Welcome to Sustainable Development 101: Ways to a Secure Future Welcome to Sustainable Development 101: Ways to a Secure Future! We're glad you're here. This course introduces the interdisciplinary field of sustainable development and incorporates the most recent advances in the social and physical sciences. It discusses the complex interconnections between the natural world and the global economy, as well as the challenges of sustainable development on both a social and environmental level. It discusses the challenges of socially inclusive development and environmentally sustainable economic growth, as well as the complex interactions between these two spheres of human endeavor. By the end of the course, students will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the major issues and potential solutions for achieving growth in the twenty-first century. We encourage you to introduce yourself to the group discussion. Click on the "Group Discussion" tab, and let us know who you are and what you hope to learn! Throughout the course, we will be hosting live webinars. If you can't join at that time, don't worry - we'll record and circulate the session for you to watch at your convenience. Lastly, if you have any questions about the course, please reach out to gy4es.org@gmail.com. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact our Support Team via WhatsApp at +91-7028887711. We wish you all the best, Have a great course! Best Regards, GY4ES.ORG Team

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 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 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