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We the Peoples - the United Nations Charter

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Introduction to the UN System: Introduction

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This video reveals the scope and impact of the UNs work focusing principally on peace and security, development and human rights. It highlights the UNs role as a forum for united action for the common good, and for building partnerships to address problems that know no borders, like natural disasters and climate change.

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The Essential UN - Take a moment to learn about the UN

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2011 International High School Model UN Conference

Model UN is one of the most popular ways to learn about the workings of the United Nations. Conferences are organized by hundreds of educational institutions at all levels to engage young students in diplomatic debates and conversations that resemble those at the United Nations. It is often the first time that students are exposed to international affairs.

It has been noted, however, that due to a lack of knowledge of the procedural and substantive roles played by UN diplomats and UN staff, Model UN simulations don't accurately reflect the true UN decision-making process.

As a first step to improve MUN simulations, the UN Department of Public Information (UNDPI) organized three Global Model UN (GMUN) conferences in Geneva (2009), Kuala Lumpur (2010) and Incheon (2011) to provide a model of best practices. Having learned from these successful events, UNDPI Outreach Division recognized that its role in supporting Model UN needed to evolve and decided to focus its efforts on organizing workshops and training sessions for student leaders and MUN advisors who organize MUN conferences around the world instead.

Starting in 2012, the Division launched a series of workshops with the aim of giving students and MUN advisors a basic understanding of: the General Assembly's Rules of Procedure; the discussion and action phases of General Assembly Committee meetings; how to draft and review resolutions; the duties and responsibilities of the General Assembly and UN Secretariat officials and how to capture the relationship between these two main organs in the leadership structure within MUN simulations; and, the role of consensus in making decisions and how this is achieved. The main motivation for organizing these workshops is to train those who are in charge of MUN programmes in a new approach that more accurately represents the way the UN functions and that deepens students' knowledge of the art of diplomacy and the critical role it plays in the work of the UN.

As a companion to the workshops, this online guide details the structure, procedures, negotiation process and skills needed to conduct a simulation that accurately captures the essence of the decision-making process at the UN.

Educational Value of MUN simulations

Model UN helps students to develop public speaking, writing and research skills. In addition, they often provide the first entry point into international affairs and introduce students to the wide range of peace and security, human rights, development and rule of law issues that are on the UN agenda.

What is often overlooked is the important role that MUN simulations can play in teaching students about the UN as an institution, its role in world affairs, and the art of diplomacy that underlies the unique way in which it makes decisions that affect our lives.

Most MUN simulations are very competitive in nature and use rules of procedure that prevent students from acquiring a true picture and appreciation of how the UN actually functions. This document aims to provide a comprehensive guide to assist MU programmes in organizing simulations that are more accurate and provide students with an opportunity to learn about the role that diplomacy plays in the decision making process.

UNDPI is grateful to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations for allowing content of the PGA Handbook: A Practical Guide to the United Nations General Assembly to be included in the Guide as well as the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) for allowing the inclusion in this Guide of content from the UNITAR publication Manual for UN Delegates - Conference Process, Procedure and Negotiation, developed by the Multilateral Diplomacy Programme.

It is our hope that you will find this guide a useful resource, and that you will share with us your questions, comments, or suggestions.

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Introduction to the UN - Onboarding for UN staff (not updated)

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The SDG Primer (Sustainable Development Goals)

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development constitutes a paradigm shift. It requires understanding and articulating a narrative around the meaning and value of sustainable development, how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) interrelate across various sectors, and what itwill take to achieve them.

Fundamentally, achieving the SDGs requires the active involvement of all stakeholders: the United Nations system, national, regional, and local governments, the private sector, civil society, academia and people at large. Success depends on pursuing a whole-of-government and whole- of-society vision with an eye to meeting the high ambitions and challenges of the goals. The UN system should be prepared to assist UN Member State in all aspects of this endeavour.

The Foundational Primer on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, also known as the SDG Primer, aims to establish a common base of understanding and approach for the UN system in supporting the 2030 Agenda. It is primarily meant to inform, in broad terms, the programmes and actions of all UN entities, including their engagement with government and civil society partners.

The SDG Primer comprises of the following:

The SDG Primer Online Module (3-hours)

Assessment Quiz

Participants will receive a Certificate upon successful completion of both of the above.

All stakeholders interested to learn about the approach for the UN system in supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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The UN Development Cooperation Framework

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) is a core instrument for providing a coherent, strategic direction for UN development activities by all UN entities at country level. It guides the UN system in planning and implementing UN development activities at country level, as well as in mobilising a spectrum of development partners beyond the United Nations.

The 2019 UNSDCF Guidance provides a direction for strategic planning, funding, implementation, monitoring, learning, reporting and evaluation, all of which are undertaken by the UN development system with the host government and partners. For UN Country Teams to provide coherent and effective support to countries to achieve the 2030 Agenda, UN staff at global, regional, and country levels need to be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the UNSDCF Guidance.

This self-paced online course is jointly designed by the UN Development Coordination Office and the UN System Staff College to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of the UNSDCF as a centrepiece of UN development system reform. It will enable reflection on how to clearly articulate the UN development system's collective response to support countries in their pathways towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. Embodying the spirit of partnerships that are at the core of the 2030 Agenda, it aims to help turn our collective promise to leave no one behind into tangible action for people on the ground.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify the requirements of the UNSDCF as the most important planning and implementation instrument for UN development activities within countries.

Articulate the new elements of the UNSDCF.

The UNSDCF online course comprises the following:

Five interactive self-paced modules, detailing key stages of the design and implementation of the UNSDCF

An individual reflection exercise

A graded final assessment

Lesson 1: Setting the Stage

Lesson 2: Planning, Roadmap, and Common Country Analysis (CCA)

Lesson 3: UNSDCF Design and Development

Lesson 4: Preparing for Implementation: UNCT Configuration, UNSDCF Signature, and Funding Framework

Lesson 5: Implementation, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation

The UNSDCF online course is now open for UN and non-UN audiences

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Plan-cadre de coopération des Nations Unies pour le développement durable

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Les plans-cadres de coopération des Nations Unies pour le développement durable sont des instruments fondamentaux afin de donner une orientation stratégique cohérente aux activités de développement menées par toutes les entités du système des Nations Unies à l'échelon des pays. Ils guident le système des Nations Unies dans la planification et la mise en œuvre des activités de développement à l'échelon des pays, de même que dans la mobilisation d'un large éventail de partenaires au développement, au-delà des entités des Nations Unies.

