Yonsei University - Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon
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Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon at Coursera Overview
Duration | 16 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon at Coursera Course details
- 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.
- To get a better idea of our course, we welcome you to take a look at our promotional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KATSb73TeB4
Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon at Coursera Curriculum
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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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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