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This broader topic explores the ways in which the global community is connected via science and technology. Especially the rapid changes within the past 2 years and the ethics associated with such drastic shifts. Another aspect to consider are the benefits of the advancement of science and technology, and what we can accomplish when global communities come together to solve imminent issues...
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There are numerous companies and organizations in existence that strive to help change the world for the better. Many of which are NGOs that are working towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Partnerships for the Goals does not necessarily mean that it is solely the government’s responsibility to achieve these. It means to “strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development”. International investment and support are required to reach these goals, especially for developing countries...
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Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17) recognizes the importance of strengthening partnerships for sustainable development. South-South Cooperation, a key component of SDG 17, plays a crucial role in facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange among developing countries. South-South Cooperation promotes the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices among developing countries. According to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), South-South Cooperation enables countries to learn from each other's successes and failures in implementing sustainable development initiatives (UNDP, 2019)...
Discussion Topics
- How might we market this partnership to encourage more universities to join the University Climate change Coalition (UC3)?
- Discuss the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in achieving sustainable development.
- Debate the challenges and benefits of collaboration and discuss strategies for enhancing partnerships for the goals.
- Debate the challenges and opportunities in fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth through trade.
- Discuss the challenges and opportunities in financing sustainable development initiatives.
- Debate strategies for improving data availability, quality, and accessibility, and the importance of data partnerships and collaboration.
- Engage in a discussion about South-South cooperation and its role in achieving sustainable development.
- Discuss the importance of data and monitoring in tracking progress towards the SDGs.
- Engage in a discussion about the role of global trade and economic partnerships in sustainable development.
- Debate strategies for promoting technology transfer, building capacity in developing countries, and ensuring equitable access to technology and information.
Assessment Ideas
- Position Paper: Develop a technology transfer plan that facilitates the transfer of sustainable technologies to developing countries. Identify a specific technology, assess its suitability for the target context, and propose strategies for knowledge transfer, capacity building, and local implementation. Present your technology transfer plan, including partnership frameworks, training programs, and monitoring mechanisms.
- Research Paper: Explore topics such as the role of governments, private sector, civil society organizations, and international organizations in fostering effective partnerships.
- Case Study Analysis: Provide students with a case study that highlights a successful partnership for sustainable development. Ask them to critically analyze the case study, evaluate the key factors contributing to its success, and identify lessons that can be learned and applied in different contexts.
- Policy Brief: Conduct a global trade policy analysis to assess its impact on sustainable development. Select a specific trade policy or agreement, evaluate its implications for different stakeholders, and propose recommendations for ensuring that trade policies are aligned with the SDGs. Present your policy analysis, including an assessment of social, economic, and environmental impacts, and propose strategies for promoting fair and sustainable trade
- Group Presentation: Develop a sustainable finance project that promotes investment in sustainable development initiatives. Identify a specific project, assess its financial viability, and propose strategies for attracting investment from various sources, such as impact investors, development banks, or crowdfunding platforms. Present your project plan, including financial models, risk assessment, and potential social and environmental impacts.
- Data Analysis and Recommendations: Develop a data partnership and monitoring framework for tracking progress towards the SDGs. Identify key indicators, assess data availability and quality, and propose strategies for data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Present your framework, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders, data governance mechanisms, and strategies for promoting data sharing and collaboration.
- Communications Strategy: Develop a partnership proposal between different stakeholders (e.g., government, private sector, civil society organizations) to address a specific sustainable development challenge. Outline the objectives, activities, and expected outcomes of the partnership. Present your proposal, highlighting the rationale for collaboration, the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder, and the potential impact on achieving the SDGs.
Additional Resources
Faculty Subject Matter Experts
You may wish to contact one of the following departments who may have subject matter experts in this area:
Sociology (ugsocy@queensu.ca)
Experiential Learning Contact
Christina Dinsmore (pronouns: she/her)
Associate Director, Experiential Learning & Programming
asc.el@queensu
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