Sustainable Infrastructure on the Development Agenda

Sustainable Infrastructure on the Development Agenda

This course is part of Sustainable Infrastructure Specialization

Instructors: Alfred Hans Grunwaldt

What you'll learn

The importance and concept of sustainable infrastructure and its contributions to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
The relevance and pillars of sustainability throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure projects to address global challenges.
The economic and social benefits of including the private sector perspective in infrastructure portfolios.

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

In this course, you will delve into the concept and importance of sustainable infrastructure, and understand its crucial role in the economic recovery of the region. Additionally, you will discover how these projects can contribute to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.

We will help you appreciate the importance of a shared vision of sustainable infrastructure throughout the entire project lifecycle, providing you with the tools to face global challenges. We will explore the roles that the private sector can play in the development of sustainable infrastructure projects, and show you the economic and social benefits of incorporating this perspective into your projects. Moreover, we will introduce you to the pillars of sustainability within the integrated framework that enables the delivery of higher quality infrastructure, and help you understand the differences between this framework and the social and environmental safeguards in projects.

Infrastructure is the building block to support economic growth, productivity, the provision of services, and people’s quality of life. This course provides the concept of sustainable infrastructure and introduces the infrastructure framework developed by the IDB. It also outlines the global challenges regarding projects sustainability and the role of infrastructure in the region’s economic recovery.

What's included

7 videos6 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

7 videosTotal 34 minutes

1.2.1 What is sustainable infrastructure?7 minutes
1.2.2 The Paris Agreement2 minutes
1.2.5 A shared understanding of sustainable infrastructure5 minutes
1.3.1 Global challenges and sustainability during the project 5 minutes
1.3.2 Sustainable infrastructure in economic recovery4 minutes
1.3.4 The role of the private sector in investments5 minutes
1.3.7 Sustainable infrastructure in the project cycle6 minutes

6 readingsTotal 90 minutes

1.1.1 Important Course information15 minutes
1.1.2 Meet Your Instructors15 minutes
1.2.3 External video: SDGs - The 17 Sustainable Development Goals15 minutes
1.2.4 IDB Sustainable Infrastructure Framework15 minutes
1.3.5 Reasons to Support Sustainable Infrastructure after COVID-1915 minutes
1.3.8 Infographics: Phases of an infrastructure project15 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 31 minutes

1.2.6 Review what you’ve learned so far15 minutes
1.3.3 Review what you’ve learned so far6 minutes
1.3.6 Review what you’ve learned so far10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes

1.1.3 Introduce Yourself to Your Classmates20 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

1.1.4 Tell us About Yourself15 minutes

What's included

5 readings1 assignment1 plugin

5 readingsTotal 105 minutes

2.1.1 Hands-on activity: Projects in line with the country’s development strategy30 minutes
2.1.3 Request Your Digital Badge!15 minutes
2.2.1 Main Lessons of the Course15 minutes
2.2.2 Readings and Other Optional Resources30 minutes
2.2.4 Keep Learning15 minutes