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GURU-DAKSHTA Faculty Induction Programme (FIP) 23

Module 9: Environmental Consciousness and Sustainable

Development Goals

Objectives:
To develop awareness on Environmental Consciousness and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
among participants and promote critical evaluation of the current status and future potential of
India about SDG.

Expected Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module participants will be able to:

- Appreciate the role of Environmental Consciousness and SDG for a future society

- Identify their critical role in the march of nation towards attaining SDG
- Realise this role by appropriately integrating SDG into their teaching and research

Themes/Focus Areas:
Importance of each of the following Sustainable development goals categorized here under for a
better society:

3 Health and Environment- Good health and wellbeing, Sustainable cities and communities,
responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Life below water, Life on land,
Affordable and clean energy, Clean water and sanitation and Information about initiatives like
Swachh Bharat Mission etc.

3 Economy- Decent work and Economic growth, Industry innovation and infrastructure

3 Social Justice- No poverty, zero hunger, Quality education, Gender equality, Reduced
inequality, Peace, justice and strong institutions, Partnership to achieve the goals
3 Role of teachers and higher education institutions in supporting nation to attain SDG,
Necessity of SDG for a better society, Current status of India with regard to SDG, whether
higher education is suitably aligned, Exploring linkages with constitutional values, Overview
of public policy Roadmap for attaining SDG by 2030
Suggested Activities
Lecture Method, Brainstorming Sessions, Interactive sessions with Case Studies, Documentaries,
Creating a sustainable campus plan in groups.

Suggested Assessments

The learning outcomes may be measures through Self-assessment, feedback, ability to speak on the
importance of SDG, ability to prepare brief notes on SDG and its various dimensions.
Suggested Readings (this is not an exhaustive list)

1. Duncan French and Louis J. Kotzé (2018). Sustainable Development Goals: Law, Theory and
Implementation. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISBN: 978 1 78643 875 1

2. United Nations. (2018). The Sustainable Development Goals. UN Publications. ISBN-13:
978-9211013696
3. https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/