Free Courses on Introductory Courses on Sustainable Development

Elevate your understanding of sustainable development with these free online courses. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply passionate about sustainability, these resources offer valuable insights into various aspects of sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

1. The SDG Primer
   Learn the basics of the Sustainable Development Goals with this comprehensive primer.
2. Introduction to the 2030 Agenda: A New Agenda for a Sustainable World – UNITAR
   Dive into the 2030 Agenda and understand its significance for a sustainable future.
3. Thai SDG Micro-Primer – UNSSC
   Explore the SDGs through this micro-primer focusing on Thailand’s approach to sustainable development.
4. SDG Finance Academy e-Learning Programme – UNDP
   Gain insights into financing for sustainable development through this e-learning program.
5. Introduction to Sustainable Development Goal indicators under FAO custodianship – FAO
   Understand the indicators used to measure progress towards the SDGs, particularly those under FAO’s custodianship.
6. Sustainable Lifestyles – UNSSC
   Learn about adopting sustainable lifestyles and the impact of individual actions on global sustainability.
7. Introduction to Eco-Industrial Parks – UNIDO
   Explore how eco-industrial parks contribute to sustainable industrial development.
8. Introduction to Standards and Sustainability – ITC
   Understand the role of standards in promoting sustainability in trade and industry.
9. The Age of Sustainable Development – SDG Academy
   Join renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs in this comprehensive course on sustainable development.
10. Podcast: Goal-based development: Do they actually work? – Revisiting the UN goal-setting as a policy tool with Professor Jeffrey Sachs of SDSN
    Listen to insights from Professor Jeffrey Sachs on the effectiveness of goal-based development.
11. Podcast: What can we learn from the future? – The role of futurists in achieving sustainable development with Sohail Inayatullah of UNESCO
    Discover how futurists contribute to sustainable development in this engaging podcast.

These courses and resources are brought to you by leading organizations such as the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), SDG Academy, International Trade Centre (ITC), UNIDO, FAO, UNDP, UNESCO, and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

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