Global Public Health
Understanding the value of health not just as a benefit or right of individuals, but as a global public need.
https://www.edx.org/course/global-public-health
Work and Employment for a Sustainable Future
We are living in a financially fragile world. There is economic growth, but not enough opportunities to find decent work. Globally, more than 200 million people are still unemployed, but there has been progress in standards of labour and work. This is not sustainable. Learn from experts from the International Labour Organization, Harvard University, and more about the state of work in our world, and what it will take to ensure steady, inclusive and sustainable economic development for all.
https://www.edx.org/course/work-and-employment-for-a-sustainable-future
Sustainable Cities
Learn how government, the private sector, and other actors can support sustainable urban development
https://www.edx.org/course/sustainable-cities-2
The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development
Children are our future – so how do we give them the best beginning for a happy and healthy life?
https://www.edx.org/course/the-best-start-in-life-early-childhood-development
Industrial Policy in the 21st Century: The Challenge for Africa
Why is there so little industry in Africa? Does it matter? What can we do about it? Hear from economist John Page about the continent’s options for industrialization and the future of economic growth in Africa.
https://www.edx.org/course/industrial-policy-in-the-21st-century-the-challeng
Natural Resources for Sustainable Development
Explore the sustainable development opportunities and challenges in using oil, gas and minerals.
https://www.edx.org/course/natural-resources-for-sustainable-development
Sustainable Development: The Post-Capitalist Order
Sustainable development represents a shift from our current system of inequitable capitalism to one that prioritizes prosperity for all, while remaining conscious of its environmental impact and sustainability for future generations. Learn why sustainable development has been adopted by countries and multilateral organizations around the world, and how this approach is transforming the way we live, work, and govern our planet.
https://www.edx.org/course/sustainable-development-the-post-capitalist-order
Age of Sustainable Development
Learn the basics of sustainable development — what it is, why it’s important and how we can achieve it.
https://www.edx.org/course/age-of-sustainable-development
Water: Addressing the Global Crisis
We are living in a water stressed world. It is a global crisis and therefore we must act now! What can we do to save the planet and ensure availability of water for all by 2030?
https://www.edx.org/course/water-addressing-the-global-crisis-2
Ethics in Action
What do the world’s great religious and secular philosophies have to say about ethical conduct? Which virtues are common across faiths? And what role do religious communities have to play in building a more just and sustainable world?
https://www.edx.org/course/ethics-in-action
Tech for Good: The Role of ICT in Achieving the SDGs
What opportunities and challenges do digital technologies present for the development of our society?
https://www.edx.org/course/tech-for-good-the-role-of-ict-in-achieving-the-sdg
Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace
Natural resources and the environment as a vehicle for peace.
https://www.edx.org/course/environmental-security-and-sustaining-peace
Climate Action: Solutions for a Changing Planet
How do we turn commitments to reducing the effects of climate change into action?
https://www.edx.org/course/climate-action-solutions-for-a-changing-planet
One Planet, One Ocean
A holistic view of how the ocean functions, how human interactions with the ocean can be understood, and what solutions are available to support both sustainable use and stewardship of our blue planet.
https://www.edx.org/course/one-planet-one-ocean
How to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
The world has adopted an ambitious agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals, to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Learn how we can achieve these goals through careful planning and engagement of diverse stakeholders.
https://www.edx.org/course/how-to-achieve-the-sustainable-development-goals
Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability
How do we create a healthy and sustainable diet for the growing world population?
https://www.edx.org/course/feeding-a-hungry-planet-agriculture-nutrition-and
From the Ground Up: Managing and Preserving Our Terrestrial Ecosystems
How can we preserve, restore, manage and sustainably use terrestrial ecosystems? Join us as we explore this question in the Brazilian Amazon and around the world.
https://www.edx.org/course/from-the-ground-up-managing-and-preserving-our-ter
Human Rights, Human Wrongs: Challenging Poverty, Vulnerability and Social Exclusion
With complex legal protections and varying societal norms, how do we ensure rights for all?
https://www.edx.org/course/human-rights-human-wrongs-challenging-poverty-vuln
Globalization: Past and Future
Is globalization a new phenomenon or a cyclical pattern throughout human history?
https://www.edx.org/course/globalization-past-and-future
Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet
Is it possible to develop a thriving global economy in an equitable and environmentally-resilient way?
https://www.edx.org/course/macroeconomics-for-a-sustainable-planet
Planetary Boundaries
Can our planet continue to support the current scope of human activity?
https://www.edx.org/course/planetary-boundaries
Transforming Our World: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
What will it take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?
https://www.edx.org/course/transforming-our-world-achieving-the-sustainable-d
Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development
What is a sustainable city? Learn the basics here.
https://www.edx.org/course/cities-and-the-challenge-of-sustainable-developmen
Climate Change Science and Negotiations
Humanity is up against a tight timeline to address climate change. Learn how we can deeply decarbonize the global energy systems, and put the world on a 2°C pathway.
https://www.edx.org/course/climate-change-science-and-negotiations
Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home
A mini-course on the urgent call to action: protect the earth and its inhabitants from ruin.
https://www.edx.org/course/laudato-si-on-care-for-our-common-home
Sustainable Food Systems: A Mediterranean Perspective
How do we produce more, better quality, and safer food while simultaneously achieving social and environmental goals?
https://www.edx.org/course/sustainable-food-systems-a-mediterranean-perspecti
Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact
We need to understand the science behind global warming to avoid the most damaging and irreversible climate change impacts on people and planet.
https://www.edx.org/course/climate-change-the-science-and-global-impact
Conversations with Global Leaders: Leading on Sustainable Development
Interact with global leaders LIVE and hear their perspectives on the Agenda for Sustainable Development.
https://www.edx.org/course/conversations-with-global-leaders-leading-on-sustainable-development
Free educational resources from the world’s leading experts on sustainable development
The SDG Academy creates and curates free massive open online courses and educational materials on sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
https://sdgacademylibrary.mediaspace.kaltura.com/home