Course Overview
This 5-day training course equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development principles and how they integrate with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides practical frameworks, analytical tools, and strategies to align policies, projects, and organizational initiatives with global sustainability standards. The course emphasizes systems thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and the design of measurable impact-driven interventions.
Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
- Policy makers and government officials
- Sustainability officers and CSR managers
- Development practitioners and NGO staff
- Corporate strategy and planning managers
- Academics and researchers in sustainability
Organizational Impact
- Strengthens capacity to integrate SDGs into strategic planning
- Enhances organizational reputation through sustainability alignment
- Improves reporting and compliance with global sustainability standards
- Fosters cross-sector partnerships for impactful development
Personal Impact
- Builds skills in sustainability planning and SDG mapping
- Improves ability to design, monitor, and evaluate sustainable projects
- Enhances professional credibility in sustainability leadership
- Increases career opportunities in global development and green economy sectors
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Understand principles and pillars of sustainable development
- Analyze the 17 UN SDGs and their interconnections
- Develop tools for integrating SDGs into organizational strategies
- Apply monitoring and evaluation techniques to sustainability projects
- Design impactful sustainability action plans
Course Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Sustainable Development
- History and evolution of the sustainability concept
- Key principles: economic, social, and environmental dimensions
- Global frameworks influencing sustainability policy
- The role of international organizations (UN, UNEP, World Bank)
- Case Study: The evolution of global sustainable development agendas
Module 2: Understanding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Overview of the 17 SDGs and 169 targets
- SDG interlinkages and cross-cutting themes
- Global progress and gaps in achieving the SDGs
- Regional and national implementation strategies
- Case Study: SDG implementation progress in Sub-Saharan Africa
Module 3: Integrating SDGs into Policy and Strategy
- Tools for SDG alignment in national development plans
- Corporate approaches to embedding SDGs into strategy
- Role of multi-stakeholder partnerships
- Resource mobilization for SDG implementation
- Case Study: Corporate sustainability strategies aligned with SDGs
Module 4: Measuring and Monitoring SDG Progress
- Key indicators for monitoring SDG progress
- Tools for data collection and analysis
- Reporting frameworks (SDG Index, Voluntary National Reviews)
- Challenges in tracking and reporting sustainability progress
- Case Study: Monitoring frameworks used in the EU for SDG progress
Module 5: Practical Application of SDGs in Development Projects
- Integrating SDGs into project cycle management
- Mainstreaming sustainability in donor-funded projects
- Policy coherence for sustainable development
- Building resilience and adaptive capacity through SDG planning
- Case Study: SDG integration in climate resilience projects
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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