Review
Engineering, Environmental
Chuanzhen Zhang, Baojing Gu, Xia Liang, Shu Kee Lam, Yi Zhou, Deli Chen
Summary: Reactive nitrogen is crucial for agriculture and human nutrition, but mismanagement can have detrimental effects on human health and ecosystem services, hindering the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Progress towards nitrogen-related targets varies across countries, highlighting the need for integrated management to achieve overall synergies.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel M. Franks, Julia Keenan, Degol Hailu
Summary: This article examines the absence of minerals in the Sustainable Development Goals and introduces concepts to better integrate minerals into the development agenda. Minerals are essential for human development, but are often seen as obstacles to sustainability.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shirin Biglari, Shevvaa Beiglary, Tiru Arthanari
Summary: This study investigates Iran's capacity as a developing country to achieve sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a conceptual system dynamics (SD) model. The study finds that Iran faces obstacles in achieving SDGs, which not only affect specific goals but also impact other goals. Additionally, the study identifies the most influential SDGs in Iran's context for achieving the desired system behavior.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Sabrine Dhahri, Anis Omri, Nawazish Mirza
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of information and communication technologies (ICT) and financial development in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) using data from 48 Sub-Saharan African countries. The findings show that ICT and financial sector development have positive impacts on economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Especially, the contribution of financial sector development on achieving SDGs increases with the presence of ICT. The study suggests policymakers to consider promoting the diffusion of ICT in their measures for achieving sustainable development goals.
RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Donizete Beck, Marcos Ferasso, Jose Storopoli, Eran Vigoda-Gadot
Summary: Sustainable development is the process of achieving sustainability, and stakeholder value creation can foster urban sustainability. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are effective tools for examining sustainable development processes. However, the contribution of stakeholder value creation to achieving the SDGs is not clear. This study investigates how stakeholder value creation contributes to achieving the SDGs at the city level.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vidushi Patel, Natasha Pauli, Eloise Biggs, Liz Barbour, Bryan Boruff
Summary: Bees play a significant role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, potentially contributing to 15 of the 17 SDGs and at least 30 SDG targets. Understanding the contributions of bees to sustainable development is crucial for ensuring the viability of bee systems.
Article
Environmental Studies
Flavio Scrucca, Carlo Ingrao, Grazia Barberio, Agata Matarazzo, Giovanni Lagioia
Summary: The built environment plays a crucial role in the society and contributes significantly to global energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. Achieving sustainability in the building and construction industry is essential for a sustainable carbon-neutral built environment. The paper proposes a quantitative evaluation approach based on Life Cycle Assessment to assess the role of buildings in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their targets. This approach can serve as a foundation for a comprehensive and scientifically-based method to assess and improve the impact of buildings on SDGs.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. G. Olabi, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem, Mohamed S. Mahmoud, Khaled Elsaid, Khaled Obaideen, Hegazy Rezk, Tabbi Wilberforce, Tasnim Eisa, Kyu-Jung Chae, Enas Taha Sayed
Summary: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) offer a unique opportunity to achieve sustainable development and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Decarbonizing the energy system is crucial for achieving energy balance, and green hydrogen has emerged as a promising source in this regard. Therefore, understanding the different production methods, economics, and environmental impacts of green hydrogen is essential for all stakeholders. Additionally, recognizing the role of green hydrogen in achieving the various SDGs is vital for policymakers and decision-makers. This study reviews common hydrogen production methods, investigates the prospects of achieving the SDGs, and presents relevant keywords. Furthermore, it provides a list of indicators (guidelines) to enhance the contribution of green hydrogen to the SDGs and minimize trade-offs.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. A. Hannan, Ali Q. Al-Shetwi, R. A. Begum, Pin Jern Ker, S. A. Rahman, M. Mansor, M. S. Mia, K. M. Muttaqi, Z. Y. Dong
Summary: Battery energy storage systems (BESS) play significant roles in renewable energy and electric vehicles, affecting the achievement of sustainable development goals. Research shows that BESS positively impacts a high proportion of SDG targets, but may also have negative implications on certain goals. As BESS continues to grow, there is a need for enhanced regulatory oversight and technology regulations to ensure sustainable development.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lena I. Fuldauer, Scott Thacker, Robyn A. Haggis, Francesco Fuso-Nerini, Robert J. Nicholls, Jim W. Hall
Summary: This study proposes a framework to understand the impacts of climate change on all 169 SDG targets. The global application of the framework suggests that adaptation measures in vulnerable countries are necessary for protecting 68% of SDG targets from climate risks by 2030.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Katrina Szetey, Enayat A. Moallemi, Emma Ashton, Martin Butcher, Beth Sprunt, Brett A. Bryan
Summary: In order to achieve local sustainability goals, local communities need to focus on locally relevant goals and understand the future pathways of key driving forces. By co-creating local socioeconomic pathways, it can help achieve local sustainability goals from the bottom up in alignment with global initiatives.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carla Sciarra, Guido Chiarotti, Luca Ridolfi, Francesco Laio
Summary: The United Nations launched the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development in 2015, comprising the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Utilizing network science, countries' progress towards these goals can be ranked and evaluated, revealing differing capacities to address key areas like Innovation and Climate Action. The complexity of countries' sustainable development paths necessitates a multi-variable analysis approach, shedding new light on future challenges and opportunities.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. G. Olabi, Nabila Shehata, Enas Taha Sayed, Cristina Rodriguez, Ruth Chinyere Anyanwu, Callum Russell, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
Summary: In 2015, the United Nations set 17 Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030, including addressing climate change and creating sustainable industries, jobs, and communities. Microalgae, due to their ability to consume CO2 and their diverse applications in various sectors, play a significant role in achieving these goals. This study discusses the roles of microalgae in achieving the SDGs and their contribution to the circular economy.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Ibrahim H. Osman, Fouad Zablith
Summary: This study introduced a hybrid framework to analyze the relationship between EGDI and SDGs for 193 countries, finding significant changes in performance index weights and rankings for over 90% of the countries. Despite an increase in outcome effectiveness, the trend of SDG performance decreased due to less efficient resource utilization.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zvikomborero Matenga
Summary: This paper discusses the goal of affordable and clean energy in the Sustainable Development agenda of 2030 and proposes a model for evaluating the health of energy markets. The study finds that machine learning enables a holistic assessment of energy markets, revealing the issues in accessibility in Sub-Saharan Africa and the lack of sustainable development progress in some developed economies.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
