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About the Course

In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adopted by 193 member states, the goals represent an important international step in setting humanity on a trajectory towards sustainable development. Within this course, you will get a historical overview of how sustainability has been understood, as well as a thorough introduction to the SDGs – what they are, how progress can be measured, and how the SDGs are relevant for the management of the global systems supporting humanity. The course will examine how various societal actors are responding to and implementing the SDGs. While all of the SDGs are essential to sustainable development, SDG 13, Climate Action, is usually perceived as the most urgent in terms of the need for a swift implementation on a global scale. Therefore, particular focus is given to this SDG. Through the course, you will gain up-to-date knowledge of the current understanding of human impacts on the Earth at the planetary level. Progress towards establishing global management of human interactions with the climate system within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is also discussed. The course is designed and taught by Professor Katherine Richardson, who is a member of the 15-person panel appointed by the UN General Secretary in 2016 to write the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report. In each lecture, Katherine interviews experts who provide insights relevant to the topic at hand....

Top reviews

JM

Jul 18, 2020

Thank you for offering this course (The Sustainable Development Goals-A global transdisciplinary vision for the future). I have passed it but I am not sure how can i get the certificate at this stage.

JJ

Jul 15, 2020

I loved it, ver interesting and relevant information to the situation we face nowadays! Everyone should take this course to understand that we must evolve as a society to have a better world for all.

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By Godfred A N

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May 16, 2020

I have enjoyed every part of the course and most especially our guest who took us through various informative discussions

By Asadullah

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Jul 18, 2020

THE EXCELLENT COURSE

"THANK YOU SO MUCH" Respected Madam Katherine Richardson

University of COPENHAGEN

AND Coursera Team

By Ujala B

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Jul 3, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. I am a biologist by profession and this course helped understand the bigger picture of SDG

By Lee S Y

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Mar 13, 2018

Short and sweet! Provides a concise introduction to Sustainable Development Goals for absolute beginners in the subject.

By Nusayer A

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Aug 24, 2020

The whole course was very well organized & I understood the topics very well. I recommend everyone to take this course.

By Ijeoma O

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May 12, 2018

bringing in different experts was refreshing and insightful, I however will need to read up more on SDGs and resilience

By Uthra R

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Oct 31, 2021

Exactly what I was looking for . Quality of material , interviews and additional reading material were all top notch !

By JEETENDRA K

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Aug 15, 2021

fantastic lecture and resources to understand sustainable development Goals with elements of criticality and analysis.

By Mukesh L

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May 4, 2021

Thank you for this course. I get know experience and knowledge which are useful. I'll use some of them during my life.

By sachin p

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Aug 1, 2019

It was really an awesome course with lot of insights from various field experts. I am looking forward to such courses.

By Lira M

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Nov 5, 2020

Very informative and inspiring! This course has been a huge help for me in my chosen profession. Thank you very much!

By Ørjan A

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Dec 28, 2019

This is the best course to increase knowledge about the sustainable development goals and where this work is heading.

By Bjorn S

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Nov 11, 2019

Super insightful and perspective changing in a relatively limited amount of time, certainly a sustainable investment.

By Rhiana A

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Jul 28, 2021

Really great coure to understand the basics of the UN SGD's and get you started in digging deeper and learning more

By Mariam A

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Jan 19, 2020

Incredible course with in depth material to give you the foundation you need in this field. Thank you for everything

By Joanne L

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Oct 25, 2019

This course gives beginners a comprehensive overview of what SGDs is. The course is interesting and easy to follow.

By Graciela B S

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May 22, 2024

I would like to have more interaction with the course leader and to have the option of job placement for graduates.

By Waseem A

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Sep 9, 2022

This is very informative course for the beginners who are going to start their career in substainable development.

By Mooreyameen M

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Jul 24, 2021

Excellent high level introduction to the UN SDGs that comes with insights into the thinking and design of the SDGs.

By Theivakumaran J

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Jul 24, 2020

Avoid the lengthy video and ensure that videos not exceeds 15 minutes if required more time then break into 2 part.

By Zafar I K

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Feb 12, 2025

An easy-to-follow and brainstorming course, it opens horizons for thinking for our blue planet and it's habitants.

By Imashev G

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Mar 23, 2022

Thanks to the creators of the course a very informative course, it was useful in the study of environmental issues

By Carlos A G

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Nov 3, 2022

it is a great way to start and initiate in a clear manner towards a good understanding of Sustainable Development

By Саченко Л А

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Nov 14, 2020

Brilliant course by prof. Katherine Richardson. She uses holistic approach and deals simply with complex things.