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Introducing Sustainable Development

In this chapter, Professor Jeffrey Sachs introduces the course "Sustainable Development: the Post-Capitalist Order" and defines sustainable development. This video is not available under a Creative Commons license and should not be considered open content. However, the video is freely available for viewing or sharing with individuals or groups for educational purposes, such as in a classroom, workshop, or training. Please give attribution to the SDG Academy. Content may not be used…

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Scale and Scope of the SDGs

This chapter provides an overview of the course. It briefly discusses the various topics that will be covered including development of the SDGs, transformative pathways towards achieving the SDGs, cost and financing of the SDGs, and the various roles stakeholders will play. Dr. Sachs emphasizes the need to reset the pathway to development to ensure human rights, economic and social development, and a sustainable planet. The concept of people, planet, and prosperity is introduced.

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A Brief History of the SDGs

This chapter presents the origins of the SDGs, how they arose and why? The chapter conveys the core idea that clear goal-setting is essential for progress and examines the process through which the SDGs were established. Dr. Sachs begins a discussion of historic development by reaching back several decades to the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (1972) to the Millennium Development Goals to the present. This video is not available under a Creative Commons license and should…

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An Introduction to Sustainable Development

This lecture examines the different ideas behind sustainable development. It acts as an introduction to the complexities that make up the world in relation to sustainable development. This video is not available under a Creative Commons license and should not be considered open content. However, the video is freely available for viewing or sharing with individuals or groups for educational purposes, such as in a classroom, workshop, or training. Please give attribution to the SDG Academy.…

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The Role of Universities and SDSN

In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the role of universities in contributing to global partnerships for achieving the SDGs. He explains the history and formation of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, as well as its work as a global framework of universities.

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Leadership in the Corporate Sector | Paul Polman

Speaking from West Papua, Indonesia, where he was attending a high-level meeting on green investment, business leader Paul Polman shares his thoughts on the challenges business face when trying to become more sustainable, the need for corporate collaboration on sustainability policy, and the responsibility of business leaders to take action. Mr. Polman is the Co-founder & Chair of IMAGINE, Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, the B Team, Saïd Business School, and…

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Public Awareness and Consumer Activism

In this chapter, Professor Sachs talks about the importance of civil awareness of sustainable development and the desire of society to improve economic conditions, improve social inclusion, and move towards environmental sustainability. He provides cases of how citizens can be active, including ethical consumerism and behavioral shifts. This video is not available under a Creative Commons license and should not be considered open content. However, the video is freely available for viewing or…

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The Role of Business in the SDGs

In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the role of profit-oriented business in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. He explores the considerations that business managers should have in mind when considering the SDGs, including the role of the SDGs to define the kind of world and economy we want in the future, the issues of corporate responsibility and governance, and the creation of public-private partnerships. This video is not available under a Creative Commons license and should…

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Why Sustainable Development is Important: Happiness and Wellbeing

This chapter describes why the concept of sustainable development is so important, why it is so important that we orient towards the three objectives of prosperity, social fairness, and environmental sustainability. This video is not available under a Creative Commons license and should not be considered open content. However, the video is freely available for viewing or sharing with individuals or groups for educational purposes, such as in a classroom, workshop, or training. Please give…

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Role of Islamic Finance in Sustainable Development

Role of Islamic Finance in Sustainable Development

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Islamic finance has been receiving increased global attention and has emerged as an effective mode of financing sustainable development. Islamic finance, through its…
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Islamic Finance Impact Investing for Sustainable…

Islamic Finance Impact Investing for Sustainable Development

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Convergence between Islamic finance and impact investing requires a large ethical investor base that is conscious about the ESG factors. This means a greater emphasis on…
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Impact Investing Part I

Impact Investing Part I

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Impact investments are investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. According to…

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Parlamento 2030

Parlamento 2030

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Parlamento 2030 is an innovative tool created to track, collect, and provide information from national parliaments related to Agenda 2030. The tool is designed to…
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Hinablon Sa Cebu: A Community Extension Project…

Hinablon Sa Cebu: A Community Extension Project of Cebu Technological University

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From a research endeavour in 2013 to a Viable Demonstration Project at present, Cebu Technological University's mission of reviving a once dying cultural tradition…
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Nanomaterial-catalyzed hydrothermal treatment of…

Nanomaterial-catalyzed hydrothermal treatment of wastewater towards water reuse

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Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is a thermal process that converts waste biomass into energy and materials. It is termed a carbon negative process because it is green…

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Introducing Sustainable Development

Introducing Sustainable Development

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In this chapter, Professor Jeffrey Sachs introduces the course "Sustainable Development: the Post-Capitalist Order" and defines sustainable development. This…
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The Role of Business in the SDGs

The Role of Business in the SDGs

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In this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the role of profit-oriented business in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. He explores the considerations that…
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Scale and Scope of the SDGs

Scale and Scope of the SDGs

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This chapter provides an overview of the course. It briefly discusses the various topics that will be covered including development of the SDGs, transformative pathways…