Embark on an enlightening journey with our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills essential for navigating the thriving field of sustainable development. As global challenges intensify, understanding the SDGs is crucial for making meaningful contributions to society and the environment. This course explores sustainable trends, governance and the role of the private sector, providing a comprehensive overview of the 2030 Agenda. By exploring global governance models and the context in Spain, you’ll gain insights into effective strategies for sustainable progress. Engage with topics such as financing and civil society partnerships, preparing you to drive impactful change. With sustainability at the forefront of global priorities, professionals with expertise in this area are in high demand. Join us online and become a catalyst for sustainable transformation.
Course on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the core principles of sustainable development and global trends.
- To analyse the Sustainable Development Goals in the context of Spain.
- To identify the role of global governance in sustainable development.
- To examine the private sector’s contribution to the 2030 Agenda.
- To explore financing mechanisms for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
- To assess the role of civil society in promoting sustainable development.
- To assess the importance of partnerships in advancing the 2030 Agenda.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, MAJOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
Is there a limit to growth?
Key trends in sustainable development
Impacts on the company
A brief introduction to the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda
Description of the SDGs, targets and key indicators
UNIT 2. GLOBAL GOVERNANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND AN ANALYSIS OF THE SDGs IN THE CONTEXT OF SPAIN
Global governance for sustainable development
Analysis of global SDG performance and indicators
UNIT 3. THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND FINANCING FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE 2030 AGENDA
A sustainable perspective on the private sector
Aligning business strategy with the SDGs and corporate reporting
Financing and market opportunities for the SDGs
Funding the SDGs
SDGs in engineering and infrastructure
UNIT 4. CIVIL SOCIETY, PARTNERSHIPS AND NEW INITIATIVES FOR AGENDA 2030
A vision of civil society, the third sector and activism
Education for the SDGs
Public-private partnerships and stakeholder engagement
Digitisation, data and emerging technologies for the SDGs
Communicating the SDGs effectively