Program Overview

Business and Agenda 2030: Value and Engagement

Course Description

This course provides an understanding of why the United Nations and the business community are vital to each other in obtaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The course covers the 17 SDGs, their importance for businesses, and why the UN and governments need businesses to successfully implement them.

Course Objectives

The course guides participants through an introductory framework on how to engage and set up partnerships to achieve the SDGs and Agenda 2030. It explains how the SDGs affect businesses and provides tools and knowledge to put sustainability at the heart of business strategy.

Course Content

• The course introduces students to the 17 SDGs and their significance for businesses.
  • Presentations by UN delegates and business representatives provide case studies and concrete examples of target-specific goals.
• The course offers real-life case studies, enabling students to understand the practical applications of the SDGs in business.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to integrate sustainability into their business strategies, ultimately contributing to the achievement of the SDGs and Agenda 2030.