Teaching Paper: Resources for Further Learning on Sustainable Development
Curated Books, Reports, and Platforms for Non-Profit Leaders and Practitioners
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tch-lg-sdg-tp-02
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About the Teaching Paper
This resource introduces a curated set of books, reports, online courses, and platforms designed to strengthen lifelong learning for SDG implementation. Organized into five categories—publications, online courses, reports, databases, and grassroots-accessible tools—the paper connects practitioners with both authoritative and open-access knowledge sources.
Through a case study of a rural women’s cooperative in India, the paper illustrates how grassroots organizations can combine free resources like Khan Academy, SolarAid, and World Bank Open Data to design and fund sustainable projects.
By bridging global scholarship and local application, this Teaching Paper supports non-profits in cultivating continuous learning cultures that align with SDG priorities.
Key Topics
- Core books and publications shaping SDG theory and practice
- Online platforms (Coursera, edX, Khan Academy) for structured learning
- Authoritative reports (UN, World Bank, IPCC) as evidence bases
- Open databases (UN SDG Platform, World Bank Open Data, OECD Data)
- Grassroots-accessible resources (SolarAid, Digital Green, Barefoot College)
- Case study: rural women’s cooperative leveraging free tools for energy access
Academic Value
This Teaching Paper adds scholarly and practical value by consolidating diverse, credible resources into an accessible framework. It integrates perspectives from Bryson, Drucker, Sachs, and UN/World Bank reports, while also emphasizing open-access platforms for low-resource contexts.
The paper demonstrates how lifelong learning and knowledge ecosystems strengthen non-profit capacity, advocacy, and alignment with international development standards.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Resources for Further Learning on Sustainable Development: Curated Books, Reports, and Platforms for Non-Profit Leaders and Practitioners. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tch-lg-sdg-tp-02
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