Package Description

What You Will Learn

This course module is presented in six sections, approximately one hour: 

• • 7.1 Introduction - Discover the whole-planet form of governance and the need for international policies and organizations. 
  • 7.2 Global Institutions - Learn about the responsibilities and history of the United Nations system, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Court of Justice.
  • 7.3 Multilateral Institutions - Explore key organizations which foster collaboration between 3 or more countries, such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization (WTO). 
  • 7.4.1 NGOs and Think Tanks, Part 1 - Develop a working knowledge of some of the long-running NGOs advocating for sustainability progress, with a focus on business-oriented and environmental NGOs. 
  • 7.4.2 NGOs and Think Tanks, Part 2 - Develop a working knowledge of key governance NGOs advocating for sustainability progress, such as Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
  • 7.5.1 Global Policies, Part 1 - Learn about pivotal global initiatives that provide the foundation for current regulatory policies around the world, with a focus on the Vienna Convention & Montreal Protocol and the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development.
  • 7.5.2 Global Policies, Part 2 - Learn about the agreements and outcomes of the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs.)
  • 7.6 Conclusion - Review why global cooperation is crucial to success and current progress towards such goals.

Course participants will take one quiz at the end of this module, approximately 10 questions.

Who is This Course For?

The Sustainability Core Competencies course is designed for individuals who may be new to the sustainability field but who plan to incorporate sustainability concepts directly into their work. It could also be for individuals who want third-party certification of their knowledge of sustainability via the SEA credential or those with expertise in a sector of sustainability that desire a broader industry understanding.

Course Description

This module provides a sampling of the many organizations working on sustainability issues around the world, with a focus on the longest-running and most enduring institutions and conventions. Sustainability and systems do not always recognize national borders, so it is essential that sustainability professionals are familiar with the accords, policies, and organizations that shape sustainability concerns locally and globally. 

The content of this video is based on Chapter 7 of the SEA Study Guide and can be used as preparation for the SEA exam. This course is a tool to help you study for the exam, but completion of the Sustainability Core Competencies course does not guarantee passing the SEA exam. [Read disclaimer.] 

Certificate

Following the successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion, indicating knowledge of core sustainability concepts and best practices. 

The completion of the full Sustainability Core Competencies course earns 5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) for SEA and SEP credential holders, and the completion of this module alone earns 0.5 CEU credits.