SDG Training: Localising the Sustainable Development Goals
Turn the global goals into local projects your organisation can deliver, measure and report with communities and local authorities. This two-day SDG training in Malaysia covers local needs assessments, a corporate-SDG alignment matrix, SDG Compass and Global Compact reporting, and a strategy lab that drafts a localised plan for a municipality or region.
Course overview
A practical guide for corporate and NGO leaders to operationalize the UN SDGs at the local community level, ensuring measurable contribution to global goals by 2030.
Programme: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Localization & Action
What you will learn
- Map local corporate initiatives directly to specific UN SDG targets and indicators.
- Engage municipal and local authorities in alignment with local SDG frameworks.
- Measure, report, and benchmark localized SDG progress using recognized tools.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 | Foundations and core skills
UN SDGs 2030 Decadal Challenge
- Deep-dive into the 17 goals, 169 targets, and global progress updates.
Localizing Global Goals
- Translating macro SDG objectives into micro community-level projects.
Conducting Local Needs Assessments (LNA)
- Identifying priority SDGs based on localized socio-economic data.
Corporate-SDG Alignment Matrix
- Mapping business activities and CSR initiatives against priority SDGs.
Day 2 | Application and action planning
Cross-Sector Collaboration for SDG Acceleration
- Building localized coalitions to address interrelated goals (Water, Energy, Poverty).
Monitoring & Reporting SDG Progress
- Using Global Compact and SDG Compass frameworks for structured reporting.
Community Ownership & SDG Education
- Empowering local champions to lead SDG initiatives natively.
Local SDG Strategy Lab
- Crafting a localized SDG execution plan for a specific municipality or region.
Local SDG Strategy Lab
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Before you join
Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this SDG Localisation & Implementation course in Malaysia
Looking for a sustainable development goals course that moves from awareness to local action? It suits CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams and NGO leaders, who leave with a localised SDG execution plan linked to specific targets and indicators.
Latihan Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDG) di Malaysia
Kursus 2 hari untuk profesional CSR dan kemampanan, yayasan korporat, pemimpin NGO dan pengurus program impak sosial. Peserta menjalankan penilaian keperluan setempat, memetakan inisiatif CSR kepada sasaran SDG dan merangka pelan pelaksanaan SDG untuk kawasan pihak berkuasa tempatan atau wilayah tertentu. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph
A master trainer and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience across education, hospitality, logistics and supply chain. His work connects leadership, people development and operational improvement.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
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Questions about SDG Localisation & Implementation
How does this SDG training help organisations localise the goals?
Participants translate the 17 goals and 169 targets into community-level projects, use local needs assessments to identify priority SDGs and map business and CSR activities in an alignment matrix. The course also covers local coalitions, local champions and SDG Compass and Global Compact reporting, ending with a localised SDG execution plan for a specific municipality or region.
Who should attend SDG Localisation & Implementation training?
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Who teaches the SDG Localisation & Implementation course?
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is the course taught?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
How long is the SDG Localisation & Implementation course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the SDG Localisation & Implementation course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the SDG Localisation & Implementation course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the SDG Localisation & Implementation course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.