The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Course offers you the opportunity to delve into a subject that is becoming increasingly relevant and in demand today. With growing global awareness of the need for equitable and environmentally friendly development, the SDGs have become a cornerstone for governments, businesses and civil society. Through this course, you will gain essential knowledge of the main trends in sustainable development, global governance and the role of the private sector in financing the 2030 Agenda. Furthermore, you will explore how partnerships and civil society engagement are crucial to the success of these goals. Taking this course will not only enable you to be at the forefront of a booming sector, but will also equip you to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Environment
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic concepts of sustainable development and its global significance.
- To analyse current trends in sustainable development and their impact at an international level.
- To identify the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their application in the Spanish context.
- To assess the role of global governance in the implementation of the SDGs.
- To explore how the private sector contributes to the financing of the 2030 Agenda.
- To examine the role of civil society and partnerships in achieving the SDGs.
- To propose new initiatives and strategies to support the 2030 Agenda from a range of perspectives.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, KEY TRENDS AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
Is there a limit to growth?
Key trends in sustainable development
Impact on the company
A brief introduction to the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda
Description of the SDGs, targets and key indicators
TEACHING UNIT 2. GLOBAL GOVERNANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF THE SDGs IN THE SPANISH CONTEXT
Global governance for sustainable development
Analysis of performance and overall indicators relating to the SDGs
National responsibilities regarding the 2030 Agenda
Action Plan for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Strategy
Detailed analysis of performance in relation to the SDGs
TEACHING UNIT 3. THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND FINANCING FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE 2030 AGENDA
A sustainable perspective from the private sector
Aligning business strategy with the SDGs and corporate reporting
Funding and market opportunities for the SDGs
Funding the Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs in engineering and infrastructure
TEACHING UNIT 4. CIVIL SOCIETY, PARTNERSHIPS AND NEW EFFORTS TOWARDS THE 2030 AGENDA
The role of civil society, the third sector and activism
Education for the SDGs
Public-Private Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Digitalisation, data and emerging technologies for the SDGs
Effective communication on the SDGs
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