Après réussite de cette formation :

Vous connaîtrez les exigences à respecter par un plan-cadre de coopération, qui constitue l'instrument le plus important permettant de planifier et de mettre en œuvre les activités de développement des Nations Unies dans un pays ; et

Vous serez capable d'articuler les éléments des nouveaux plans-cadres de coopération.

La formation en ligne sur les plans-cadres de coopération comprend :

Cinq modules interactifs que vous pouvez suivre à votre propre rythme et qui détaillent les étapes clés de conception et de mise en œuvre d'un plan-cadre ;

Un exercice de réflexion individuel ; et

Un examen final.

Module 1 - Contexte

Module 2 - Planification, feuille de route et bilan commun de pays (CCA)

Module 3 - Conception et élaboration d'un plan-cadre de coopération

Module 4 - Préparation de la mise en œuvre - Configuration de l'équipe de pays des Nations Unies, signature du plan cadre et plan de financement

Module 5 - Mise en œuvre, suivi, enseignements et évaluation

La formation en ligne sur les plans-cadres de coopération des Nations Unies pour le développement durable est désormais accessible à tous, collaborateurs des Nations Unies ou non.

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The YPS Primer aims to establish a common base of understanding and approach for the UN system and partners in implementing the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda. It is meant to inform, in broad terms, the programmes and actions of all UN entities working with and for youth in peace and security.

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How does the United Nations work? | RMIT University

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In this learning pathway you will be provided with training on the fundaments for the entire training design process and learn how to make your training programmes more inclusive, effective, and impactful.

Test your SDG core cross-cutting competencies through immersing yourself in real-world scenarios

Test your SDG core cross-cutting competencies through self-appraisal against global industry standards.

Test your knowledge of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs as the overarching framework guiding the UN work on the ground.

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UN SDG:Learn - SDG Learners today, SDG Leaders tomorrow!

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UN SDG:Learn is a United Nations initiative that aims to bring relevant and curated learning solutions on sustainable development topics to individuals and organizations.

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Social Protection for Sustainable Development

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) lay out a set of key development objectives for developed and developing countries alike to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.

Among the priorities agreed upon by member states is social protection - cited in the agenda as a primary means to protect all individuals and families against social contingencies and market risks across the life-cycle. Countries are called on to "implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable."

Currently, an estimated 69.4 per cent of the world's population lives without adequate social protection coverage, including lack of access to a pension, unemployment benefits, health insurance, and income guarantees.

According to the International Labour Organization, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has simultaneously, "exposed deep-seated inequalities and significant gaps in social protection coverage, comprehensiveness and adequacy across all countries" and, "provoked an unparalleled social protection policy response". It is therefore time to accelerate the transformation of social protection systems in light of the pandemic, to ensure human-centred recovery and resilience.

The ambitious objectives of the 2030 Agenda and the newfound drive for building comprehensive social protection systems will require concerted efforts from across the spectrum of UN and national actors, joining up disparate interventions and leveraging new tools to build enhanced social protection programmes and achieve the 2030 target.

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

1. Establish the need for universal social protection systems for individuals and societies to advance sustainable development and realize the human right to social security

2. Recognize the value of and create a culture around social protection as an investment and lever to achieve sustainable development

3. Identify global trends, practical tools, and good practices in extending social protection, especially related to building up individual, household, and national socio-economic and crisis resilience

4. Actively advocate for establishing universal, comprehensive, rights-based, and sustainable social protection systems in their context

5. Identify the concrete policy steps necessary to design, finance, and implement nationally appropriate social protection systems

6. Discern social protection approaches and tools to identify gaps in national social protection systems and contribute to fixing them

UNSSC online courses are designed to deliver maximum learning outcomes through optimal time investments into carefully chosen high-quality learning materials. Specifically tailored to the needs of the professionals interested in developing the skills to advance their career or deepening their knowledge of a particular subject, our facilitated online courses combine self-paced study modules with applied learning components such as case studies, interactive exercises and collaborative group work.

Participants also benefit from live moderated webinars which feature valuable inputs from renowned subject-matter experts, and allow real-time dialogue with high-level speakers. Webinar recordings are also made available to ensure that participants have a flexible and seamless learning experience.

An expert facilitator guides and assists the participants throughout the course, and provides real-time feedback on activities and exercises. Our user-friendly social online learning platform provides participants with the opportunity to connect with peers from diverse organizational backgrounds, fostering peer-to-peer learning.

While being interactive and participatory, UNSSC online courses give learners the opportunity to complete activities when it best fits their schedule. Participants are largely free to determine their own weekly study plan. Lasting five weeks and demanding five hours of work a week, UNSSC online courses incorporate the same high academic rigor as any UNSSC face-to-face programme.

Week 1: Past, present, future: the history of social protection and the 2030 Agenda (the "why")

Definitions and visions on social protection

History, characteristics, and structure of the 2030 Agenda

Social protection and the SDGs

Social protection and the 5Ps

Lifecycle risks

History of the welfare system and early social protection

The human right to social security and the rights-based approach to social protection

Week 2: Forms and instruments of social protection (the "what")

International labour standards and social protection regulations

Types of social protection (e.g., social assistance, social insurance, labour market policies)

Coverage for all groups along the lifecycle (e.g., children, older persons, people with disabilities)

Coverage of vulnerable groups (e.g., informal workers, migrants, LGBTIQ+ persons, rural populations)

The role of data for social protection

Social protection and gender

Universal social protection and social protection floors

Week 3: Designing, financing, and reforming social protection systems (the "how")

Designing and reforming social protection systems

Systems and needs assessments

Financing and fiscal space

National social protection strategies

Operational cycles and information management of social protection schemes

Week 4: Implementation and partnerships for universal and comprehensive social protection systems (the "how")

Monitoring and evaluation

Implementation

Partnerships and stakeholders

Initiating a culture of universal social protection

Inter linkages and systems thinking in social protection

Creating a participatory approach to building universal social protection systems

Week 5: Looking ahead: practical perspectives, global trends, and debates in social protection

Identifying global trends like migration, environmental degradation and climate change, digitization, disasters etc.

