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From SDG Academy 22 August, 2019
| 14,784 14,784 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
| 4,191 4,191 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
| 15,225 15,225 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
| 5,682 5,682 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
| 3,873 3,873 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
| 4,557 4,557 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
| 8,454 8,454 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
| 4,822 4,822 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
| 4,749 4,749 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
| 2,452 2,452 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
| 2,064 2,064 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
| 2,701 2,701 playsNon-discrimination is an interesting concept in law; Joshua Castellino argues that in society, some discrimination is perfectly justifiable. Unjustifiable discrimination… -
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A Brief History of the SDGs
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
| 4,320 4,320 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 20 August, 2019
| 3,672 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 23 August, 2019
| 2,145 2,145 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
| 6,605 6,605 playsEducation is crucial for global development and for the success of sustainable development, but this chapter discusses the content of learning to be good citizens in a…