards establishing global management of human interactions with the climate system within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is also discussed. The course is designed and taught by Professor Katherine Richardson, who is a member of the 15-person panel appointed by the UN General Secretary in 2016 to write the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report. In each lecture, Katherine interviews experts who provide insights relevant to the topic at hand....

Top reviews

JJ

Jul 16, 2020

I loved it, ver interesting and relevant information to the situation we face nowadays! Everyone should take this course to understand that we must evolve as a society to have a better world for all.

JM

Jul 19, 2020

Thank you for offering this course (The Sustainable Development Goals-A global transdisciplinary vision for the future). I have passed it but I am not sure how can i get the certificate at this stage.

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By Adil M

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Feb 5, 2025

The course was both informative and interesting, offering valuable insights and engaging content throughout.

By Stephen A H

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Jun 23, 2019

This course was great and helped me understand the fundamentals behind the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

By Lincoln M A

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Apr 14, 2018

Basic, however, well didactic so you want to get general information on the 2013 agenda. I reaaly recommend.

By Jaya

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Mar 13, 2024

This course was fantastic. Learned a lot. Loved the concept of Doughnut Economics. It makes so much sense!!

By Dr.Deepjyoti M

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Jun 4, 2021

This is course brings a insightful thought to initiate at an own individual level to bring atleast one SDG.

By Wagdy A M A

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May 14, 2021

I previously studied a sustainable development course previously to updating my skills in humanitarian work

By Stephen M

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Feb 7, 2021

Brilliant course. I feel a lot more educated about sustainability and the challenges we face going forward.

By Daiane R

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Dec 28, 2020

Excellent and interesting course, I liked very much and I learned a lot with the extras readings. Thank you

By Ritu P

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Mar 12, 2020

Very easy to comprehend text. Detailed linkages between SDGs. Format of taking to experts was very helpful.

By Neel S

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Jul 17, 2019

It is a very good course for any one who wants to know the implications of policy making on the environment

By prince k

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May 5, 2022

Enlightening and awakening course .every one must do this course to save our earth for future generations.

By R. K L

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Jul 15, 2021

This course provides a holistic point of view. It helps all learners with various educational backgrounds.

By Fatima Z

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Jan 9, 2021

Very good course

Every one should know about sustainability and should study about sustainable development.

By Sevinj A

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Dec 12, 2020

I liked the course very much. Professor Katherine Richardson describes very nicely, in an explanatory way.

By Robert T

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Sep 2, 2018

ideal to get a glimpse of the SGDs and their meaning for society and all social as well as economic actors

By Monica R K

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Nov 15, 2022

Very insightful. The material is so compact and easy to understand! Thank you for providing this course.

By Christine M

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Apr 20, 2020

Lectures were very clear and provided straightforward information. The program was very well-organized.

By Rio K

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Jan 23, 2021

Excellent program, it is good for my job, I get a lot of SGDs knowledge from this program.

Thank you :)

By Abhishek D G

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Sep 23, 2020

The course was very helpful for me. It was designed very well and presentation was also ver attractive.

By Riya C

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May 25, 2020

learn about challenges in the future ahead, very well explained, thanks to the university and coursera.

By Pierre S

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Aug 6, 2019

Great course with interesting insights and links to necessary sources and reports on the matter of SDGs

By Al-Mahroof M

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Nov 17, 2022

a very insightful and well packaged course that is easy to understand with ample citation and examples

By Satya P N

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Sep 17, 2022

It is indeed a wonderful introductiry course on SDG! Superb. Fully enlightened...Thank you Professor.

By Tumoroh C B

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May 24, 2020

This course helped me undo and understand better what I used to think about the SDG.

Thank you so much.

By christelle n

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Nov 20, 2020

This course is highly recommended for those who are interested in SDG's and climate change specially.