As the world began to recover from the devastation of World War II, many post-colonial countries in Asia and the Pacific began the arduous process of redefining themselves as independent nations. As a forum for regional collaboration, the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE) was established in Shanghai to focus on economic development and post-war reconstruction. As time moved on, ECAFE extended its membership and formed institutions key to the continued growth of the region such as the Asian Development Bank, Asian Highway Network and the Mekong Committee.

About the Course

The course is designed in the framework of the Urban-Act programme by the ESCAP Environment and Development Division with the Melbourne Centre for Cities at the University of Melbourne, and specifically targets Member States and Local Governments from Asia and the Pacific.

The SDG localization and climate action synergies e-learning course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the SDGs and how they relate to cities and climate action. The e-learning content is delivered in five sub-modules and involves lectures, expert interviews, background reading, practical exercises, and knowledge quizzes.
The five sub-modules include:

• The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• SDG localisation methods and challenges in the Asia Pacific
• Voluntary Local Reviews (SDG reporting)
• Implementation of the SDGs at the local level
• Linking SDGs to local climate action

How to Apply

Register - https://www.unsdglearn.org/register/

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