Crypto-asset Market Regulation and Sustainable Development Goals

Purpose: This research aims to describe the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in provincial regional governments in Indonesia. Method: The research uses secondary data from the Indonesian Central Statistics Agency with the main data being the Sustainable Development report. The research uses a descriptive quantitative approach with comparative analysis of sample averages with the achievement of sustainable development goals at the national level. Results and conclusion: The research results show that data on achieving sustainable development at the provincial level is very limited and there are six SDGs goals that do not have achievement data. Even though there are limited data, the available SDGs achievement data of eleven achievements shows that the average achievements of provincial regional governments are similar to the SDGs achievements at the national level. This shows that the provincial government's policy regarding SDGs is in line with the central government. Measurement of SDGs achievements in provincial regional governments must be completed and is an obligation to be presented through the Central Statistics Agency's reporting in the future, considering that provincial regional governments' SDGs achievements are an inseparable part of national SDGs achievements. Implications of the Research: The SDGs program at the provincial level must be improved and the formulation of measurement and implementation must be simplified so that provincial governments are able to prepare complete SDGs statistics. Originality/value: This research reveals that the implementation of the SDGs program at the provincial level is in accordance with the implementation of the SDGs at the national level.

The achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is hampered by slow adoptions of new technologies. The Improved cook-stove has been designed to offer many benefits that lead to the achievement of food security, and the green, renewable and affordable fuel dimensions of the SDGs. However, there is low adoption of improved cook-stoves among the rural populations in Kenya. The rural population still rely on traditional cook-stoves. This study therefore sought to analyse how the traditional cook­ stove is not fully contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals as it should. The Research Questions of the study were: What are the socio - economic realities of the communities in the use of cook stoves? What are the aspects in the traditional cook-stoves that do not allow it to fully contribute towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in Uasin Gishu County? The study utilised Qualitative research approach and it is a case study of U asin Gishu County in Kenya. There were 20 respondents for the study who were selected using purposive sampling technique. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. Primary data was collected using interviews and observation data generation tools. The data was then analysed qualitatively using the thematic data analysis. The study reviewed the theoretical and empirical literature on the traditional cook-stoves. The secondary data was then analysed to determine how the traditional cook-stove is a barrier to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). From the study findings, the study concludes that to a large extent the traditional cook-stove is a barrier to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) especially in issues related to poverty, health, energy, climate change and sustainable forest management. It is anticipated that the study will be significant in emphasising the adoption of improved cook-stoves and the use of Biogas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or other alternative cooking energy. The study will also have policy implications for energy and environment conservation in Kenya as well as promote the achievement of Sustainable Developments Goals.

Water stress is a major challenge present in drylands and it generally leads to an uneven progress in social, economic, and natural systems. However, its impact on the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in drylands remains unclear. By establishing a comprehensive assessment system incorporating SDGs progress evenness, this study has assessed water stress and its impact on sustainable development in Inner Mongolia, a typical and representative area of Eurasian drylands. Our results suggest that although Inner Mongolia has experienced rapid progress towards its SDGs, disregarding the evenness of SDGs progress overestimates the current situation and ignores regional gaps. Many poorly performing SDGs have made little progress over the past few decades, thus intensifying uneven progress goals. Further analyses have examined how water resources are associated with these problems. Moreover, multiple SDGs related to human essential needs and environmental conservation, including SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 2 (zero hunger), SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), and SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), were significantly positively correlated with ecological water consumption, whereas SDGs related to economic growth, such as SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), were positively correlated with industrial water consumption. These findings suggest that a conflict in water allocation for the achievement of different SDGs accounts for the uneven progress across the SDGs and therefore this impedes the sustainable development of these drylands. Therefore, we argue that industrial upgrading, regional planning, and management policies should be integrated into a single unified framework from an SDGs perspective to relieve water stress, thus promoting sustainable development in drylands.