Shock responsive social protection and COVID-19

Universal basic income

Participants will represent various backgrounds and will have different levels of experience with working on social protection. Their work will span civil society, academia, the private sector, mass media, political parties, governments, NGOs, international organizations, donors, social workers, educators, volunteers, and influencers. We are looking for motivated people who do not necessarily have prior knowledge about social protection but who can demonstrate they will use the knowledge gained to benefit others.

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Social Protection for Sustainable Development

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) lay out a set of key development objectives for developed and developing countries alike to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.

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The Paris Agreement on Climate Change as a Development Agenda

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Climate change is a cross-cutting development issue that affects every aspect of sustainable development and the entire 2030 Agenda.

The Paris Agreement on Climate Change, along with the 2030 Agenda, including the Sustainable Development Goals, forms the most comprehensive blueprint to date for eliminating extreme poverty, reducing inequality, and protecting the planet. Together with the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, these documents constitute an integral plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity that requires all countries and stakeholders to act together. Sustainable development and climate action are deeply interconnected and interdependent. For example:

Ending poverty is not possible where the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable populations are disrupted by climate change-induced impacts;

Peaceful and inclusive societies cannot be attained if climate change catalyzes the displacement of people and increases the risk of violent conflicts through amplification of already existing drivers, such as loss of natural resources;

Achieving zero-hunger is not possible without protecting food systems from the negative impacts of climate change;

Cities and communities cannot be sustainable without adequate protection from extreme weather events;

Ensuring children's health is not possible without addressing air pollution and the increase in climate change-driven, vector-borne diseases;

Economic development cannot be sustainable without reversing over-reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain key elements of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda and the role of climate action in the broader context of sustainable development;

Identify and articulate the interrelations and interdependencies between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the five critical dimensions of sustainable development: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership;

Identify and articulate best practices to ensure coherence and mutual reinforcement between the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;

Explain existing tools and instruments to mainstream sustainable development and climate action into national development policies and planning.

UNSSC online courses are designed to deliver maximum learning outcomes through carefully chosen high-quality learning materials. Our facilitated online courses combine self-paced study modules with applied learning components, such as case studies, interactive exercises, and collaborative group work, specially tailored to the needs of the professional interested in deepening their knowledge on a particular subject matter.

Participants will also benefit from live moderated webinars that feature inputs from renowned subject-matter experts and allow real-time dialogue with high-level speakers. Webinar recordings are also made available to ensure that participants have a flexible and seamless learning experience.

An expert facilitator guides and assists the participants all along the course, and provides real-time feedback on activities and exercises. Our user-friendly social online learning platform provides participants with the opportunity to connect with peers from diverse organizational backgrounds, fostering peer-to-peer learning.

UNSSC online courses give learners the opportunity to complete activities when it best fits their schedule. Participants are largely free to determine their own weekly study plan. Lasting six weeks and demanding six hours of study per week, UNSSC online courses incorporate the same high academic rigour as any UNSSC face-to-face programme.

The course frames climate change and climate action around the five core cornerstones of the 2030 Agenda: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership.

Week 1: Introduction: sustainable development, climate change and climate action.

Week 2: The social dimension of sustainable development, climate change and climate action (People).

Week 3: The environmental dimension of sustainable development, climate change and climate action (Planet).

Week 4: The economic dimension of sustainable development, climate change and climate action (Prosperity).

Week 5: Climate change and peace, justice and strong institutions (Peace).

Week 6: Partnerships and means of implementation for climate action and sustainable development (Partnership).

Development practitioners from the UN system, governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, civil society and academia.

UNSSC fosters collaborative peer-to-peer learning among its course participants. To achieve this, UNSSC adopts a rigorous methodology in its selection process that considers the course's scope, objectives and expected outcomes. UNSSC utilizes specific selection criteria for its course participants to promote cohort-based learning and increase course impact. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up for the moderated online course and be ready to complete an additional comprehensive selection survey after the course registration closes.
Selection criteria:
The selection criteria include quality of motivation, professional experience and knowledge, commitment, diversity (gender, geographic region, sector, etc.), and willingness to contribute to the course.
Selection process:

1. Register for the course by clicking on the sign-up button. Please provide a clear motivation statement and a short explanation of the benefit you can derive from the course as well as your possible contribution to enriching it. Course registration opens on 14 February 2022 and closes on 18 April 2022.

2. After the deadline for registration, you will receive a link to a survey to confirm the necessary conditions for course completion (technical requirements and time availability), as well as to answer course specific questions.

This online course is offered free-of-charge.

Participants will enjoy the following benefits from the free online course:

Three-month's access to course materials (including exclusive video material and key readings), recording of webinars and speakers' presentations.

Participation in live webinars with renowned subject matter experts.

Exclusive access to the UNSSC online social learning environment with training and supporting background materials, and the opportunity to stay connected with colleagues.

Joint certificates from the United Nations System Staff College and UN Climate Change will be awarded to participants upon completion of the course.

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The Paris Agreement on Climate Change as a Development Agenda

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Climate change is a cross-cutting development issue that affects every aspect of sustainable development and the entire 2030 Agenda. The Paris Agreement on Climate Change, along with the 2030 Agenda, including the Sustainable Development Goals, forms the most comprehensive blueprint to date for eliminating extreme poverty, reducing inequality, and protecting the planet.

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The virtual UN Summer Academy aims to bring together sustainability actors from multiple different sectors and regions on a common platform to explore key challenges to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly in areas such as health and well-being, social protection, economic transformation, and climate action. The theme of the UN Summer Academy of 2022 is﻿ Sustainable Transformation Pathways. The 5-day Programme will examine different thematic areas using conceptual tools like systems thinking, design thinking and futures thinking.

As in previous editions, the Academy combines academic rigour with cutting-edge thinking, providing participants with unparalleled learning and networking opportunities. The very interactive Programme is designed to facilitate and foster dialogue with thought and action leaders who are currently working towards the implementation and the localization of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. Participants will explore transformative approaches required for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, and they will share concrete examples and practices from diverse country contexts and stakeholder perspectives.

