Course Description

"Global Leadership for the SDGs" is an exceptional course offered by SDGAcademyX in collaboration with Club de Madrid, designed to nurture effective and inclusive leaders capable of driving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This intermediate-level course, led by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, features live interviews with inspiring world leaders, offering unique insights into the decision-making processes that shape our world and impact humanity and the planet.

Over six weeks, participants will delve into the intricacies of change management at the highest levels of government and organizations. The course brings together former heads of state, as well as leaders from business and civil society, to share diverse perspectives on the leadership required to create national and global movements towards sustainable development. Key focus areas include combating climate change, promoting human rights, and ensuring prosperity for all.

What Students Will Learn

• The critical importance of goal-setting and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Strategies for overcoming societal divisions in the context of the SDGs
• Principles of inclusive and moral leadership
• Leadership dynamics in the corporate sector
• Frameworks for SDG planning and implementation
• Concepts of goals-based development
• Insights into making tough policy decisions that impact humanity and the planet
• Understanding of how change happens and is sustained at high levels of government and organizations

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of sustainable development concepts and global issues would be beneficial.

Course Coverage

• The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
• Leadership theories and practices for achieving the SDGs
• Policy decision-making in complex global environments
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies
• Human rights promotion and preservation
• Inclusive economic growth and prosperity
• Corporate sector's role in sustainable development
• National and global movements towards sustainability
• Ethical considerations in leadership

Who This Course Is For

• Policy professionals seeking to understand SDG planning frameworks
• Development practitioners interested in goals-based development
• Advanced undergraduates and graduate students in economics, development, and public policy
• Private-sector actors looking for a concise overview of sustainable development
• Anyone interested in understanding sustainable development and its relevance to their life and work

Real-World Application of Skills

The knowledge and insights gained from this course can be applied in various professional settings:

• Government agencies: Implement effective SDG planning and policy-making
• Non-profit organizations: Develop strategies for sustainable development initiatives
• Corporate sector: Integrate sustainability principles into business practices
• Academia: Conduct research and educate others on sustainable development concepts
• International organizations: Contribute to global efforts in achieving the SDGs
• Community leadership: Foster local initiatives aligned with sustainable development goals

By mastering the concepts of global leadership for the SDGs, learners will be better equipped to drive positive change in their respective fields and contribute to the broader goal of creating a more sustainable and equitable world.