SDG Academy Courses

Ecosystem-based Adaptation: Working with nature to adapt to a changing climate

Explore nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, covering risk assessment, implementation, and monitoring across ecosystems and sectors. Gain practical skills to design effective Ecosystem-based Adaptation initiatives.

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

The Korean Story: Secrets of an Economic Miracle

What can the world learn from the Korean development story?

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

Conversations with Global Leaders: Leading on Sustainable Development

Interact with global leaders LIVE and hear their perspectives on the Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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

Understanding Poverty and Inequality

Explore the many facets and faces of poverty and inequality, and discover opportunities for individuals, countries, and a global community to help ensure that no one is left behind.

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

Laudato si': On Care for Our Common Home

A mini-course on the urgent call to action: protect the earth and its inhabitants from ruin.

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

Making Universal Social Protection a Reality

Explore universal social protection's importance, coverage, life cycle applications, system building, and role in addressing global challenges like climate change and decent work.

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

Decent work and economic growth: Achieving SDG 8

Explore pathways for sustainable economic growth, decent work, and reduced inequality through structural transformation, informal employment, and policy interventions across developing economies.

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

Revitalizing Multilateralism for a Sustainable Future

Explore global governance transformation through UN initiatives, expert insights, and key policy areas for sustainable development and international cooperation.

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

Transforming Development: The Science and Practice of Resilience Thinking

Explore how concepts from resilience may help us rethink and transform current development practice with Johan Rockström, Michele-Lee Moore and more than 30 instructors worldwide.

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

Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact

43 ratings at edX

We need to understand the science behind global warming to avoid the most damaging and irreversible climate change impacts on people and planet.

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

The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development

27 ratings at edX

Children are our future – so how do we give them the best beginning for a happy and healthy life?

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

Living Heritage and Sustainable Development

27 ratings at edX

How is intangible cultural heritage – or ‘living heritage’ – related to sustainable development? Why is it important to keep heritage alive?

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

From Commitments to Action: Transformative Approaches to Climate Adaptation in Europe

Explore innovative climate adaptation approaches in Europe, focusing on science-based modeling, socio-economic narratives, and digital technologies. Learn about local and regional solutions for climate resilience.

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

Macroeconomics for a Sustainable Planet

22 ratings at edX

Is it possible to develop a thriving global economy in an equitable and environmentally-resilient way?

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

Cities and the Challenge of Sustainable Development

19 ratings at edX

What is a sustainable city? Learn the basics here.

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