The Master’s in Sustainable Development: 2030 Agenda is a specialized program for professionals seeking to update and deepen their knowledge of integrating sustainability into organizational strategy. This master’s program will enable you to master the complexities of a constantly evolving field, where the climate emergency, the imperative importance of equality, and the growing consideration of ESG criteria in investment and financing define the current strategic landscape. You will delve into the global framework of sustainable development, gaining tools and advanced knowledge to integrate these pillars into the strategy and operations of any organization. You will explore the structure of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the 5 Ps—People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace, and Partnership—gaining an understanding of their implementation in public policy and the critical role of businesses and civil society. You will evaluate and monitor progress toward these goals, anticipating challenges and future prospects. With this approach, you will enhance your management skills, ensuring that organizational decisions not only address current demands but also drive positive and lasting social impact. You will specialize in environmental issues and the practical application of the 2030 Agenda, preparing you to lead the transition toward more resilient and responsible business models. You will master the key issues relevant to corporate sustainability—from identifying challenges to implementing strategic solutions—and consolidate your role as an agent of change, capable of designing and implementing strategies that generate long-term value.
Objectives
• Integrate the vision of global sustainability and the Global Agenda framework into the organizational strategy. • Design strategies for the effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their associated targets. • Manage the integration of the SDGs through the 5 Ps (People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace, and Partnership) in various contexts. • Assess the impact and monitor the progress of sustainability initiatives, identifying challenges and future prospects. • Lead the implementation of the SDGs in public policy and in the strategies of businesses and civil society. • Make strategic decisions that take into account the climate emergency, equality, and environmental, social, and governance factors in investment and financing. • Analyze and address environmental issues from the perspective of sustainable management and models. • Develop material sustainability issues for organizations, aligning them with the global framework of the Global Agenda.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Introduction
Development and the Environment
Sustainable Development
Human Rights and Sustainable Development
International Environmental Law
What can be done?
Introduction and Background
Sustainable Development Goals and Targets
How the Sustainable Development Goals Were Created
A vision of development promoted by the Sustainable Development Goals
The 5 Ps: People, Prosperity, Planet, Peace, and Partnerships
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Global Challenges in Implementing the SDGs
Local and Regional Challenges
Long-Term Perspective: Future Scenarios for the SDGs
Strategies for Integrating the SDGs into Public Policy
Tools and Frameworks for Implementation
Role of Key Stakeholders in Implementation
Introduction to the Role of Businesses and Civil Society in the SDGs
Businesses' Contribution to the SDGs
The Role of Civil Society in Promoting the SDGs
Synergies Between Businesses and Civil Society
The Importance of Evaluation in the Context of Sustainable Development
Key Indicators for Measuring Progress Toward the SDGs
Tools and Methodologies for Impact Monitoring
Challenges and Limitations in Measuring the SDGs
Environmental Issues
More Direct Impacts on the Environment
Trends in Energy Consumption
Global Energy Reserves
Primary and Final Energy
Energy Vectors
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources
Classification of Renewable Energy Sources
Renewable Technologies and Their Regulatory Classification
Fundamentals of Environmental Education
Key Stakeholders in Environmental Education
Environment and Economic Development
Practices and Techniques for Environmental Education
The Private Sector and Global Sustainability
Integrating the SDGs into the Business Strategy
Financial Instruments for Sustainable Development
Innovation and Market Opportunities Related to the SDGs
Industry Applications: OCS in Engineering and Infrastructure
Civil Society and the Third Sector’s Participation in the 2030 Agenda
Education, Awareness-Raising, and Cultural Change for the SDGs
Partnerships for Sustainable Development and Stakeholder Management
Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies in Support of the SDGs
Strategic Communication on the SDGs
Sustainability and Finance
Key Environmental and Social Challenges
ESG Criteria
Risks and Sustainability
Current State of Sustainable Finance
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The UNEP Finance Initiative
The 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development
Sustainable Finance in Europe
Sustainable Finance in Spain
Sustainable Investment
Sustainable Investment Strategies
Reporting on Sustainable Investing
SRI Funds and Sustainable Pension Plans
Impact Investing
Sustainable Financing
Green Bonds
Social bonds, sustainable bonds, and sustainability-linked bonds
Sustainable Loans for Businesses and Individuals
Microfinance
Equality as a Concept
Equality as a Universal Right: Historical and Social Context
Deconstructing Discrimination: The Impact of Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Social Roles
Intersectionality: A Cross-Cutting Approach to Equality
Harassment and the Forms It Can Take
The Evolution of Harassment: From Incivility to Harassment
The Impact of Harassment: Consequences for the Individual, the Team, and the Organization
International Standards for the Protection and Promotion of Equality
International Regulations Against Harassment
The Role of International Organizations
Protocols for the Prevention, Detection, and Response to Harassment
Prevention Policies in Work and Educational Settings
An Inclusive Organizational Culture
Inclusive Communication and Gender-Neutral Language
Training and Awareness-Raising on Equality and Harassment
Tools for Identifying Risks of Inequality and Harassment
Warning Signs and Analysis of Organizational Climate
Involvement of Diverse Groups in the Assessments
Internal Audits with an Intersectional Approach
Essential Elements of an Effective Protocol
Procedures for Receiving Complaints
Research Process
Measures and Resolution of the Conflict
Support and Protection for Victims
What Does It Mean to Be an Ally?: From Passive Spectator to Active Advocate
Equality Plans as Instruments of Structural Change
Monitoring, Sustainability, and Continuous Improvement
Introduction to Sustainability
The 2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Challenges for the City of the Future
Prosperous and Sustainable Cities
Success Factors for Sustainable and Smart Cities
Urban Design
Digitalization of Cities
Urban Energy Transition
Urban Mobility
Circular Cities
Urban Resilience
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Nature-based solutions
Healthy Cities
Peri-urban areas
Social Challenges
Ensuring Social Cohesion
Integrated Urban Governance
Institutional Leadership
Networking and Partnerships
Urban Development: The City as a System of Systems
The Concept of Urban Resilience. Resilience and Sustainable Development.
