Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gain knowledge of the UN SDGs to help make a positive impact

It is unequivocal that human actions are causing widespread environmental damage. To help combat this, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a blueprint to address environmental challenges and achieve a brighter future for both people and the planet.

On this six-week course, you’ll gain a solid introduction to the UN SDGs to understand their importance to your professional and personal life.

You’ll cover three main topics; sustainable human rights and society, sustainable economy, and sustainable environment to help you systematically explore the SDGs.

Explore human rights and the sustainable economy

You’ll delve into the different SDGs that relate to human rights and a sustainable economy.

This includes sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), and affordable and clean energy (SDG 7).

Unpack the SDGs from the perspective of a sustainable environment

Next, you’ll uncover the ways SDGs can contribute to a sustainable environment.

Delving into climate action (SDG 13), life below water (SDG 14), life on land (SDG 15), and more, you’ll gain insights into how to protect our planet effectively.

Learn from the experts at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU)

On the final weeks of the course, you’ll explore the importance of international collaboration and partnerships in the battle against the climate crisis.

Learning from the experts at CYCU, you’ll finish the course with a sound understanding of the UN SDGs and how they can help both people and the planet prosper.

This course is designed for anyone interested in the SDGs and the relevant climate issues they aim to tackle.

It will be particularly useful for those who want to build a foundation for further studies in fields related to public policies.

• The Background of the SDGs and the Three Axes of Human Development: Human Rights, Economy, and Environment
• Welcome to the Introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• The Goals of SDGs from Human Rights Perspectives
• Sustainable Economy
• Environmental Sustainability
• The SDGs From the Perspective of Sustainable Human Rights
• People's Livelihood Issues: Goals 1 and 2
• Health and Sanitation Issues: Goals 3 and 6
• Education and Gender Equality Development: Goals 4 and 5
• Establishment of Justice and Institutions: Goal 11 & Goal 16
• The SDGs From the Perspective of a Sustainable Economy
• Workplace and Economy: Goal 8
• Industry and Construction: Goal 9
• Balanced Regional Development: Goal 10
• Consumption and Production: Goal 12
• The SDGs From the Perspective of a Sustainable Environment
• Climate Action: Goal 13
• Life Below Water: Goal 14
• Life on Land: Goal 15
• An Overview of the Development of International Collaboration and Partnerships for the SDGs
• The Current Status of Sustainable Human Rights in Global Cooperation and Partnership
• The Current Status of Sustainable Economy in the Global Partnership
• The Current Status of Sustainable Environment in the Global Partnership
• The Outlook for SDGs Partnerships
• What Factors Help People Take Actions in Our Daily Life: Putting Good Habits into Practice
• SDGs and Our Future: Issues and Policy Systems in Current Global System
• Sustainable Development and People's Life: A Well-Established and Sound Policy Network