Global Sustainability Challenges and Strategic Responses

The module is a transformative one designed to develop visionary professionals, leaders, policymakers, and change-makers capable of driving sustainable transformation across organisations, communities, and societies. Aligned with the United Nations (UN) (2015) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the module provides advanced insights into sustainability management, strategic leadership, responsible innovation, and evidence-based decision-making. The module equips students to lead effectively in a complex and rapidly evolving global environment, combining rigorous academic study with practical application, interdisciplinary learning, and a global perspective.

List of Abbreviations

AI: Artificial Intelligence
DS: Data Science
DT: Digital Transformation
KM: Knowledge Management
UN: United Nations
PPP: Public-Private Partnership
SD: Sustainable Development
SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals
STI: Science, Technology and Innovation
VNR: Voluntary National Reviews
01 SESSION

Introduction to the Module, Globalization, Development and the Global Market Place

Professor Allam Ahmed
President LISD and WASD (London – UK)

Professor Philip Kotler
Father of Modern Marketing (Chicago – USA)

02
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Foundations of Sustainability and SD

Professor Allam Ahmed
President LISD and WASD (London – UK)

03
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The Evolution of the Concept of Development in the History of the UN System and the UN 2030 Agenda

Ambassador (Ret) Dr Petru Dumitriu
Former Ambassador to the United Nations (Geneve – Switzerland)

04
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Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Strategies

Professor Jerry Kolo
American University of Sharjah (Sharjah – UAE)

05
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Climate Governance, Environmental Risk, and Corporate Sustainability

Professor Joseph Ntayi
Makerere University (Kampala – Uganda)

06
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Human Capital for Sustainability: Education and Health Systems

Professor Muhammad Aziz Rahman
Federation University (Melbourne – Australia)

07
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Energy Transition: Renewable Energy and the Nuclear Debate

Professor Mohamed Hassan-Sayed
University of Southampton (Southampton – UK)

08
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The AI Carbon Footprint: Data Centres, E-Waste, and Resource Scarcity

Dr Rawad Hammad
University of East London (London – UK)

09
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Sustainable Urban Development, Heritage and Tourism

Professor Intisar Soghayroun
Former Minister (Khartoum – Sudan)

10
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Accounting and Financial Literacy for Non-Finance Managers

Professor Michael Busler
Stockton University (New Jersey – USA)