SYAAD UI

Galvanizing education actors to accelerate the SDGs

‘Syādvāda’ - the ancient Jain concept of conditional judgment, argues for the relativity of knowledge, i.e. knowledge is varied and no single opinion or aspect of knowledge can constitute it in its entirety.

‘SYAAD Interdisciplinary Learning Forum’ is a section 8 company that champions interdisciplinary learning in higher education to accelerate the implementation of the SDGs.

SYAAD is also an acronym for ‘Sustainable Youth Alliance for Alternative Development’ and it represents our core belief that alternative change demands a reimagination of learning.

Rigid curricular boundaries do not allow for understanding different perspectives.

Interdisciplinary learning enriches learning with rich context.

Didactic models lead to lack of critical engagement and reflection.

Interdisciplinary learning builds perspective and critical thinking skills.

Outdated content does not allow students to understand the current alternatives and learnings in the field, especially from a social and environmental lens.

Interdisciplinary learning evolves learning outside colonial paradigms.

Non-contextual and non-historical modes impediment the ability to understand systems and interconnections.

Interdisciplinary learning develops core problem-solving skills and ability to connect the dots.

Consults with university management for setting up Centres of Excellence aligned with the SDGs.
Builds the capacity of faculty members to enable them to integrate interdisciplinary social and environmental lenses in their courses.
Designs and facilitates student events and immersive learning opportunities.

Counsels students for alternative career pathways for social good.
Provide learning opportunities including mentorship and internships to build sustainability skills meeting critical demands.

SYAAD’s Theory Of Change

Cultivating an Ecological, Social, Cultural lens in mainstream education is the highest level of change for a sustainable future.

SYAAD’s Curricular Map for the SDGs

1. Multidimensional poverty
2. Social Protection & Pro-poor policy
3. Inclusive Business & Emerging Markets

1. Nutritional Security & Indigenous Food Systems
2. Food Production Systems - GM Foods
3. Climate Shocks & Food Security

1. Environmental Determinants of Health
2. Holistic & Alternative Medicinal Practices
3. Mental Health Epidemic

1. 21st Century Skills & Employability
2. Contextual Learning & Cultura Context of Learning
3. Technical & Vocational Training

1. Women economic participation
2. Gender policies and gender budgeting
3. Social and health dimensions of women empowerment

1. Ecological security
2. Watershed Management
3. Waste and sanitation management systems

1. Clean Energy Transition Policies
2. Sustainable Energy Generation & Consumption
3. Decarbonization

1. Green economics
2. Sustainable tourism
3. Global trading systems (WTO) & Fair Trade Policies

1. Affordable living
2. Green Emerging Technologies
3. Green financing

1. Poverty alleviation
2. Diversity and inclusion
3. Migration and labour policies

1. Sustainable transport systems
2. Culture and heritage preservation
3. Disaster preparedness & resilient infrastructure

1. Conscious Consumption
2. Industrial laws
3. Efficient supply chains

1. COP targets
2. Climate change mitigation and adaptation measures
3. Climate Technology

1. Coastal management
2. Biodiversity conservation
3. Fisheries management & sustainable supply chains

1. Forest restoration & forest management
2. Desertification control
3. Ecosystem management

1. Whitsleblower protection
2. International Human rights
3. Global criminal Justice Systems

1. Civil society actors
2. Knowledge Sharing & Technical Support
3. Academic & Research Collaborations

Our Founders

Nikita Desai

Dhvani Damani

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