Sustainability and Sustainable Development: an introduction, from roots to future challenges
Section outline
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In light of the environmental, social, and economic crises we are facing, what visions and tools are needed to understand the current challenges and design a more livable future? This MOOC offers an introductory overview of sustainability and sustainable development. After identifying the roots of the sustainability concept, video 1 retraces the main historical milestones of sustainable development. Video 2 presents a concise review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, along with tools to monitor progress toward the targets using the most up-to-date data. Video 3 identifies the factors that make a transformative approach to sustainability urgent—one that not only mitigates risks but also generates shared value. Video 4 introduces the main sustainability frameworks, highlighting the role of impact measurement and the need to progress toward integrated systems. Finally, video 5 addresses some of the most pressing constraints to development and the most urgent challenges for a transition that is respectful of planetary boundaries, just, and inclusive—toward more livable and healthier futures for all.
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