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Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 

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Overview

Shape a rewarding environmental career by gaining expertise of the UN SDGs and how to use them to tackle global problems.

Duration

6 weeks

Total fee

2,763

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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  • Earn a certificate from Chung Yuan Christian University
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Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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  • It is unequivocal that human actions are causing widespread environmental damage. To help combat this, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a blueprint to address environmental challenges and achieve a brighter future for both people and the planet.
  • On this six-week course, you'll gain a solid introduction to the UN SDGs to understand their importance to your professional and personal life.
  • You'll cover three main topics; sustainable human rights and society, sustainable economy, and sustainable environment to help you systematically explore the SDGs.
  • You'll delve into the different SDGs that relate to human rights and a sustainable economy.
  • This includes sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), and affordable and clean energy (SDG 7).
  • Next, you'll uncover the ways SDGs can contribute to a sustainable environment.
  • Delving into climate action (SDG 13), life below water (SDG 14), life on land (SDG 15), and more, you'll gain insights into how to protect our planet effectively.
  • On the final weeks of the course, you'll explore the importance of international collaboration and partnerships in the battle against the climate crisis.
  • Learning from the experts at CYCU, you'll finish the course with a sound understanding of the UN SDGs and how they can help both people and the planet prosper.
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Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

The Background of the SDGs and the Three Axes of Human Development: Human Rights, Economy, and Environment

Welcome to the Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The Goals of SDGs from Human Rights Perspectives

Sustainable Economy

Environmental Sustainability

The SDGs From the Perspective of Sustainable Human Rights

People's Livelihood Issues: Goals 1 and 2

Health and Sanitation Issues: Goals 3 and 6

Education and Gender Equality Development: Goals 4 and 5

Establishment of Justice and Institutions: Goal 11 & Goal 16

The SDGs From the Perspective of a Sustainable Economy

Workplace and Economy: Goal 8

Industry and Construction: Goal 9

Balanced Regional Development: Goal 10

Consumption and Production: Goal 12

The SDGs From the Perspective of a Sustainable Environment

Climate Action: Goal 13

Life Below Water: Goal 14

Life on Land: Goal 15

An Overview of the Development of International Collaboration and Partnerships for the SDGs

The Current Status of Sustainable Human Rights in Global Cooperation and Partnership

The Current Status of Sustainable Economy in the Global Partnership

The Current Status of Sustainable Environment in the Global Partnership

The Outlook for SDGs Partnerships

What Factors Help People Take Actions in Our Daily Life: Putting Good Habits into Practice

SDGs and Our Future: Issues and Policy Systems in Current Global System

Sustainable Development and People's Life: A Well-Established and Sound Policy Network

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