1 januari 2024
MOOC: Reaching UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Systems Thinking
Tackling the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 may seem like a tall feat. In this seven-week, online short course, you’ll learn a fundamental approach to problem-solving, called systems thinking. It will help you gain tools for systems thinking and modelling before applying what you’ve learned in practical simulations. Equipped with practical tools and insights, you’ll be prepared to contribute to achieving the UN’s SDGs, and making a meaningful impact on global resource management, policy, and the planet. Approach sustainability with a holistic approach Rather than focusing on individual parts of a problem in isolation, systems thinking emphasizes looking at the relationships and interactions behind these components. You’ll delve into this methodology and learn how to visualize and analyze these interactions through dynamic systems models. Explore sustainable development and resource management through practical simulations Next, you’ll apply the tools and methodologies you’ve learned to real-world environmental problems. This includes issues relating to fisheries, climate change, energy, water, and agriculture. These simulations will challenge you to implement sustainable solutions to the circular economy, build resilience during emergencies, and enhancing decision making through participatory systems thinking.