Overview

ABOUT THE COURSE:UN SDGs are a roadmap for a paradigm shift in the prevalent economic model. The course tries to establish the underlying understanding behind this UN-led initiative, the value of sustainable development, how it touches our lives, and the efforts required to achieve them. The course intends to elaborate on the evolution of scope under the dynamic concept of sustainability and UN SDGs-led cohesive societal framework to evolve a resilient community worldwide. The course elaborates on seventeen UN SDGs, mapping their systemic perspectives and the need for tomorrow. It talks about the interconnectedness of the planet, products, processes wrt SDGs. It touches on the Paris agreement on climate change, India's participation in it, and its commitment to SDGs. It also shows a glimpse of innovation-led design processes to undertake challenges in its path. The course uses case studies from India and international examples to better understand issues, approaches, and solutions. The newly developed course is framed using state-of-the-art studies, policy documents, reports, and research works.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students, Scholars, Anyone with affinity towards environmental sciences and sustainable development studies. INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Manufacturing sector/ Waste management/Energy/Governance/Policy

Syllabus

*Introduction, *United Nations and a World in Order, *Scenario of Current Model of Growth and Development *Need for Change
*Definition of Sustainability, *Aspects of Sustainability, *Transition from MDGs to SDGs
*The Role of UN and the Need for SDGs and Adoption by the World
*Scope and Inclusion and Agenda 2030, *Our Common Future and Philosophy behind SDGs
*Distinction between Development and Sustainable Development
*Circular economy, *Design for sustainability, *Thinking Alternatives and Innovation
*Causal Mapping, *Systemic Mapping and Problem Identification
*Identifying probable interventions for SD, *Framework and Structuring of Seventeen SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
*Interrelationships and Connections between Seventeen SDGs *SDG Structure and Order at Levels of People (SDG 1 - 10), Ecological (SDG 11 - 15) and Spiritual (SDG 16 - 17)
*SDGs and Socio Ecological Systems: Economy SDGs 8, 9, 10, 12; Society SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 16; Biosphere SDGs 6, 13, 14, 15
*Financing the SDGs and Global Funds, *Implementation Planning, *Capacity Building and Finance
*Climate Change Conferences and Summits such as Rio Earth Summit 1992, Kyoto Protocol 1995, Paris Agreement 2015, COP 26 2021, etc.
*Case Studies from around the World, *Implementation at International Level, *Global Reports
*Case studies from India, *Implementation at National Level, *National Reports
*Nodal Agency for Implementation in India, *Effective Strategy for Implementation in Indian Scenario, *State Level Reports *Assessment of Implementation and Checking its Effectiveness
*Summary