At the same time, this virtual edition capitalizes on the additional opportunities offered by its online format. Through experiential learning methodologies, participants will engage with a wide range of expert inputs, as well as in peer-to-peer learning, knowledge exchange and collaborative co-creation.

Thanks to the generous support of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, this course is offered at a reduced price of $500.

Upon successful completion of the UN Summer Academy, participants will:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of the key notions underpinning the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change;

Demonstrate an improved understanding of the key challenges and opportunities for sustainable development;

Have benefitted from unparalleled networking opportunities, and demonstrate an increased awareness of the role of different development partners; and

Have received exposure to good practices and conceptual approaches in the area of sustainable development.

Recognizing that transformative learning cannot take place through classical chalk and talk lectures, the UN Summer Academy is designed using experiential online learning methodologies that combine panel discussions featuring high-level speakers with interactive opportunities for knowledge exchange and experience sharing, and hands-on practice sessions.

The virtual Summer Academy will be synchronous, meaning participants will be expected to be online at the same time during specified hours. (Plenary sessions with all participants will take place between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. CEST. In order to accommodate the widest possible range of international participation, UNSSC will offer small-group breakout activities in two blocks: once in the morning, CEST, and again in the evening, CEST.)

The Summer Academy will feature a variety of moderated online learning formats, including live webinars with thought leaders; small-group breakout activities for reflection and knowledge exchange; and applied labs in which participants will apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired during the Academy. Moreover, the UN Summer Academy places a premium on fun and relationship-building. This will remain a key priority in the virtual edition, including through networking sessions in which participants showcase their work, games, and other social activities.

The UN Summer Academy introduces conceptual approaches underpinning the notion of sustainable development, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

The 2022 Programme will explore sustainable development from a multi-sectoral perspective, focusing on critical themes such as health and well-being, social protection, economic transformation, and climate action. Participants will look at how transformative thought frameworks of systems thinking, futures thinking, and design thinking can address these issues in a complex and volatile context. Alongside these core themes and conceptual approaches, the Programme will also feature trending sustainable development topics such as innovation for sustainable development and frontier technologies. Experts will highlight the latest developments in these areas and their potential contribution to sustainable development efforts.

UN young professionals, national and local government representatives, civil society representatives, academics, private sector representatives, as well as a select number of doctoral and master's students.

Applicants will be selected on the basis of their professional/academic profile and motivation statement.

Time requirements: As detailed in the "Course Methodology" section above, this is a synchronous course. Participants will be expected to be online for four-five specified hours on all five days. Exact times will be shared with successful applicants shortly before the course begins, but UNSSC will offer two time windows: participants can select a window of  either 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CEST   or  2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CEST).

Technical requirements:  To participate in this online training, participants will need to access the course through a desktop PC or laptop with an internet connection, as well as a functioning webcam, microphone, and speakers. Internet speed and volume should be sufficient for four-five hours of video-conferencing each day. Due to the interactive and applied format of the Academy, it is not possible to participate using a mobile device. Further details on technical requirements will be shared with successful applicants shortly before the course begins.

The course fee of $500 USD covers the following:

Five days of online training, including a technical orientation* on how to use all online platforms and tools used for the course.

Exclusive access to a UNSSC online social learning environment with training and supporting background materials, and the opportunity to stay connected with colleagues.

All course materials, resources and contacts.

Participants are expected to cover all costs related to their participation in the Summer Academy.

*NB: Technical support to address issues related to local clients' software or hardware settings, internet access, and in general all issues requiring access to local clients and infrastructure are outside the scope of UNSSC services.

Certificates from the United Nations System Staff College will be awarded to participants who attend the Summer Academy.

Scholarships

In order to offer highly-qualified candidates the possibility to participate in the online UN Summer Academy, the state of North-Rhine Westphalia is funding 62 full scholarships, covering fees for the five-day online learning event.

The scholarship application process is highly competitive and we encourage you to finance your application through other means if possible.

To qualify for a scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

Have professional or academic experience in sustainable development;

Be able to act as a multiplier, applying and passing on acquired knowledge; and

Be available to actively participate. The virtual Summer Academy is synchronous, meaning participants are expected to be online at the same time during specified hours (either 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CEST or 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm CEST) every day, 27 June 2022 till 01 July 2022.

Applicants from NRW and its partner countries and regions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, April 29, 2022.

How to Apply for a Scholarship?

Please read the instructions carefully before you begin.

Step 1: Please right-click on this link to open the Scholarship Application Form in a new tab: https://bit.ly/UNSA2022-SCHOLARSHIP . Please read Step 2 and Step 3 before filling out the Scholarship Application Form.
Step 2: Remaining on the current tab, please first register for the UN Summer Academy by clicking on the "Add to cart" button above.
Step 3: Once your course registration is accepted and pending approval, please go to the Scholarship Application Form open in the other tab and fill and submit the form by 29 April 2022.
Your scholarship application will not be taken into consideration if you have not registered on this page first.

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Unleashing the Power of the Private Sector for the 2030 Agenda

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is unprecedented in its scope and ambition. The UN and governments have neither the reach nor the resources to implement it alone. Engagement, especially with the private sector, is imperative for the 2030 Agenda to succeed.

With its unparalleled reach, the private sector has the capacity to be a key driver to achieve the objectives of the 2030 Agenda and in some cases is already performing this role. The UN and its Member States must seize the opportunity to form strategic partnerships with private sector entities and advocate for businesses to embrace sustainable development in order to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Moreover, the 2030 Agenda offers the private sector numerous opportunities to access new markets and institutional investment, estimated at about $12 trillion by 2030 while adding 380 million new jobs. This in itself is a compelling argument for the private sector and governments to work together to make the 2030 Agenda a reality.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:

Understand the need to engage with the private sector for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda

Demonstrate familiarity with frameworks and tools to develop partnerships with the private sector

Appreciate the importance of due diligence before pursuing engagement

Acquire the ability to articulate the need for and advocate for enhanced private sector engagement in achieving the 2030 Agenda

UNSSC online courses are designed to deliver maximum learning outcomes through optimal time investments into carefully chosen high-quality learning materials. Specially tailored to the needs of the professional interested in developing skills to advance their career or deepening their knowledge on a particular subject matter, our facilitated online courses combine self-paced study modules with applied learning components such as case studies, interactive exercises and collaborative group work.

