The sustainability agenda is currently key to companies, governments and citizens. It’s vital for people to have first-hand knowledge of the basic concepts in order to understand all issues related to sustainability as a vector of systemic change in the economy, society, companies and our lives.
The course is an introduction to sustainability, regarded as a cross-cutting discipline in our society (in the public and private international spheres) that’s based on the most updated public information on economic, social and environmental issues. It outlines how sustainability is holistically applicable to everyday situations in the population, natural resource use and the global economy and in its interaction with the biosphere, as well as social factors such as a fair transition, equity, equality, diversity, human rights, education and health. By the end of this course you’ll have obtained a broad overview of the key challenges and potential solutions to achieve sustainable, socially just and environmentally possible development while respecting the planetary boundaries.
KD
Would encourage anyone and everyone to take this course or one similarly structured.
AD
Its a wonderful course that actually teaches you ABC of Sustainability.
PB
Thank you. I understood some of the basics what does it mean sustainable practices.
AW
Very concise overview over a complex topic! Both the videos and texts/infographics give insight into different crucial topics of the broad theme
RJ
Very educational and informative. A little background on environmental science/economics would help a lot through the course.
OO
A great course for those looking to dive into the sustainability space. No prior knowledge required too
ES
Sangat cocok untuk pemula, hanya saja pilihan Bahasa Indonesia belum tersedia.
AC
I learnt a lot in regards to sustainability and the 2030 Agenda. It's truly an eye opening course.
AG
Wonderful course to get a detailed idea about this expanding concept of Sustainability
KP
great start for introducing sustainable development
FR
Really good foundational course, it has stoked my appetite to learn more and delve deeper!
AD
contents are well researched. Subtitiles should be there in English for the videos
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An excellent introduction to Sustainability. In-depth knowledge and up-to-date and current links to relevant reports and resources. Highly recommend this course.
Good course to understand 'what' Sustainability is all about. People must be aware of this topic. Thank you Coursera team for creating this course.
A lot of reading materials which are good but should have been translated into videos. Also all the Spainish only examples and in Spainish is not useful; find other examples. Continuous mention of how developing countries fare better is SDG indicators and goals being misleading is biased. There needs to be congisance of climate change inequity based on various reasons such as: 1) colonialism, 2) developed nations and rapid and earlier industrialisation or 3) wealth disparity.
This is a good quick introduction to this subject. As its been a few years since this course was published, some of the information is out of date. Also a small amount of the information is misrepresented. Otherwise, this is a good way to start your journey in this subject.
This course gave me a really interesting first insight into sustainability. I realized this is not the end but just the beginning, because there is so much more to learn. I liked that it’s open for everyone and that it shows how sustainability is not only about the environment but also about human rights, labor, population, finance and even careers. these things were new to me and made me see how important it really is and how broad sustainability is, Thank you!
“The ABC of Sustainability” is a concise and insightful course that introduces the foundational concepts of sustainability in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. It effectively covers the environmental, social, and economic pillars of sustainability, using real-world examples and simple language. Ideal for beginners, the course highlights key terms, current challenges, and the role individuals and organizations play in promoting sustainable development.
The course lays a robust understanding of the concept of sustainability and the different dimensions it presents in today's world. Every professional should engage this course such that they are enabled with the right knowledge and observe trends and champion the necessity of sustainability across different fields and walks of life. Our planet is ours to commit to sustain for now and the future generations.
This course is perfect for green entrepreneurs and any environmental professional. It provides tools to access funding by understanding today's financial advantages of circular economy, climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, among others. Also gives you an insight into modern global environmental policies like Paris accords, 2030 Agenda and The Green New Deal.
Very well organized explanations to understanding sustainability, learning about the use of natural resources and forming opinions about social and environmental issues.. It would be more useful if English subtitles were added to the Spanish videos.
Very well laid out explanations and topics. I really was drawn to it's simplicity and continuous explanations. It has given me more reasons to support the SUSTAIANABILITY MEASURES being adopted in our planet
This course was an excellent introduction for someone that knows nothing about the topic. I come from a background in physics and found the course easy to follow even with my lack of economics terminology
Excellent course to understand sustainability for a beginner and it takes you through the course in a very systematic way so you can understand and register the topic in a better way,
Es perfecto para empezar a familiarizarse con términos y elementos de la sostenibilidad. Está bien estructurado y quedas con ganas de aprender mas.
Very concise overview over a complex topic! Both the videos and texts/infographics give insight into different crucial topics of the broad theme
Very educational and informative. A little background on environmental science/economics would help a lot through the course.
A great course for those looking to dive into the sustainability space. No prior knowledge required too
I learnt a lot in regards to sustainability and the 2030 Agenda. It's truly an eye opening course.
Really good foundational course, it has stoked my appetite to learn more and delve deeper!
Materi Kursus ini sangat membantu dalam proses pembelajaran terlebih dalam Sustainability
Wonderful course to get a detailed idea about this expanding concept of Sustainability