Sustainable Development: Challenges and Solutions

This lecture introduces the course on cooperation and development, focusing on sustainable development. It covers the major challenges facing emerging countries, social entrepreneurship, technology in development, and the role of international actors. The instructors, Dr. Silvia Hostettler and Dr. Nicola Banwell, share their expertise in sustainable development and disaster risk reduction. The lecture explores the multidimensional nature of poverty, the UN definition of poverty, and global poverty statistics. It delves into factors influencing life expectancy, population growth, Earth Overshoot Day, and planetary boundaries. The session also discusses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global efforts towards sustainability, and the impact of COVID-19 on the SDGs.