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The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable....

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AA

Jun 1, 2020

Very informative and detailed. Prof. Sachs covers all aspects of sustainable development in detail. Though the course was designed in 2013 hence does not cover the latest development to SDGs to date.

LG

May 18, 2017

This course was perfect for those wanting to explore the world of development, broad enough to include all interlinked themes, with sufficient reading materials to spark one's specializing interests.

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By Basma M

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Jul 15, 2020

Excellent course!

Material is very comprehensive and well presented. The right time was given to every section. It was a pleasure learning about sustainable development through its different aspects. Thank you!

By Renzo M T A

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Feb 12, 2024

Muy bueno, tiene una información muy integral y acertada. Lo necesario para conocer la situación actual del mundo en cuestiones de desarrollo sostenible y cambio climático, así como posibles vías de solución.

By Pratha J

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Feb 13, 2016

The deep insight about the problems and innovative solutions to them which Prof. Sachs talked about are commendable. The course equipped me with all the basic knowledge which I can use in my further studies.

By Kate C

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Sep 18, 2015

Its such a privilege to have the opportunity to learn from Prof. Sachs videos. He's captivating in the ways he transmits his knowledge making such a complex subject understandable and accesible to "normals".

By Rony J L M

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Oct 13, 2023

Terminar este curso me abrió la mente hacia los problemas que engloba al mundo, la pobreza, el cambio climático, etc. Es un problema que alcanza a todos y tenemos que luchar contra ello unidos como uno solo

By angelique k

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Jan 25, 2016

This is an exceptional course and I would like to thank both Professor Sachs and Coursera for offering it! It is both a pleasure and an honor to have been able to learn so much and a limited period of time.

By Nirav D

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Nov 6, 2017

It was really a great learning with great video lectures and explanation in details. Even after completion of the course, reading material will be very useful. Looking forward to great learning experience.

By raja a

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Mar 3, 2017

Thank you Professor Sachs for the lectures. Truly delightful and enjoyable to learn through the courses, and see humanity's inspiring endeavours in setting our path into the age of sustainable development!

By SHAZAD K

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Mar 30, 2018

Excellent course presented by on the leading experts on sustainable development. Extremely interesting and engaging. It should be a mandatory course for all college students regardless of their faculty.

By shane

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Jul 16, 2017

this class is simply amazing. i dont have enough time to describe how informational this classs is and how well rounded it has made my education. i have taken this class 3 times and its simply wonderful.

By Eduardo R

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Mar 11, 2023

Prof speaks slowly, i have to accelerate the speed of videos, but then i didint get some parts of the subject. Also i think that it must be shown how the numbers of the displayed statics were obteined

By Rosa C P

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Feb 14, 2020

Es un curso interesantísimo, que te enseña la complejidad del concepto de desarrollo sostenible desde un lenguaje directo y sencillo. Las referencias y los argumentos del Profesor Sachs son brillantes.

By Jeavonna L C

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Apr 13, 2017

Really enjoyed this course. Learned a great deal about ways to effectively make change locally and globally. Also learned a great deal about past failures. The readings were exptensive but outstanding.

By Martina C

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Feb 25, 2017

Prof. Sachs was able to open my eyes about a lot of subjects I had never deepen before. I suggest this coure to anyone wants to become more aware of the real life that surrounds us. Thanks Prof. Sachs!

By Gorete S

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Jan 25, 2024

É um curso incrível, com muito informação valiosa, nos faz desenvolver um pensamento critico, pensar de forma sustentável por uma comunidade, cidade, país e mundo melhor, mais equitativo e inclusivo.

By Merle S

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Sep 10, 2023

Very informative course! I like very much the way Professor Sachs presented the modules. He is very clear and a real expert in his own element. Excellent! Thank you very much. I've learned a lot!

By Linda T P

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Apr 18, 2017

Great course. Interesting to learn about historical errors and what lead to the SDG's.

Sustainable Development is the way to go.

An update would be interesting though

Thank You Pr Sachs and mentors.

By guus_rodermans@hotmail.com

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Apr 11, 2018

loved it! Jeffery Sachs once came to our university to have a speech (Peking University) and I wanted to read his book when i found out about this course. This course was better than hoped for!

By Harsh H D

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Jan 24, 2020

I learnt the true meaning of sustainable development across the 3 dimensions of People, Planet and Profit. Highly enriching and insightful. Kudos to Prof Sachs to make the course so engaging.

By Don M

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Jul 1, 2023

Some of the resources referenced in the quizzes are out of date. In some cases I could find the answers, but it was harder when the question involved a specific quantity, like a percentage.

By alejandra d a

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Jun 16, 2022

Este curso me permitio tener un entendimiento mucho mal aplio de la situacion ambietal del planeta y como se pueden hacer ciertos cambios al igual que los cambios que ya se estan efectuando

By Laila

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Jun 10, 2017

This course gave me a clear explanation about sustainable development in various aspects. Informative and enlightening. Recommended for everybody interested in macroscale sustainable issue.

By Michael B

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Feb 23, 2024

I have learnt a lot from this course and have been inspired to be part of the solution for a more sustainable future with my contribution through academia, urban planning and architecture.

By Dhiraj K

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Feb 13, 2023

Great Course for anyone interested in sustainability and ESG understanding. Need next course on it post Covid as some SDG's and ESG needs a change in the way we looked at it 10 years back.

By Simon v d B

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Oct 22, 2015

Excellent programme. Basic introduction of concepts like Gross Domestic Product and Purchasing Power Parity, presented in a relaxed way along with video footage.

Definitely worth your time.