SDG Academy Courses

Age of Sustainable Development

10 reviews

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

• edX
• 14 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Change Science and Negotiations

9 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
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Public Health

5 reviews

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

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Planetary Boundaries

5 reviews

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

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Cities

16 ratings at edX

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

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability

15 ratings at edX

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

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

One Planet, One Ocean

20 ratings at edX

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
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Action: Solutions for a Changing Planet

9 ratings at edX

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

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Water: Addressing the Global Crisis

5 ratings at edX

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?

• edX
• 9 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Transforming Our World: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

29 ratings at edX

What will it take to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030?

• edX
• 1 week, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Measuring Sustainable Development

80 ratings at edX

Learn to measure and track progress on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals using the SDG Index and Dashboards. Explore data types, index construction, and regional applications for informed decision-making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• 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
• 10 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs

1 review

Join Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs as he interviews renowned authors about groundbreaking work that examines the most important topics for humanity.

• edX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mining and Materials for Sustainable Development Transformations

18 ratings at edX

Learn about the role of mining and materials at the heart of the transformations needed to achieve climate change objectives, a just energy transition, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• 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
• 7 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)