Module Intro: Introduction to Sustainability

Overview

This module introduces the concept of sustainability and the components of sustainability. You will also learn about the United Nations sustainable development goals that aim to transform our world in all aspects of sustainability with reference to the 17 (SDGs) and the 169 targets within it.

What you will learn

• What are the sustainability goals?
• Why is it important?
• What are the steps taken towards it?
• The 3 main pillars of sustainability: Environmental, Social and Economic aspect
• A brief understanding of the triple bottom line concept : People, Profit and Planet

Topics

1. What is sustainability?

A brief definition of "sustainability" and how these goals came into existence.In this part we will look into the timeline of events that led to the development of these sustainable goals.

2. Sustainable Development Goals

A detailed introduction on what these 17 Goals are about and an insight on some of the main pillars and priority goals.

3. Pillars of sustainability

The focus here is on the 3 main pillars to create a bigger impact like : Environmental Protection, Social Equity and Economic Viability.