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From the course by Yonsei University

Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

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Yonsei University

Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

30 ratings

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

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Prosperity

Where the last module focused on the activities within the 2030 Agenda to tackle the problems related to the Planet, this week will focus on the prosperity element of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Economic development is a key component in any development agenda. You will be analyzing the past trends of economic and political development and will be introduced to examples of how to achieve sustainable economic development. We will touch upon concepts of sustainable economic trends such as social innovation and green jobs, buildings and energy sources.

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Meet the Instructors

Ban Ki-moon
Distinguished Chair Professor
Institute for Global Engagement and Empowerment

This week, we will be talking about

the third P in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The third P in the 2030 Agenda is about prosperity.

Prosperity focus on different aspects in economy.

More specifically, the prosperity is closely related

to goal seven to goal 11 of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Development Goal seven talks about affordable and clean energy.

Energy in today's world is one of the most essential elements in everyday lives for all.

It is very difficult,

or even impossible in today's world to live without energy sources.

However, the lack of clean energy means detrimental effects to the environment.

And therefore, goal seven not only looks at environmental issues on energy,

but also looking into efficiency and bringing energy sources to all.

Goal eight refers to decent work and economic growth.

Within the Millennium Development Goals,

the eradication of poverty was the main goals.

Agenda 2030 embraced a deed for the eradication of poverty,

but through decent work for all.

In relation to decent work,

goal eight also emphasize the need for economic development.

Countries around the world should not depend on support from other countries,

but create sustainable economies for the future.

Goal nine looks into the details within

the economy showing importance of industry, innovation, and infrastructure.

Without infrastructure, industry and innovation,

economic development, and job opportunities do not happen.

Therefore, sustainable development emphasizes that nations need to pursue infrastructure,

do industry, and innovative technologies,

and strategies for the economy.

Goal 10 refers to reducing inequalities especially in the economic sector.

There are still inequalities in work, labor,

and the economy, which create unfair opportunities and exploitation.

Establishing a free and fair economic system,

is crucial to building a sustainable society.

Goal 11 emphasizes the idea of sustainable cities and communities.

As the world continues to urbanize,

the need for a more sustainable community has

become very important for people living in cities,

as well as for rural areas.

Building a greener city,

sustainable city is crucial to build a better future for our children,

and the next generation.

This week, we'll focus on prosperity,

and professors will discuss how

the international community is progressing in reaching these goals.

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