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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

JJ

Sep 8, 2020

Very well designed. The content is very well structured and taught. Variety of people teaching their topics and short videos help in focusing and learning to the optimum

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.

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By Nneka O

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Feb 6, 2023

Simply amazing. I highly recommend

By Liset C

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Sep 30, 2021

The best course I have taken so far

By ANIL K

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Dec 1, 2020

Very good course to learn about SDG

By YENI V S

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Dec 23, 2022

It's was a great course. Thank you

By Lubica

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Aug 20, 2022

Great course! Highly recommended!

By Chin-Sun W

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Jun 16, 2022

Love the Humming Bird Challenges!

By Padmavathi

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Jun 14, 2025

Comprehensive and well designed.

By Wajid A

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Jul 26, 2020

Everyone undergo this course !!

By Kelsey M

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Aug 2, 2024

Great Intro Course to the SDGs

By Tahoor A

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Dec 1, 2021

excellent content and learning

By raghad k

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Oct 24, 2022

amazing teaching techniques

By Michael H U

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Oct 3, 2020

Amazing and inspiring course

By Mohammad A A

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Oct 29, 2023

Great course, great content

By Fadee A

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Jul 4, 2023

Great Course

Greate Tautor

By Hening S B A

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Jun 21, 2020

To be better in the future

By umer a

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Sep 3, 2023

Good amount of resources.

By Fatima N

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Mar 5, 2023

great to learn new things

By Michelle A

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Nov 17, 2022

Great to learn the basics

By priyanka p

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Jan 23, 2020

very well designed course

By Gajendra P S

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Aug 17, 2023

excellent course on SDGs

By Marsha C

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Nov 22, 2022

really interesting class

By Ahmed A

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Jan 19, 2025

Very informative course

By Bhupendra P S

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Mar 10, 2020

Thanks for the learning

By David M R

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Dec 11, 2019

Excellent course!!!!!!

By Vanessa N A

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Sep 14, 2020

An inspiring course!