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From SDG Academy 7 August, 2019
3,859 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 7 August, 2019
2,687 playsNon-discrimination is an interesting concept in law; Joshua Castellino argues that in society, some discrimination is perfectly justifiable. Unjustifiable discrimination… -
From SDG Academy 7 August, 2019
388 playsThe distinction between the subject and object in law is a very important element in law because it sets the scene for much of the structural discrimination that has… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
321 playsIn this chapter, Jeffrey Sachs proposes a 10-point agenda that cities should follow to catalyze sustainable development, and outlines some of the pros and cons of… -
From SDG Academy 7 August, 2019
59 plays1 in 3 women will suffer from or feel threatened by violence, including sexual violence and the fear of violence. This is not confined to a particular region or culture.… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
180 playsWhat are the key elements of a legal framework for the extractive sector? These can include a country's constitution (for example, laying out who owns natural… -
From SDG Academy 18 January, 2024
371 playsJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and economist David Daokui Li as they discuss Professor Li’s brilliant new book, China's World View: Demystifying China to… -
From SDG Academy 28 October, 2020
184 playsThis is a recording of a live webinar that took place on October 28, 2020. Oil and mining sector corruption has led to political strife and billions lost in public… -
From SDG Academy 31 July, 2019
246 playsThe regulation and enforcement of the oceans is very difficult. The Law of the Sea Convention and other landmark legal instruments have brought important progress over… -
From SDG Academy 26 April, 2021
178 playsIn this opening session, Alberto Reyes places contracts in the context of a country’s overall legal and policy framework. What are the differences between… -
From SDG Academy 29 November, 2022
221 playsJoin Professors Jeffrey Sachs and Orlando Figes, historian and author of The Crimean War: A History (2012) and his new book, The Story of Russia (2022), in a fascinating… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
124 playsThis chapter covers international laws that can impact the governance of natural resources. Trade law is one example, as it can require governments not to restrict… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
98 playsThe extractive sector is famously prone to corruption. Resource rich countries on average score far worse than their non-resource rich peers on measures of corruption.… -
From SDG Academy 20 August, 2019
74 playsWhy are strong, well-drafted legal frameworks not effectively or consistently enforced? This chapter details challenges such as low levels of capacity within government,… -
From SDG Academy 26 April, 2021
124 playsWhile each negotiation is different, the challenges they present for government negotiators are often similar. In this session, Solongoo Bayarsaikhan discusses internal… -
From SDG Academy 26 April, 2021
97 playsA successful contract depends on its implementation, monitoring and ability to survive in an ever-changing environment. Solongoo Bayarsaikhan looks at the work that…