BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE
Sustainable Development Course
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
According to UN, “The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a betterand more sustainablefuture for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peaceand justice.”
OBJECTIVES
People who learn with Sustainable Development Course achieve amazing outcomes. The videos aim to raise awareness about sustainability, and enable learners to develop a more sustainable lifestyle. If you are ready to bring positive impact to the world around you, taking this course and watching the videos would be a great way for you to start!
LEARNING MORE INFORMATION
The first three lessons of the course will be mainly based on information and knowledge. The first lesson allows you to have a general idea of what the sustainable development goals are and is an overview of the concept of sustainability. The second lesson is focused on the major global issues we are facing right now and why it is important for us to start taking action. The third lesson is specifically focused on quality education, and is a step-by-step guideline for you to explore the goals that you are most passionate about.
REAL LIFE APPLICATION
After knowing more about sustainability, you will be able to apply what you learnt in the first three classes to real-life scenarios. In lesson 4, I will be introducing individuals, organizations and nations that have successfully set up their own projects regarding sustainability. Through learning about their stories, we can get a better sense of what we can do to tackle these issues together. In the final lesson, I will talk about some specific ways and approaches we can adopt to become more sustainable and bring positive impact to our communities!
LESSON ONE
Overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Course Overview
1.1: Overall introduction to the 17 sustainable development goals
1.2: Issues that are associated with the 17 SDGs.
Reflect on your own lifestyle, which global goal(s) are you most passionate about and engaged with and why?
1.3: Brief introduction to each of the 17 SDGs.
Additional Resource: worksheet attached to the
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE
Lesson 1:
Online quiz: https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/manage/?id=2722988
Online Game: https://gamethegoals.com
References:
https://www.payscale.com/career-news/2019/02/how-women-can-work-together-to-defeat-gender-inequality
https://www.ef.edu/sitecore/__/~/media/universal/pg/8x5/destination/CN_00_SHA_1.jpg
https://i1.wp.com/goshopshanghai.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Nanjing-road-pedestrian.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MNM4kCogpY&list=PLwoDFQJEq_0a7gusdgR95uimxgWK11-l9&index=55
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/