This introductory course teaches learners WHAT is an integrated approach to sustainable development and WHY is it needed. The course explains the rationale, drivers, challenges, and opportunities for an integrated approach to tackling poverty-environment issues. The course lays the foundations for an advanced course focused on HOW to apply the integrated approach in practice.
Type
Course
Location
Web based
Date
Self-paced, open-enrolment event
Is this event associated with a learning outcome?
Yes
Does the event include an objective assessment of learning?
Yes
Duration of event
1 Days
Programme Area
Environment, Climate Change
Website
https://unccelearn.org
Price
$0
Event Focal Point Email
info@unccelearn.org
Registration method
Public – by registration
Mode of delivery
E-learning
Languages
English
Background
Event objectives
Why take this course?
After completing the introductory course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the poverty and environment nexus and related concepts.
- Identify related international developments, as well as global and regional trends.
- Explain the rationale and drivers behind integrating policy planning.
- Identify challenges and opportunities for advancing an integrated approach.
- Give examples of enabling policy conditions for integrating poverty and environment issues.
Content and Structure
The course at a glance
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1. Introducing the integrated approach
Module 1 provides an overview of the poverty and environment nexus and the rationale behind adopting an integrated approach to sustainable development.
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2. Drivers of integration
Module 2 looks at the main drivers for adopting an integrated approach to sustainable development at the international, national and sub-national levels.
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3. Challenges and opportunities
Module 3 explores challenges for adopting an integrated approach to sustainable development, as well as the opportunities presented by tackling poverty and environment issues simultaneously.
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4. Applying the integrated approach
Module 4 focuses on the application of the integrated approach and development of an overarching strategic framework to enable the same.
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5. Wrap-up
The final wrap-up section of the course contain additional readings and the course final quiz.
Methodology
Get your Certificate
After completing the course, you will get a certificate of completion. Once you complete all videos, lessons, and activities in each module, you will need to complete the final quiz at the end of the course before the certificate becomes automatically available for download.
You can keep track of your progress and download your certificate under the "Certification" tab on the main course page.