Achieving Sustainable Development
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Achieving Sustainable Development at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website  |
Credential | Certificate |
Achieving Sustainable Development at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 4 weeks
- Weekly study 4 hours
- 100% online Learn at your own pace
Achieving Sustainable Development at FutureLearn Course details
- Governments of the world have signed up to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a UN initiative for international development. They are targets for improving the world by 2030, including: health, environment, education, and security. But will they have an impact on the lives of people?
- On this course you will critically consider key SDGs including peace, healthcare, sustainable cities, and water and sanitation. You will examine the ways in which development really can be sustainable, its impact on communities, and how it can make a difference to real lives.
Achieving Sustainable Development at FutureLearn Curriculum
Peace, justice, and strong institutions
Welcome to the course
Sustainable development: A global challenge
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Insitutions
Violence and development
Inclusive institutions
Reflecting on the first week
Sustainability and health
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Nutrition: The foundation of health
Maternal, child, and reproductive health in focus
The changing face of disease
Reflecting on the second week
Sustainable water, sanitation, and cities
Sustainable water, sanitation and cities
Water sources and treatment
Rural and urban water supply and sanitation
Urbanization and infrastructure
Eco-cities and the environment
Reflecting on the third week
The impact of sustainable development
What's the big picture?
Measuring the impact of sustainable development
Exploring impact: The Inspiring Women project
Where does this leave us?
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Student Forum
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