Participants also benefit from live moderated webinars which feature valuable inputs from renowned subject matter experts, and allow real-time dialogue with high-level speakers. Webinar recordings are also made available to ensure that participants have a flexible and seamless learning experience.

A competent facilitator guides and assists the participants all along the course, and provides real-time feedback on activities and exercises. Our user-friendly social online learning platform provides participants with the opportunity to connect with peers from diverse organizational backgrounds, fostering peer-to-peer learning.

While being interactive and participatory, UNSSC online courses give learners the opportunity to complete activities when it best fits their schedule. Participants are largely free to determine their own weekly study plan. Lasting five weeks and demanding six hours of dedication a week, UNSSC online courses incorporate the same high academic rigour as any UNSSC face-to-face programme.

Week 1: How partnerships are vital to the 2030 Agenda.

Week 2: The role of the private sector in implementing the 2030 Agenda.

Week 3: How to pursue partnerships with the private sector: frameworks for action.

Week 4: Due Diligence: protecting against reputational risk.

Week 5: Engaging with the private sector: way forward.

UN staff, especially partnership specialists and officers. Development practitioners from governments, civil society, academia and the private sector.

UNSSC fosters collaborative peer-to-peer learning among its course participants. To achieve this, UNSSC adopts a rigorous methodology in its selection process that considers the course's scope, objectives, and expected outcomes. UNSSC utilizes specific selection criteria for its course participants to promote cohort-based learning and increase course impact. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up for the moderated online course and be ready to complete an additional comprehensive selection survey after the course registration closes.
Selection criteria:
The selection criteria include quality of motivation, professional experience and knowledge, commitment, diversity (gender, geographic region, sector, etc.), and willingness to contribute to the course.
Selection process:

1. Register for the course by clicking on the sign-up button. Please provide a clear motivation statement and a short explanation of the benefit you can derive from the course as well as your possible contribution to enriching it. Course registration opens on 2nd May 2022 and closes on 29th July 2022.

2. After the deadline for registration, you will receive a link to a survey to confirm the necessary conditions for course completion (technical requirements and time availability), as well as to answer course-specific questions.

This online course is offered free-of-charge.

Participants will enjoy the following benefits from the free online course:

3-months access to course materials (incl. exclusive video material and key readings), recording of webinars and speakers' presentations.

Participation in live webinars with renowned subject matter experts.

Exclusive access to the UNSSC online social learning environment with training and supporting background materials, and the opportunity to stay connected with colleagues.

Certificates from the United Nations System Staff College will be awarded to participants upon completion of the course.

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Unleashing the Power of the Private Sector for the 2030 Agenda

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is unprecedented in its scope and ambition. The UN and governments have neither the reach nor the resources to implement it alone. Engagement, especially with the private sector, is imperative for the 2030 Agenda to succeed.

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Anti-Corruption in the context of the 2030 Agenda

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Anti-Corruption in the context of the 2030 Agenda

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The 2030 Agenda was a major breakthrough for the anti-corruption movement, as it emphasizes the importance of promoting transparency, accountability and anti-corruption for sustainable development, and makes an explicit link between corruption, peace and just and inclusive societies.

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner said, "the 2030 Agenda has established anti-corruption as a global imperative on which hinges the achievement of all sustainable development goals. Goal 16 is rooted in human rights and highlights the importance of strengthening institutions and governance in our pledge to leave no one behind. We also have the opportunity to advance the anti-corruption agenda through the implementation of the UN Convention Against Corruption, which has now reached near-universal ratification, providing a comprehensive global framework to fight corruption in alignment with the 2030 Agenda. Corruption is a complex challenge that continues to persist in many countries across the world. It has a direct impact on the three dimensions of sustainable development - social, economic and environmental - and affects each of the five pillars of the 2030 agenda: people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnerships."

Despite progress made, corruption is still a pressing challenge. Resources lost through corruption exceed the estimated 10 trillion dollars required to eradicate poverty by 2030. Money lost to corruption is essentially development denied to those most at risk of being left behind.

The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bureau for Policy and Programme Support to offer the first worldwide online course on the key role anti-corruption plays in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of the 2030 Agenda and articulate the key role that anti-corruption plays in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the dual role anti-corruption plays in the 2030 Agenda, both as a focus area in itself under SDG 16 and as a prerequisite for achieving the other SDGs.

Identify different methods, tools and best practices to mainstream anti-corruption initiatives in sustainable development plans and programmes.

Identify practical tools and best practices to harmonize the monitoring of sustainable development and anti-corruption initiatives.

Be able to articulate the need for aligning sustainable development and anti-corruption efforts.

UNSSC online courses are designed to deliver maximum learning outcomes through carefully chosen high-quality learning materials. Our highly facilitated online courses combine self-paced study modules with applied learning components, such as case studies, interactive exercises, and collaborative group work, specially tailored to the needs of the professional interested in deepening their knowledge on a particular subject matter.

Participants will also benefit from live moderated webinars which feature valuable inputs from renowned subject matter experts and allow real-time dialogue with high-level speakers. Webinar recordings are also made available to ensure that participants have a flexible and seamless learning experience.

An expert facilitator guides and assists participants throughout the course, and provides real-time feedback on activities and exercises. Our user-friendly social online learning platform provides participants with the opportunity to connect with peers from diverse organizational backgrounds, fostering peer-to-peer learning.

UNSSC online courses give learners the opportunity to complete activities when it best fits their schedule.

Participants are largely free to determine their own weekly study plan. Lasting five weeks and demanding six hours of study per week, UNSSC online courses incorporate the same high academic rigour as any UNSSC face-to-face programme.

Week 1: Sustainable development and anti-corruption. Concepts of corruption and sustainable development. Anti-corruption initiatives advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Week 2: The role of anti-corruption as part of SDG 16 and as a prerequisite to achieve all other SDGs.

Week 3: Fighting corruption across sectors

Week 4: Integrating anti-corruption in sustainable development plans and programmes - coordination and implementation. Different approaches to align anti-corruption initiatives to sustainable development plans and programmes.

