Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Workshop Registration End Date :08/01/2025
Program Syllabus
Module 1
About
The workshop blends systems mapping, causal loop diagramming, feedback analysis, leverage point identification, and policy modeling to uncover root causes, cross-sectoral impacts, and long-term dynamics of complex sustainability challenges—from climate change and inequality to health and education.
Participants will work through real SDG case studies and collaborate on multi-actor solution modeling, enabling them to apply these tools in their own research, teaching, or professional practice.
Module 2
Aim
To equip participants with the tools, mindsets, and frameworks of systems thinking to address the interconnected nature of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, enabling more strategic, inclusive, and sustainable solutions.
Module 3
Lead Instructor
Dr. Sarah Chen
PhD in Computational Mechanics from MIT with 15+ years of experience in Industrial AI. Former Lead Data Scientist at Tesla and current advisor to Fortune 500 manufacturing firms.
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Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Professional Certification Program
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FormatLive + Recorded
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Duration8 Weeks
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CertificationVerified
Workshop Objectives
- Promote holistic and long-term thinking in sustainability efforts
- Enable participants to visualize, analyze, and redesign complex systems
- Equip practitioners with tools to support data-driven SDG decisions
- Foster cross-sector collaboration and strategic innovation
- Reduce siloed approaches in education, policy, and planning
Module 4
Workshop Structure
- Day 1: Foundations of Systems Thinking
- Systems Thinking Core Ideas – stocks, flows, reinforcing & balancing loops, mental-model traps
- Complexity in SDGs – feedback loops, delays, non-linear impacts, cross-goal ripple effects
- Hands-On: Personal Challenge Ice-Breaker → Loop Diary → SDG Interdependency Map
- Day 2: Tools & Frameworks for Systems Practice
- Causal Loop Diagrams & Stock-Flow Models – build, simulate, iterate
- Tool Set – Kumu, Insight Maker, iSDG, Loopy (pick one for the day)
- Hands-On: Build & Publish a Causal Loop → Stock-Flow Lite Simulation → Peer Critique
- Day 3: Action Design & Application
- Leverage Points & System Archetypes – Meadows’ 12-point checklist
- Intervention Design – minimum-viable policy canvas, unintended-consequence scan
- Hands-On: Leverage Hunt → Intervention Canvas Sprint → Playback & Stress-Test → Personal Commitment
Module 5
Intended For
- Sustainability professionals and development practitioners
- UN, NGO, and public policy officers
- University faculty and research scholars in sustainability, environment, and governance
- Students in international development, systems science, or public health
- Social entrepreneurs and grassroots coordinators
Module 6
Important Dates
Module 7
Registration Ends
08/01/2025
Indian Standard Timing 4 PM
Module 8
Workshop Dates
08/01/2025 to 08/03/2025
Indian Standard Timing 5 PM
Module 9
Workshop Outcomes
- Understand and apply systems thinking concepts to global development issues
- Use systems mapping and modeling tools to design holistic solutions
- Identify feedback loops and systemic risks in SDG planning
- Collaborate effectively across disciplines to tackle sustainability challenges
- Earn a certificate in “Systems Thinking for SDGs”
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Mentor Profile
Module 11
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Fee Structure
Module 15
Industry Professional Fee
INR. 5999
USD. 90
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Module 16
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Key Takeaways
- Access to Live Lectures
- Access to Recorded Sessions
- e-Certificate
- Query Solving Post Workshop
Module 18
Future Career Prospects
- SDG Policy Analyst
- Systems Modeler in Development Programs
- Climate Strategy Consultant
- Program Designer for UN or NGO-led Initiatives
- Researcher in Global Development and Resilience Planning
Module 19
Job Opportunities
- United Nations agencies (UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF)
- International NGOs and think tanks
- Research institutes focused on climate and sustainability
- National development programs and city resilience teams
- Academic and curriculum development roles
Module 22
Enter the Hall of Fame!
Take your research to the next level!
Publication Opportunity
Potentially earn a place in our coveted Hall of Fame.
Centre of Excellence
Join the esteemed Centre of Excellence.
Networking and Learning
Network with industry leaders, access ongoing learning opportunities.
Hall of Fame
Get your groundbreaking work considered for publication in a prestigious Open Access Journal (worth ₹20,000/USD 1,000).
Achieve excellence and solidify your reputation among the elite!
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