The sustainability agenda is currently key to companies, governments and citizens. It’s vital for people to have first-hand knowledge of the basic concepts in order to understand all issues related to sustainability as a vector of systemic change in the economy, society, companies and our lives.
The course is an introduction to sustainability, regarded as a cross-cutting discipline in our society (in the public and private international spheres) that’s based on the most updated public information on economic, social and environmental issues. It outlines how sustainability is holistically applicable to everyday situations in the population, natural resource use and the global economy and in its interaction with the biosphere, as well as social factors such as a fair transition, equity, equality, diversity, human rights, education and health.
By the end of this course you’ll have obtained a broad overview of the key challenges and potential solutions to achieve sustainable, socially just and environmentally possible development while respecting the planetary boundaries.
This module introduces the definitions of sustainability within a global context of permanent change affecting the current and future generations. The international sustainability reference frameworks are also presented.
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8 Videos17 Lektüren2 Aufgaben
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8 Videos•Insgesamt 14 Minuten
Welcome to the course •2 Minuten
What’s sustainability? •1 Minute
Other meanings of sustainability •2 Minuten
Sustainability vis-à-vis the five current crises •2 Minuten
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)•1 Minute
Major challenges•2 Minuten
Another way of viewing the SDGs•2 Minuten
How did the Paris Agreement come about?•1 Minute
17 Lektüren•Insgesamt 167 Minuten
Why is sustainability important?•5 Minuten
Concept and chronology•10 Minuten
Would you like to learn more about sustainability? •5 Minuten
Effects of the pandemic: Health crisis•5 Minuten
Effects of the pandemic: Economic crisis•5 Minuten
Effects of the pandemic: Social crisis •20 Minuten
Effects of the pandemic: Environmental crisis •15 Minuten
Effects of the pandemic: Political crisis•5 Minuten
Would you like to learn more about the SDGs?•20 Minuten
The role of companies in the 2030 Agenda•10 Minuten
The role of SMEs in the 2030 Agenda•5 Minuten
The five steps of the SDG Compass•20 Minuten
Let’s take a look at an example: Upcycling the Ocean•2 Minuten
How are the countries doing?•10 Minuten
A global agreement on climate action •10 Minuten
Climate change mitigation and adaptation•10 Minuten
What can companies do?•10 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 15 Minuten
Show what you have learned•5 Minuten
Show what you have learned•10 Minuten
Actors of change, environment and climate change
Modul 2•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
Stakeholders are key to the sustainability of organizations. Throughout this module we’ll seek to understand the role of each of them and their expectations when it comes to creating economic, social and environmental value in the short, mid and long terms. We’ll also explore the concepts and definitions of the first sustainability pillar: “Environment”.
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13 Videos•Insgesamt 39 Minuten
The Stakeholder Radar•2 Minuten
Actors of change towards a just and regenerative society (I)•10 Minuten
Actors of change towards a just and regenerative society (II)•9 Minuten
Actors of change towards a just and regenerative society (III)•6 Minuten
The tragedy of the commons •1 Minute
Human exploitation and the effects of climate change •2 Minuten
What do the experts think?•1 Minute
Energy use and the energy transition •1 Minute
Water and agriculture: Two interrelated systems •1 Minute
A brief introduction to environmental policies •1 Minute
Terrestrial ecosystems: why are they important? •2 Minuten
Marine ecosystems: why are they important? •1 Minute
The impact of climate change on people, society and companies•1 Minute
15 Lektüren•Insgesamt 145 Minuten
Actors of change •10 Minuten
Would you like to learn more about the Stakeholder Radar? •5 Minuten
How can we secure their engagement? •15 Minuten
Let’s take a look at an example: Self-regulation of water resources •5 Minuten
Goals, scenarios and situations•5 Minuten
The transition towards a more sustainable energy model (I) •15 Minuten
The transition towards a more sustainable energy model (II)•15 Minuten
Sustainability-related challenges •5 Minuten
Greenhouse gas emissions •10 Minuten
The environmental impact of agriculture and food•10 Minuten
Let’s take a look at an example: pollution in cities•5 Minuten
Biodiversity, forests and species•20 Minuten
Human rights and biodiversity •5 Minuten
Ocean conservation •10 Minuten
What can companies do?•10 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Show what you have learned•5 Minuten
Show what you have learned•5 Minuten
Inclusive economic growth, sustainability and sustainable finance
Modul 3•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module we’ll learn some concepts related to the other two sustainability pillars: “Economic” and “Social”. The concept of inclusive and population growth within the framework of limited resources will be further explored. Human rights, gender equality and the relationship between the socio-economic SDGs and sustainable development will be covered in a cross-cutting manner.
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4 Videos•Insgesamt 6 Minuten
The economic and social context •2 Minuten
Population growth •1 Minute
Human rights and equality•1 Minute
The role of finance in sustainable development •2 Minuten
11 Lektüren•Insgesamt 140 Minuten
Economic growth•10 Minuten
Let’s take a look at an example: China•20 Minuten
Historical growth of the world’s population •10 Minuten
Causes and consequences of population growth •10 Minuten
Projections and trends in the evolution of the world population•10 Minuten
The protect, respect and remedy framework•10 Minuten
What can companies do?•25 Minuten
The Corporate Human Rights Benchmark (CHRB) Report•15 Minuten
Why is the financial sector important in the transition towards a sustainable future? •10 Minuten
The key role of regulation in the sustainable transition•10 Minuten
Challenges and opportunities•10 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Show what you have learned•5 Minuten
Show what you have learned•5 Minuten
Sustainability measurement and reporting
Modul 4•3 Stunden abzuschließen
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In this final module we’ll examine the tools available for measuring and reporting sustainability. We’ll also summarize the previous modules to pool some conclusions and a vision of the global sustainability trends for the forthcoming decades of the 21st century.
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3 Videos•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Tools for measuring sustainability•1 Minute
Measuring what really matters•1 Minute
What have you learned? •3 Minuten
9 Lektüren•Insgesamt 170 Minuten
Why are sustainability reports important?•10 Minuten
The benefits of disclosure and transparency •10 Minuten
BBVA’s materiality matrix•30 Minuten
How to measure biodiversity and the ecosystems•10 Minuten
Sustainability report•10 Minuten
Would you like to find out more about Week 1?•30 Minuten
Would you like to find out more about Week 2?•30 Minuten
Would you like to find out more about Week 3?•25 Minuten
Would you like to find out more about Week 4?•15 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Show what you have learned•5 Minuten
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