Ethics in Action

The challenges of sustainable development are more than technical or political—they are also moral, calling on us to examine who we are as human beings, and who we want to be going forward.

These videos are from the SDG Academy course E thics in Action, first launched in 2019 and featuring leaders from some of the world's major religious traditions, philosophers, scholars, and business leaders.

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The Moral Basis for Business Activity

The Moral Basis for Business Activity

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter looks at different dimensions of corporate social responsibility and stresses that the ethical responsibility of business must be a core component of…
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Virtue Ethics as a Multi-Religious Consensus

Virtue Ethics as a Multi-Religious Consensus

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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In this chapter, William Vendley finds the points of consensus between religious traditions, and shows how religious communities are well-positioned in terms of both…
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Ethics for Troubled Times

Ethics for Troubled Times

From SDG Academy on 30 June, 2020

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During times of unrest and uncertainty, how can faith and ethics help our communities take action towards a brighter future? This webinar, held on June 30, 2020,…
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Virtue Ethics: An Indigenous Perspective

Virtue Ethics: An Indigenous Perspective

From SDG Academy on 29 August, 2019

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In this chapter, Grand-father T8aminik (Dominique) Rankin and Grand-mother Marie-Josée Tardif discuss ethics and the connections between people and the Earth in…
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The History of Sustainable Development and the…

The History of Sustainable Development and the SDGs

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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Jeffrey Sachs outlines 50 years of sustainable development history and its alignment with papal encyclicals regarding social challenges, culminating with Laudato…
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The Challenge of Global Poverty

The Challenge of Global Poverty

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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In this chapter, Professor Jeffrey Sachs tackles SDG1, ending extreme poverty, looking at the resources available and how a lack of distribution leads towards vast…
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A Hindu Approach to Environmental Care

A Hindu Approach to Environmental Care

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter looks at the ethical contradictions with human-induced climate change through the lens of hinduism, stressing the importance of non-violence in Hinduism.
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Ethics in Action - Trailer

Ethics in Action - Trailer

From SDG Academy on 2 August, 2019

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Moral Teachings and Sustainable Development: An…

Moral Teachings and Sustainable Development: An Overview from the World's Religions

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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In this chapter, Dr. William Vendley discusses the contributions that the world's religions can make to advance sustainable development, looking at the 17 SDGs and…
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Gender Equality: A Confucian Perspective

Gender Equality: A Confucian Perspective

From SDG Academy on 8 October, 2019

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Lessons from Classical China

Lessons from Classical China

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter compares and contrasts classical Greek philosophy with the Confucian tradition, emphasizing its unique virtues such as benevolence and the responsibilities…
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Virtue Ethics: A Protestant Evangelical…

Virtue Ethics: A Protestant Evangelical Perspective

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter is an interview between Dr. Owen Flanagan and Dr. Andrew T. Walker, Senior Fellow in Christian Ethics, discussing Protestant Evangelical virtue ethics.
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Business Leadership for Community Well-being

Business Leadership for Community Well-being

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter focuses on the process of using ethical business practices to build communities of opportunity.
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Virtue Ethics: A Hindu Perspective

Virtue Ethics: A Hindu Perspective

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter emphasizes Hinduism’s belief in the fundamental connection of all things, deriving from a divine source, and across time, so that all actions must…
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Health and Climate Change

Health and Climate Change

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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Ted Smith stresses the connection between the environment and human health, and calls on individuals to take informed action.
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Virtue Ethics: A Catholic Perspective

Virtue Ethics: A Catholic Perspective

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter discusses virtue ethics in the Catholic Church and Laudato Si'.

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