Impact and Stress Assessment. Urban Risk Analysis and Management
Characteristics of a Resilient City: Essential Aspects for Building Resilient Cities
Resilience Indicators and Standards. Urban Resilience Index.
Health, Well-being, and Education
Resilience and Social Cohesion
Resilience and the Circular Economy
Responsible Production and Consumption in a Resilient City
Resilience and Climate Change
Resilient Construction
Critical Infrastructure in Urban Resilience
Resilience in the hybrid system
Resilience in Mobility and Energy Efficiency
Environmental Protection and Ecosystem Conservation
United Nations Programs for Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainability, and Urban Resilience
The Rockefeller Foundation's "100 Resilient Cities" program
The CRP Program and Other International Programs for Urban Resilience
Smart cities.
Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and Resilience
The atmosphere
The Problem of Air Pollution
Primary pollutants
Secondary Pollutants and Atmospheric Chemistry
Models of Pollutant Concentration and Dispersion in the Atmosphere
Natural and anthropogenic sources
Emission Sampling Techniques
Immission Sampling Techniques
Analysis of Air Pollutants
Air Quality
Corrective Actions: Removal of Particulate Contaminants I
Corrective Actions: Removal of Particulate Contaminants II
Corrective Actions: Removal of Particulate Contaminants III
Corrective Actions: Removal of Gaseous Contaminants I
Corrective Actions: Removal of Gaseous Contaminants II
Vehicle Pollution
Waste Incineration
CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS)
Other types of pollution
Carbon footprint
Climate: Definition
Climate: Elements and Factors
Climatology: Methods of Study
The Climate System
General Concepts
Radiation
Solar-type radiation
Earth's Energy Balance
Solar Radiation and Its Spatial Distribution
Incident Radiation at a Point: Calculation
Temperature
Natural Greenhouse Effect: Gases and Mechanisms
Disruptions in the Energy Balance: Natural and Human Causes
Climate and General Information
Climate classification based on temperature and precipitation
The Köppen Classification
Strahler's Classification
Types of Climates
Mountain Climates
Historical Climate Events: Little Ice Age, Medieval Climate Optimum
Methods for Reconstructing Past Climate: Climate Proxies
Biodiversity, the “finiteness” of natural resources, and “irreversibility” linked to extinction
Renewable resources. Their current overexploitation
Conflicts Over Renewable Resources and Environmental Refugees
Non-renewable resources, minerals, and energy resources
The problems caused by its use and the conflicts over control of it
Evidence of Current Climate Change
Future Projections for the Planet's Average Temperature Based on Changes in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Impoverished countries are and will continue to be the hardest hit; the regions and ecosystems that will be particularly affected by climate change; and projections of the global economic impacts of climate change
The fight against climate change is possible, and it relies on global action, mitigation, and adaptation
History and Evolution of Climate Modeling
Components of Climate Models
Types of Climate Models
Reference Scenarios
IPCC and CMIP6 Simulations
Projections of Key Climate Variables
The Evolution of the Concept of the Carbon Footprint
International Regulations and Standards
Carbon Footprint Categories
Scope of Application and Calculation Bases
What Is Life Cycle Assessment?
Climate Neutrality and Net-Zero Goals
Reduction or Offset Strategies?
Carbon Offset Mechanisms
Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading Systems
Difference Between Mitigation and Adaptation
Local, National, and Global Adaptation Strategies
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Ecosystem-Based Solutions
Integrating Climate Change into Territorial and Sectoral Planning
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