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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 11, 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 15, 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 Khulud A

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Sep 17, 2023

This course helps you to be agents of saccessibility and impossible of positive change taking a right action to word Global warming global

By Fiona F

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Aug 2, 2021

A comprehensive and well-structured course with key notes on SGDs explained, giving a good overview to audience for further exploration

By Claire K

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Aug 29, 2020

good overview of the 17 SDG goals, their interactions and challenges, with examples of how businesses are putting them in place.

By Peter M

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Sep 20, 2023

Good overview of the SDGs but not tangible enough to apply in business. For this you will need a more in-depth training.

By Karla Z

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Dec 17, 2020

This course is so inspiring to everybody no matter who are you - a student, volunteer, employee or a business leader

By Albert d B

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Jul 3, 2023

This course provides much information and inspiration through the multitude of experts speaking.

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By Naresh K G

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Jan 20, 2021

Its a nice attempt to consolidate the SDGs. Performance of Luaren has been wonderful !

By Dr. S B

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Sep 1, 2024

Great insights on SDGs and how organizations are taking initiatives to promote this.

By Geraldine K

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May 10, 2020

Great insights and learning on understanding and applying SDGs to business

By Essa A R

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May 12, 2023

A great course to learn about sustainability and SDGs

By Olivier

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Jul 17, 2022

Good way to get a general understanding of the topic.

By Yash S

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Jun 25, 2021

A good course to develop understanding of the SDGs.

By Jonathan G T

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Aug 22, 2019

Very educational and inspiring!

By Fizzo C

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Feb 22, 2023

Insightful and practical

By Abigail R

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May 2, 2024

a geat course

By Sousou M

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Jul 18, 2020

Very good

By Sayantan S

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Apr 25, 2022

Good

By Luca L

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Feb 19, 2024

Videos have zero engagement because people are reading a script, but the course is interesting.

By Singaravellen C

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Jun 1, 2024

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By Steven B

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Nov 7, 2024

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By Jean v

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Apr 12, 2022

Not very fact orientated. It's mostly lisitng the goals, being nice to nature and promoting WWF agandas and tools. Maybe good for non-educated real beginners to SDGs. All in all, this course is just a list of buzzwords and wishful thinking.

By alok k d

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Feb 16, 2023

what about certificate