Week 5: Integrating anti-corruption in sustainable development plans and programmes - monitoring. Tools and best practices to monitor anti-corruption efforts within the context of sustainable development.

UN staff from headquarters, UN country teams or regional offices, government representatives, development practitioners as well as members of civil society, academia and foundations.

Participants are at the centre stage of the learning offerings at the UNSSC. UNSSC adopts a concrete methodology in its selection process that considers the scope, objectives, and expected outcomes of the course as well as specific selection criteria for its course participants to increase course impact. The criteria include quality of motivation, professional experience and knowledge, organisational commitment, diversity, the potential for future work, and willingness to contribute to the course.

Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up for the course and provide a clear and well-crafted motivation statement in the online application form, with a short explanation of the benefit they can derive from the course as well as their possible contribution to enriching the course.

This online course is offered free-of-charge.

Participants will enjoy the following benefits from the free online course:

Unlimited access to course materials (incl. exclusive video material and key readings), recording of webinars and speakers' presentations.

Participation in live webinars with renowned subject matter experts.

Exclusive access to UNSSC online social learning environment with training and supporting background materials, and the opportunity to stay connected with colleagues.

Certificates will be awarded to participants upon completion of the course.

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Anti-Corruption in the context of the 2030 Agenda

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The 2030 Agenda was a major breakthrough for the anti-corruption movement, as it emphasizes the importance of promoting transparency, accountability and anti-corruption for sustainable development, and makes an explicit link between corruption, peace and just and inclusive societies.

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Policy Coherence and Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development

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Policy Coherence and Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development

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Conventional approaches to development often focus on sector-specific economic results, working under the assumption that markets function perfectly. Such approaches do not adequately consider externalities and their impact on society, equity or the environment. They also often ignore the transboundary and inter-generational effects which results in siloed, contradictory policies that can undermine one another.

This course explores ways to uncover system interconnections and foster integration across the Sustainable Development Goals, against a backdrop of political economy analysis. It explores the concept of systems thinking, as well as a cross-organizational and cross-sectoral policy coherence at the national, regional and international levels. It aims at equipping participants with an understanding of why a focus on system interconnections is key for achieving sustainable development, what coherent policymaking entails, and what are some specific tools, mechanisms and approaches that can be employed to foster both. This need for a systemic and coherence view is more evident than ever as the global COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted our journey towards transformative change and risks reversing decades of development gains.

This course was designed by the UN System Staff College, in coordination with the National University of Singapore acting through its Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and the Hertie School - The University of Governance in Berlin, and in collaboration with the OECD Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development Unit in Paris.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of the vision and principles underlying the 2030 Agenda, the evolution of the concept of policy coherence for sustainable development and the importance of policy coherence for sustainable development;

Demonstrate a sound understanding of systems thinking and systems mapping, as a framework of thought;

Demonstrate a good understanding of the relevance of policy coherence as an approach and a tool to achieve sustainable development outcomes, and be able to recognize policies that are mutually reinforcing across governance levels;

Be equipped with knowledge of the specific tools, mechanisms and approaches that can be employed to foster systems thinking and policy coherence, including partnerships and multi-stakeholder engagement.

UNSSC online courses are designed to deliver maximum learning outcomes through carefully chosen high-quality learning materials. Our facilitated online courses combine self-paced study modules with applied learning components, such as case studies, interactive exercises, and collaborative group work, specially tailored to the needs of the professional interested in deepening their knowledge on a particular subject matter.

Participants will benefit from live moderated webinars which feature valuable inputs from renowned subject matter experts and allow real-time dialogue with high-level speakers. Webinar recordings are made available to ensure that participants have a flexible and seamless learning experience.

An expert facilitator guides and assists participants throughout the course, and provides real-time feedback on activities and exercises. Our user-friendly social online learning platform provides participants with the opportunity to connect with peers from diverse organizational backgrounds, fostering peer-to-peer learning.

UNSSC online courses give learners the opportunity to complete activities when it best fits their schedule. Participants are largely free to determine their own weekly study plan. Lasting five weeks and demanding six hours of study per week, UNSSC online courses incorporate the same high academic rigour as any UNSSC face-to-face programme.

Week 1 provides an introduction to the vision and principles of the 2030 Agenda, as well as the framework of systems thinking.

Week 2 discusses the political economy of sustainable development and introduces the concept and evolution of policy coherence for sustainable development, and elaborates upon vertical and horizontal coherence, as well as the different mechanisms that enhance policy coherence across the policy cycle.

Week 3 discusses the importance of Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development (PCSD) in the context of Sustainable Development Goal 17 of the 2030 Agenda. It focuses on the different approaches towards understanding the concept of PCSD and the importance of policy coherence at national, regional, and international levels.

Week 4 looks at the importance of partnerships and stakeholder engagement for PCSD, introducing tools and review mechanisms to assess integration of the 2030 Agenda at the national level. It examines the significance of tracking progress on policy coherence, through a systems thinking lens.

Week 5 focuses on the synergies, trade-offs and strategic interventions for the future when applying systems thinking in order to foster policy coherence for sustainable development.

UN staff from headquarters, country teams or regional offices, government representatives, development practitioners as well as members of civil society, the private sector, academia and foundations.

This online course is offered free-of-charge.

UNSSC adopts a concrete methodology in its selection process that considers the scope, objectives, and expected outcomes of the course as well as specific selection criteria for its course participants to increase course impact. The criteria include quality of motivation, professional experience and knowledge, organizational commitment, diversity, the potential for future work, and willingness to contribute to the course.

Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up for the course and provide a clear and well-crafted motivation statement in the online application form, with a short explanation of the benefit they can derive from the course as well as their possible contribution to enriching the course.

Participants will enjoy the following benefits from the free online course:

(3-months access to course materials (including exclusive video material and key readings), recording of webinars and speakers' presentations)).

Participation in live webinars with renowned subject matter experts.

Exclusive access to the UNSSC online social learning environment with training and supporting background materials, and the opportunity to stay connected with colleagues.

Certificates from the United Nations System Staff College will be awarded to participants upon completion of the course.

UNSSC fosters collaborative peer-to-peer learning among its course participants. To achieve this, UNSSC adopts a rigorous methodology in its selection process that considers the course's scope, objectives, and expected outcomes. UNSSC utilizes specific selection criteria for its course participants to promote cohort-based learning and increase course impact. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up for the moderated online course and be ready to complete an additional comprehensive selection survey after the course registration closes.

