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Impacts of Deforestation and Degradation on Human Health and Well-Being

This lecture presents the far-reaching consequences of deforestation and degradation on the health of Amazonian populations. Topics covered include the elevated risks of infectious diseases,…

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Conversation with Richard Layard and Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Wellbeing

Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and two of the world's leading experts on the economics of wellbeing, Lord Richard Layard and Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve to discuss their newest book, Wellbeing:…

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The 2023 World Happiness Report: An Asia-Pacific Perspective

The 11th edition of the World Happiness Report (WHR) was released on Monday, March 20, 2023, the International Day of Happiness. First published in 2012, the annual report reflects a growing…

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Key takeaways: From Theory to Practice: Implementing EbA

This video highlights the main takeaways about Implementing EbA. This video is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA license.

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EbA: Terminology and concepts, Part 1

This is the first part of an overview video on common terms and concepts used in the EbA realm, such as ecosystems and ecosystem services. Different types of threats to ecosystems are also discussed.…

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Deepening the Impact of Education for Sustainable Development through Social Emotional Learning and Happiness

Global Happiness Council Education Policy Briefs give us the space to re-imagine education to support psychosocial well-being of learners and educators as a foundation for effective teaching and…

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Islamic Legal and Ethical Norms

The objective of Islamic finance is expressed by the higher ethical objectives of Islamic law (maqasid al-Shariah) which emphasizes the well-being of all stakeholders along with society in general.…

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Transitioning from the Millennium Development Goals

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were launched in 2000 to address global development concerns in a comprehensive structure. They made a significant contribution to global development in areas…

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Peter Schmidt on Moving Towards Well-being Economics

After two years of pandemic, in the midst of the new armed conflict and geopolitical tension as well as an inflation and debt crisis, pursuing the 2030 Agenda with its Sustainable Development Goals…

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Markets and supply chains

The chapter focuses on how markets and supply chains connect farmers and consumers around the world and on the implications of global trade of agricultural commodities for the health and wellbeing of…

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Intangible cultural heritage and health

This chapter addresses how communities’ traditional health practices can contribute to their well-being and to achieving quality health care for all. Examples are introduced to see how…

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Intangible cultural heritage and income generation

This chapter reflects on the contribution of intangible cultural heritage to generating income and sustaining livelihoods for communities, groups and individuals. Learners discover how local…

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The U Curve

Learn about the Happiness U-Curve, or the system that measures life experiences to determine when we have the most life satisfaction. This video is licensed under the CC BY-NC-SA license.

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Introducing well-being

From Carol Graham, one of the first economists to start thinking about happiness and wellbeing as part of science, learn about happiness and its complex connection to our health, relationships and…

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Poverty reduction in East Asia

Progress in the fight against poverty has been made in the poorest large countries in Asia in the last 40 years and the pace of progress in eliminating poverty has been particularly impressive in…

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Happy Learning! Education for a Sustainable and Happy World

This panel discussion, hosted by the SDG Academy, reviews the role of Education for Sustainable Development in achieving a sustainable and happy world. Panelists: Mr. Alexander Leicht, Chief of…

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