Global Issues and Sustainable Development Goals

Understanding global issues is paramount in today’s interconnected world. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underscore the shared responsibility we all have in addressing challenges that transcend national borders. According to the World Economic Forum, it is estimated that more than 80% of global GDP is impacted by interconnected global issues such as climate change, economic inequality, and public health crises. This course aims to foster a sense of global citizenship and highlight the interdependence of nations, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to achieve international goals.

This course instructs about global issues, what the United Nations is and how it serves different countries, and how to utilize the sustainable development goals to take action in your own community. The purpose is to apply this knowledge through critical thinking and considering your involvement in solving these problems.

We will walk you through real-life strategizing to develop solutions to global issues in your own community through exercises and questionnaires. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify issues in your region, determine how they are connected to other larger problems, and recognize how you can get involved to take action. The goal is to create a strong understanding of issues and develop leadership skills to help you get involved.

After taking the course, if you want to learn how to volunteer in your region, you can utilize our AI volunteering chatbot on our website.