Selection criteria:

The selection criteria include quality of motivation, professional experience and knowledge, commitment, diversity (gender, geographic region, sector, etc.), and willingness to contribute to the course.

Selection process:

1. Register for the course by clicking on the sign-up button. Please provide a clear motivation statement and a short explanation of the benefit you can derive from the course as well as your possible contribution to enriching it. Course registration opens on 2 July 2022 and closes on 2 September 2022.

2. After the deadline for registration, you will receive a link to a survey to confirm the necessary conditions for course completion (technical requirements and time availability), as well as to answer course-specific questions.

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Policy Coherence and Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development

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Conventional approaches to development often focus on sector-specific economic results, working under the assumption that markets function perfectly. Such approaches do not adequately consider externalities and their impact on society, equity or the environment. They also often ignore the transboundary and inter-generational effects which results in siloed, contradictory policies that can undermine one another.

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Course registration opens on 1 July 2022 and closes on 30 September 2022.
This course explores the application of Circular Economy (CE) practices in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

With less than a decade to 2030, it is evident that 'business as usual' will not help us to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Systems-based approaches along with a strong commitment to deep-rooted transformations and actions are vital to the reduction of humanity's footprint on our planet. Our resources are finite and the principles and practices of the circular economy will be catalytic in creating goods, processes and ecosystems that are restorative and regenerative by design.

The course will focus on 'how' and 'why' circular economy principles will be critical to achieving the goal of the 2030 Agenda - sustainable development for all.

Theoretical, practical and case study-based approaches will be used to illustrate and support the concepts. The course will be strongly application-based, with numerous real-life examples from around the world, and will include tools useful to advance CE practices. Participants will get the opportunity to engage with distinguished experts through live webinars. Assignments, exercises, quizzes and peer sharing across the different modules of the course will benefit the participants and add to their learning.

This course has been created in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme.

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the interconnection between Circular Economy and its potential in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Explain the importance of systems-based approaches to identify effective circular transformations and apply different models of circularity to identify opportunities for circular transformations.

Understand the opportunities to drive circular value across the life cycles of products and processes and examine business models that could support circularity.

Explore the policy environments that support the successful application of circular strategies to cities and examine why citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring circularity.

Recognize the potential of individual actions and sustainable lifestyles in enabling circularity

Identify the barriers and enablers to mainstreaming circular strategies.

UNSSC online courses are designed to deliver maximum learning outcomes through optimal time investments into carefully chosen high-quality learning materials. Specially tailored to the needs of the professional interested in developing skills to advance their career or deepening their knowledge on a particular subject, our facilitated online courses combine self-paced study modules with applied learning components such as case studies, interactive exercises and collaborative group work.

Participants also benefit from live moderated webinars which feature valuable inputs from renowned subject matter experts, and allow real-time dialogue with high-level speakers. Webinar recordings are also made available to ensure that participants have a flexible and seamless learning experience.

An expert facilitator guides and assists the participants throughout the course, and provides real-time feedback on activities and exercises. Our user-friendly social online learning platform provides participants with the opportunity to connect with peers from diverse organizational backgrounds, fostering peer-to-peer learning.

While being interactive and participatory, UNSSC online courses give learners the opportunity to complete activities when it best fits their schedule. Participants are largely free to determine their own weekly study plan. Lasting six weeks and demanding six hours of work a week, UNSSC online courses incorporate the same high academic rigour as any UNSSC face-to-face programme.

Week 1 will introduce key features of the 2030 Agenda, explain the evolution of the concept and principles of Circular Economy and explain the importance of the need to transition from a linear to a circular system in order to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Week 2 will establish the need for a systems-based approach to circular economy. It will discuss the Butterfly diagram and the Circularity diagram as strategic tools for circular design and understand their operational principles through technical and biological cycles of products and resources with the help of real-life case studies. It will consider the need for systemic enabling environments supported by appropriate policies for circularity.

Week 3 will explore how to make businesses more circular, applying CE principles to business products and processes and examining innovative business models and relationships as well as policy environments that could support circularity in business.

Week 4 will focus on designing circular cities by illustrating the potential of CE principles to create sustainable and thriving urban living environments.

Week 5 will examine the impact of more sustainable lifestyle choices on the world around us and finding ways for everyone to live better and lighter.

Week 6 will analyse the key barriers and enablers to increasing the adoption of CE principles and processes. It will reiterate the importance of a systemic approach to circular economy to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

Policymakers and policy shapers from the multilateral sector and government, members of the private sector and civil society who would like to help accelerate the transition towards circular systems by applying circular economy principles in policymaking, production and consumption practices, businesses and cities.

UNSSC fosters collaborative peer-to-peer learning among its course participants. To achieve this, UNSSC adopts a rigorous methodology in its selection process that considers the course's scope, objectives, and expected outcomes. UNSSC utilizes specific selection criteria for its course participants to promote cohort-based learning and increase course impact. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up for the moderated online course and be ready to complete an additional comprehensive selection survey after the course registration closes.
Selection criteria:
The selection criteria include quality of motivation, professional experience and knowledge, commitment, diversity (gender, geographic region, sector, etc.), and willingness to contribute to the course.
Selection process:

1. Register for the course by clicking on the sign-up button. Please provide a clear motivation statement and a short explanation of the benefit you can derive from the course as well as your possible contribution to enriching it. Course registration opens on 1 July 2022 and closes on 30 September 2022.

2. After the deadline for registration, you will receive a link to a survey to confirm the necessary conditions for course completion (technical requirements and time availability), as well as to answer course specific questions.

This online course is offered free-of-charge.

Participants will enjoy the following benefits from the free online course:

3-months access to course materials (incl. exclusive video material and key readings), recording of webinars and speakers' presentations.

Participation in live webinars with renowned subject matter experts.

Exclusive access to the UNSSC online social learning environment with training and supporting background materials, and the opportunity to stay connected with colleagues.

Certificates from the United Nations System Staff College will be awarded to participants upon completion of the course.

