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About the Course

Extreme weather events, wars, famine and environmental destruction are just a few of the wicked problems faced by humanity. That’s why in 2015 the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This agenda includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that target the big challenges such as how to eliminate poverty, how to protect the environment and how to bring about peace. Every member state committed to achieving these goals by 2030. What can businesses do to counter climate change and create a sustainable business culture? Why is this relevant for business anyway? Explore how business can contribute to a better future for people AND the planet without giving up profits. This course has been developed by Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University (RSM). It focuses on the role of businesses in achieving the SDGs. You will gain insights from leaders of international companies and academics in business and management who will guide you through the issue of how businesses can contribute to the SDGs. The course received a 'MOOC Award of Excellence' by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the SDG Academy in September 2019 (https://www.unsdsn.org/2019-sdsn-awards-of-excellence-winners-announced) After completing this course you will: • know what the SDGs are, why they are important and how each individual can be an agent for positive change in the world; • understand the role of business in the transition to sustainable development to create a prosperous future for all; • be able to identify interconnectedness of the SDGs and the challenges behind solving them; • know how management insights can contribute to the SDGs; • be able to evaluate the effectiveness of current business strategies in contributing to the SDGs; • develop a positive, critical, aware and courageous attitude towards the SDGs. The course consists of seven units, each focusing on several aspects of sustainable development and taking one week to complete. You will study by watching videos, reading literature and by engaging in other activities such as weekly challenges. Assignments will consist of quizzes, discussions with your fellow students, and challenges to implement in your daily life. Are you ready to find out how you can be an agent for positive change? Register now!...

Top reviews

MV

Nov 29, 2023

Very useful information about the SDGs and the interconnection between them. Easy and interesting to follow, with many real and inspiring examples of how companies contribute to achieving the SDGs.

SS

Mar 5, 2023

Great course and I insist everyone do this course irrespective of their background as it is something that everyone must know so that even they could contribute to achieving one or all the SDGs.

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By SAADURYA K V S

Sep 28, 2020

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By Ленский Д В

May 5, 2020

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By منير ح

Oct 23, 2023

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May 25, 2020

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By Viola D

Oct 20, 2020

Great content and much to learn, especially for those who do not have much time at hand. I would have preferred some kind of limitation on the quizzes or perhaps peer-graded assignments to elevate the difficulty of the course and make it feel like even more of an achievement. I recommend it for both beginners and those with existing knowledge of the SDGs.

By Bogadi M

Mar 29, 2023

i used to think this platform was fraud and the online classes and quizzes were probably not ''academic'' but i gave it a shot and i can say to someone who doubts this platform and the courses, Give it a try, i have definitely learnt so much and i will be a regular user of this platform.

By Pamila F

Jan 27, 2021

This was a comprehensive course that covered practical examples of how business incorporated the SDG's into their operations. And it had lots of reading material that you can further read to build your foundation of knowledge.

By Adwoa B A

Jun 8, 2021

I enjoyed this course. It's been a great source of knowledge and got me stretching my thoughts and daring a few new things. It would help my career shift into development projects. Thank you!

By Saurabh S

May 23, 2021

The MOOC is a collections of lessons and learnings from multiple experts, businesses. The videos are very diverse. I felt some case studies were not enough relevant to the SDGs discussed.

By Nur Q A b J

Aug 8, 2022

Very well cover the topics but might improved with relevant topics that related with current situation, try to give simple instruction and also relevant questions that need to be asked.

By Fabio C

Mar 3, 2023

SDG very interesting course to go in deep analysis about the targeted goal of Global Sustainability. S1 up to S17 everyone deserve all the attention to be followed up.

By CK

Jan 12, 2023

Thank you very much for creating such an informative, educational, and up-to-date course! Look forward to learning other SDG/Sustainability courses.

By Sridhar M

Jan 26, 2020

Very good course on providing the overview and establishing the challenges and the opportunities to move forward in the journey to achieve SDG 2030.

By Christof v d H

Aug 10, 2023

Good introduction to the SDGs and high level pointers towards the application in business

Some of the examples / references could be updated.

By Khulud A

Sep 17, 2023

This course helps you to be agents of saccessibility and impossible of positive change taking a right action to word Global warming global

By Fiona F

Aug 2, 2021

A comprehensive and well-structured course with key notes on SGDs explained, giving a good overview to audience for further exploration

By Claire K

Aug 28, 2020

good overview of the 17 SDG goals, their interactions and challenges, with examples of how businesses are putting them in place.

By Peter M

Sep 20, 2023

Good overview of the SDGs but not tangible enough to apply in business. For this you will need a more in-depth training.

By Karlygash Z

Dec 17, 2020

This course is so inspiring to everybody no matter who are you - a student, volunteer, employee or a business leader

By Albert d B

Jul 3, 2023

This course provides much information and inspiration through the multitude of experts speaking.

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By Naresh K G

Jan 20, 2021

Its a nice attempt to consolidate the SDGs. Performance of Luaren has been wonderful !

By Geraldine K

May 10, 2020

Great insights and learning on understanding and applying SDGs to business