SDG Academy Courses

Climate Change Science and Negotiations

8 reviews

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.

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Age of Sustainable Development

7 reviews

Learn the basics of sustainable development -- what it is, why it's important and how we can achieve it.

• edX
• 4-6 hours a week, 14 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Planetary Boundaries

5 reviews

Can our planet continue to support the current scope of human activity?

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Public Health

3 reviews

Understanding the value of health not just as a benefit or right of individuals, but as a global public need.

• edX
• 4-6 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Action: Solutions for a Changing Planet

2 reviews

How do we turn commitments to reducing the effects of climate change into action?

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

One Planet, One Ocean

2 reviews

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.

• edX
• 4-6 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Food Systems: A Mediterranean Perspective

1 review

How do we produce more, better quality, and safer food while simultaneously achieving social and environmental goals?

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability

1 review

How do we create a healthy and sustainable diet for the growing world population?

• edX
• 3-5 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Cities

1 review

Learn how government, the private sector, and other actors can support sustainable urban development

• edX
• 4-6 hours a week, 9 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience

What are ‘Nature-based solutions’, or NbS? How can they help build resilience to disasters and climate change impacts? Why is NbS relevant? How can I apply NbS in my work and everyday life?

• edX
• 3-6 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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?

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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.

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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.

• edX
• 4-6 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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?

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 11 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Globalization: Past and Future

Is globalization a new phenomenon or a cyclical pattern throughout human history?

• edX
• 2-4 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)