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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

AO

Jul 10, 2021

I like the topics on various subjects. The story of the hummingbird was particularly meaningful. I have understood the planetary boundaries beyond the basic definition.

AS

Jul 14, 2022

appriciate you for preparing this course and making me aware of such important subject. as you advised i will try my best even very small just like humming bird.

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By Julia N

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Jun 15, 2020

Great MOOC. A must for every business out there.

By Muhammad J Z

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Mar 24, 2025

It was very helpful, informative and insightful

By Wan M

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Aug 24, 2021

A very well designed course! Very informative!

By JD R

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Mar 17, 2024

Absolutely enjoyed learning from this course.

By Bilal K

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Apr 8, 2023

Very well explained and good content to read.

By Катерина Б

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Nov 1, 2022

An interesting and very informative course.

By Óscar I P H

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Sep 25, 2019

I really like the course and learned a lot!

By AmériPro A

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Aug 18, 2023

Super !!!! Very Informative and educative.

By Pablo U

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Feb 6, 2023

Super pedagogic course with clear examples

By Marianne

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Jun 21, 2022

Un curso muy práctico, ameno e interesante

By Ipshita D

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Apr 28, 2022

Very insightful course. Really enjoyed it.

By Asadullah

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Nov 24, 2020

AN EXCELLENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

By Abdullah M

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Aug 8, 2023

good course to improve living standrads

By Yury M V R

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Apr 1, 2020

High quality professors and information

By Volha A

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Nov 16, 2019

Informative, eye opening and motivating

By Nativa T V

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Mar 23, 2021

Conteúdo bem organizado e distribuído.

By Adriana B

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Aug 17, 2020

Well presented, thorough and inspiring

By Zeynab

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Feb 18, 2025

i really enjoy this course. thank you

By Zora L C

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Jul 18, 2023

very informative and easy to navigate

By El-Cheikh F K

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Jan 20, 2024

One of the best courses on Coursera!

By Esra K

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Sep 11, 2022

Many thanks for this amazing course!

By Yara A T M

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May 30, 2021

Insightful and a very strong course!

By ivonne c

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Aug 3, 2020

me encanto ha sido mi curso favorito

By Michiel R

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May 11, 2020

Very well introudction to the SDG's!

By muthu a

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Apr 4, 2023

Very good course to understand SDGs