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From SDG Academy 22 August, 2019
14,616 playsIn this chapter, Professor Jeffrey Sachs introduces the course "Sustainable Development: the Post-Capitalist Order" and defines sustainable development. This… -
From SDG Academy 7 August, 2019
4,138 playsGender inequality has its roots in differences between men and women in society. These result from social constructions of relations, which in turn stem from sexual… -
From SDG Academy 23 August, 2019
15,101 playsThis 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,… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
5,678 playsThis chapter looks at different dimensions of corporate social responsibility and stresses that the ethical responsibility of business must be a core component of… -
From SDG Academy 7 August, 2019
3,872 playsInternational human rights law focuses on the rights of individuals, and emphasis is on the protection of the individuals inherent dignity and worth. Collective… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
4,555 playsIn this chapter, William Vendley finds the points of consensus between religious traditions, and shows how religious communities are well-positioned in terms of both… -
From SDG Academy 23 August, 2019
8,444 playsAn introduction to the course Transforming Our World: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Jeffrey Sachs profiles the history of the sustainable development… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
4,798 playsIn this chapter, Professor Sachs discusses the role of profit-oriented business in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. He explores the considerations that… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
4,674 playsIn this chapter, Professor Sachs talks about the importance of civil awareness of sustainable development and the desire of society to improve economic conditions,… -
From SDG Academy 19 March, 2020
2,447 playsSpeaking 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… -
From SDG Academy 23 August, 2019
2,062 playsThis video is part of Module 7: How can the urban environment be protected and cities be made resilient? Learn how the government, the private sector, and other actors… -
From SDG Academy 7 August, 2019
2,696 playsNon-discrimination is an interesting concept in law; Joshua Castellino argues that in society, some discrimination is perfectly justifiable. Unjustifiable discrimination… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
3,672 playsThis chapter overviews investments in oil, gas and mining projects. It includes a comparison of private and state ventures. Sources of income include: cash from existing… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
4,259 playsThis 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… -
From SDG Academy 23 August, 2019
2,108 playsHow are resources mobilized to achieve sustainable development? This question is addressed in this video about financing the SDGs. This video is licensed under the CC… -
From SDG Academy 23 August, 2019
4,180 playsThis chapter focuses on the three main environmental challenges facing the world today: human-induced climate change, biodiversity loss, and the pollution caused by…