This course introduces the interdisciplinary field of sustainable development and draws upon the most recent developments in the social and physical sciences. It discusses the intricate relationships between the global economy and the natural world as well as the problems associated with development that is both socially and environmentally sustainable. In addition to addressing the problems of environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive development, it describes the intricate relationships between the global economy and the natural environment of the planet. By the end of this course, students will have gained a broad overview of the critical challenges and potential solutions for achieving growth in the 21st century. You can expect to learn: An Introduction to Sustainable Development The impact of individuals on inequality, poverty, health, and human rights The function of the planet, including its boundaries, the importance of renewable energy sources, and how to use our natural resources sustainably. How to promote economic growth while ensuring that no one is left behind.

About This Course This course introduces the interdisciplinary field of sustainable development and draws upon the most recent developments in the social and physical sciences. It discusses the intricate relationships between the global economy and the natural world as well as the problems associated with development that is both socially and environmentally sustainable. In addition to addressing the problems of environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive development, it describes the intricate relationships between the global economy and the natural environment of the planet. By the end of this course, students will have gained a broad overview of the critical challenges and potential solutions for achieving growth in the 21st century. Course Learning Objectives You can expect to learn: An Introduction to Sustainable Development The impact of individuals on inequality, poverty, health, and human rights The function of the planet, including its boundaries, the importance of renewable energy sources, and how to use our natural resources sustainably. How to promote economic growth while ensuring that no one is left behind. This course is self-paced, which means you can complete the content anytime.

Module 1: What is Sustainable Development? Chapter 1: Introduction to Sustainable Development Chapter 2: Economic Growth and Progress Chapter 3: Continuing Poverty Chapter 4: Environmental Threats Chapter 5: Business As Usual Versus Sustainable Development Chapter 6: From the MDGs to the SDGs: Agenda 2030 Module 2: Economic Development – How We Measure It, How It Varies Around the World Chapter 1: Incomes Around the World Chapter 2: Urban/Rural Inequality Chapter 3: Income Inequality Within Countries Chapter 4: Measuring Well-being Chapter 5: Convergence or Divergence? Module 3: A Short History of Economic Development Chapter 1: Economic Development is New, Starting Around 1750 Chapter 2: The Industrial Revolution Starts in England Chapter 3: The Great Waves of Technological Change Chapter 4: The Diffusion of Economic Growth Chapter 5: Economic Development Since World War II: The Making of Globalization Module 4: Why Did Some Countries Advance While Others Remained in Poverty? Chapter 1: The Idea of Clinical Economics Chapter 2: The Role of Physical Geography: Transport, Energy, Disease, Crops Chapter 3: The Role of Culture: Demography, Education, Gender Chapter 4: The Role of Politics Chapter 5: Which Countries Are Still Stuck in Poverty? Module 5: The MDGs and the End of Extreme Poverty Chapter 1: The Reasons to Believe that Extreme Poverty Can Be Ended Chapter 2: A Strategy to End Extreme Poverty in Africa Chapter 3: South Asia: The Continuing Challenge of the Food Supply Chapter 4: A Closer Look at Official Development Assistance Chapter 5: Designing Practical Interventions: The Case of Millennium Villages Module 6: Growth within Planetary Boundaries Chapter 1: The Origins of the Boundary Concept: Thomas Malthus Chapter 2: Neo-Malthusian Frameworks: Growth Dynamics Chapter 3: The 9 Planetary Boundaries Chapter 4: Living Within Limits: Energy, Agriculture, Industry Module 7: Human Rights and Gender Equality Chapter 1: The Ethics of Wealth, Poverty, and Inequality Chapter 2: Major UN Covenants and Declarations Chapter 3: Divided Societies Chapter 4: Forces of Widening Inequalities Chapter 5: Gender Inequity Module 8: Education Chapter 1: Life-Cycle Approach to Human Development Chapter 2: Early Childhood Development Chapter 3: The Rising Returns to Education and the Supply Response Chapter 4: Social Mobility Chapter 5: The Role of Higher Education in Sustainable Development Module 9: Universal Health Coverage Chapter 1: The Human Right to Health Chapter 2: Poverty and Disease Chapter 3: Designing and Financing a Primary Health System in Low-Income Settings Chapter 4: Ten Recommended Steps to Health for All in the Poorest Countries Chapter 5: The Challenges of Health Coverage in High-Income Countries Module 10: Sustainable Food Supply and the End of Hunger Chapter 1: Malnutrition Chapter 2: Farm Systems, Ecology, and Food Security Chapter 3: How Environmental Change Threatens the Food System Chapter 4: How the Food System Threatens the Environment Chapter 5: Towards a Sustainable Global Food Supply Module 11: Sustainable Cities Chapter 1: The Patterns of Urbanization Around the World Chapter 2: What Makes a City Sustainable? Chapter 3: Smart Infrastructure Chapter 4: Urban Resilience Chapter 5: Planning for Sustainable Development Module 12: Curbing Climate Change Chapter 1: The Basic Science of Climate Change Chapter 2: Consequences Chapter 3: Mitigation Chapter 4: Adaptation Chapter 5: Mitigation Policies Module 13: Saving Biodiversity Chapter 1: What is Biodiversity? Chapter 2: Biodiversity Under Threat Chapter 3: Oceans and Fisheries Chapter 4: Deforestation Chapter 5: International Dynamics Module 14: The Proposal for Sustainable Development Goals Chapter 1: The Sustainable Development Goals Chapter 2: Goal-Based Development Chapter 3: Financing for Sustainable Development Chapter 4: Principles of Good Governance Chapter 5: Is Sustainable Development Feasible

Learning together, growing together. Join a group of "Certified Sustainability Experts" and explore the global network! This is the place for you to ask general questions or post comments about the course overall (under "General Course Discussion") and introduce yourself to your fellow learners (under "Introduce Yourself!"). The global nature of this course gives you the opportunity to network with and engage with learners all over the world! If you want to talk to real people about real-life applications of the course content, the discussion group can be a great way to facilitate conversations with other learners! This is a great way to keep engaged with the course and contribute to a meaningful learning environment!