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Course registration opens on 1 July 2022 and closes on 30 September 2022. This course explores the application of Circular Economy (CE) practices in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With less than a decade to 2030, it is evident that 'business as usual' will not help us to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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UN Executive Leadership Programme for Sustainable Development

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UN Executive Leadership Programme for Sustainable Development

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The UN Executive Leadership Programme for Sustainable Development consists of three inter-related paths intended to engage participants on sustainable development topics. With inputs from renowned experts, participants will be asked to explore their own leadership development through intimate peer learning groups and the exchange of knowledge and shared experiences. The course covers cutting-edge sustainable development themes such as: demand-driven policy support, cross-sectoral thinking, stakeholder engagement, systems-thinking, collaborative leadership, and influencing skills.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

Adopt innovative approaches to sustainable development leadership.

Use their leadership skills to advance sustainable development.

Better tackle the complexities and synergies of sustainable development across environmental, social and economic spheres.

Work more with partners from a variety of sectors and beyond institutional boundaries

Build a peer support network with inspirational leaders from diverse sectors to share and gain insights on leadership.

This programme is an immersive virtual learning journey that features one weekly three-hour virtual synchronous class, where participants will get the opportunity to engage with thematic experts and established leaders to gain insights on sustainable development.

Participants will also receive access to asynchronous learning material that will be provided before each of the virtual sessions. The virtual sessions consist of engaging lectures, workshops and group coaching.

A mix of practical exercises, peer exchanges, executive coaching and lectures by the Hertie School - The University of Governance in Berlin, and the National University of Singapore - Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, are a key feature that make the programme unique through a combination of academic rigour, research and insights with the latest advances in sustainable development, and, together with peer-to-peer learning and executive coaching.

The programme presents concrete ways to apply skills and capabilities in complex, highly demanding contexts. It provides examples of how leaders can maximize opportunities and minimize disruptions to ensure that no one is left behind in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

It also builds on the wealth of knowledge and experience participants bring to the table. Combined with exposure to real case examples, participants are expected to strengthen their substantial knowledge and build networks through peer exchange groups.

The programme consists of twenty three-hour long virtual interactive sessions. The sessions are delivered weekly and follow a structure that focusses on three aspects:

The What: sustainable development

The Me: leadership inner circles

The We: unpacking real-life cases through interactive peer-exchanges

The course unpacks the following topics within the context of the 2030 Agenda: global environmental governance, digitalization, artificial intelligence, scenario building, foresight, stakeholder analysis and consensus building, and many more.

Senior level leaders with a proven track record in sustainable development from all sectors (private sector, public sector, multilateral organizations and civil society).

Free of charge. By nomination and invitation only.

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UN Executive Leadership Programme for Sustainable Development

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The UN Executive Leadership Programme for Sustainable Development consists of three inter-related paths intended to engage participants on sustainable development topics. With inputs from renowned experts, participants will be asked to explore their own leadership development through intimate peer learning groups and the exchange of knowledge and shared experiences.

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The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) is set to host the next edition of the its signature UN Mastermind Groups from 13 May - 22 July 2022. Launched in 2020, UN Mastermind Groups is outlined as a peer-support initiative for sustainable development leaders from within the United Nations and beyond. Thanks to the generous contribution of the Federal Republic of Germany, the programme is offered free of charge to leaders, UNSSC alumni, experts, and practitioners who are 'centres of influence'.

The evolving sustainable development leadership landscape has driven the need for leaders who are able to draw on different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds to foster effective, and transformational leadership. The UN Mastermind Groups therefore offer an open space for leaders to discuss different topics, brainstorm, share knowledge and explore solutions to achieve a sustainable future. The programme has proven to be successful in putting leading minds together for a common purpose: achieving sustainable development. It promotes the highest level of systems thinking, collaboration, innovative mindset, transformational change, and diversity.

The programme is delivered in two distinct formats the UNCT Alumni Mastermind, and the UN Leaders for Sustainable Development Mastermind Group.

Both formats provide actionable insights that can be used to enhance sustainable development leadership capabilities. Participants of the UN Mastermind groups take part in a three-month programme, made up of six 90-minute virtual meetings that are facilitated and hosted by the highly experienced has over 27 years experience as trainer, consultant and coach

Speaking on this, Aruna Gujara, Adviser to the Deputy Director-General at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) noted that "It was an exciting and innovative initiative for Sustainable Development Leaders to share knowledge and explore opportunities to build back better and accelerate progress to effectively achieve the SDGs within less than 10 years. It was an inspiring journey and a truly innovative leadership lab that leveraged the power of collective intelligence to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Rosemary Kalapurakal, Deputy Director at the United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) added that the programme offered good reflections on situational leadership from directive to delegatory and depending on situational complexity vis-à-vis team competence and comfort.

UNSSC takes pride in UN Mastermind alumni, who are paving the way to achieving a more sustainable future. The programme features a cohort that is made up of presidents, directors, and managers from the World Health Organization (WHO), WWF International, German Development Institute (GDI-DIE), UN Geneva, World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Leadership4SDGs, Triciclos, Philips Healthcare, World Food Programme (WFP), Malaysia Employee Provident Fund, and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). It has also hosted programme participants who are representatives, Country Directors, and Deputies from UNESCO, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) the United Nations Population Fund (UNDP), the Development Coordination Office (DCO), the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

The participants are selected based on their track record, willingness to share their expertise, and their broader contribution to learning for sustainable development. Individual participants are then placed in curated groups to ensure and allow for a meaningful learning experience that can inspire transformative change.

In 2022, UNSSC is eager to attract a diverse group of suitable sustainable development leaders who will join the next cohort the UN Mastermind Groups.

Interested participants are invited to send their motivation letter and CV to , with the subject "Application for the UN Mastermind Groups". The deadline for application is 6 May 2022.

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The United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) is set to host the next edition of the its signature UN Mastermind Groups from 13 May - 22 July 2022. Launched in 2020, UN Mastermind Groups is outlined as a peer-support initiative for sustainable development leaders from within the United Nations and beyond.

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UNSSC Knowledge Centre for Sustainable Development

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Why Choose UNSSC? | UNSSC | United Nations System Staff College

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Each year we offer over 100 learning offerings to over 15,000 professionals. Either online, face-to-face, or a combination of both, our learning solutions deliver high-quality learning experiences that support professionals along their learning journeys.