This study aims to assess the impact of budget, human resources, and village technology on the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in villages across West Sulawesi. By concentrating on West Sulawesi, the study offers insights into the specific challenges and opportunities of the local context, which could be applicable or adaptable to other regions in Indonesia. A quantitative and relational approach was employed to examine the contribution of key factors toward achieving the SDGs. The findings revealed that the budget has a negative and significant effect on the achievement of village sustainable development goals, human resources are crucial and play a vital role in reaching these goals, and technology is highly beneficial in advancing rural development objectives. The implementation phase of this research focuses on applying the insights gained from the study of how budgetary contributions, human resources, and technology can support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the village level. This phase will involve practical steps for village governments, stakeholders, and community members to ensure successful outcomes. The implementation will be driven by participatory approaches, capacity-building programs, and the adoption of appropriate technologies, in line with budgetary allocations and available human resources. The expectation of this research is to increase transparency and accountability in budget allocation, clear strategies and support communities to use village budgets to address SDGs and increase local government and community involvement in resource allocation decisions.

National innovation systems and the achievement of sustainable development goals: Effect of knowledge-based dynamic capability

This research is meant to analyze students' scientific literacy skills. Scientific literacy is one of the key skills needed to develop a generation capable of solving problems and overcoming challenges, which will support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research is descriptive research using a mixed method, and uses data collection techniques in the form of scientific literacy tests and interviews with science teachers. The competencies used as a reference for analysis are the scientific literacy competencies developed by PISA, namely: the first competency is explaining phenomena scientifically; the second competency is constructing and evaluating designs for scientific investigations and critically interpreting scientific data and evidence; and the third competency is researching, evaluating, and using scientific information for decision-making and action The results of a research study conducted at a public junior high school in the Bangkalan area, involving 68 students, showed that the students' scientific literacy skills were still in the low category, with many influencing factors, both external and internal to the students. The conclusion of this study is that low science literacy skills pose a challenge to supporting the SDGs. Therefore, a transformation in science learning processes is needed to train students' scientific literacy skills to support the achievement of several SDGs.

Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as a sustainability framework has opened rich opportunities for academic research in accounting to investigate firm’s SDG reporting. This study contributes to provide empirical evidence on association between SDG Disclosure and firm value in ASEAN context. This research explored variety of SDG disclosure targets in the sustainability report and examine the effect on firm value. There are 804 sustainability reports published during 2015-2021 analyzed in this study. Result revealed that all SDG targets have been addressed by the companies in their sustainability practice. However, some targets are more prioritized than other targets. Firms’ contribution towards SDG targets mostly focuses on providing decent works and economic growth, good health and well-being, implementing responsible production and consumption, and taking action toward climate change. Further, SDG disclosure is positive and significantly associated to an increase in firm value which means that it helps investor and wider stakeholder in firm valuation. The results support for evaluating the implementation and achievement of SDG in each country to determine future strategies.

The article analyzes the Russian Federation constituent regions’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) achievement. Identified are the determinant Russian regions, the driving force and the reason for their coherence in achieving sustainable development goals. The study is based on a systematic approach using the method of statistical, neural network and cluster analysis. Results. The study has revealed a contradiction expressed in priority of “SDG 7. Fixed capital investments by areas of investment in terms of “Production of electricity from renewable energy sources, including generated by solar, wind, geothermal power plants, as well as activities to ensure their performance”” line of business and underperformance in terms of “SDG 16. Russia’s position in the rating of the World Bank’s Doing Business project in terms of the “Getting credit” indicator. The work shows priority in relation to “SDG 3. Life expectancy at birth”, which is implemented through national projects. Analysis of the large Russian clusters regional importance identified the Moscow region by “SDG 1. Proportion of the population living below the national poverty line” and “SDG 3. Life expectancy at birth”. The analysis of interregional ties revealed determinant regions, the existence of which is supported by the dynamics of the developing Russian market, which is far behind countries with developing economies.

Villages have a strategic role as the smallest locus of development to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is focused on accelerating the achievement of SDGs by restoring the national economy. Therefore, in accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs), a practical role of sustainable business is needed for agricultural village communities. The method in this study is a qualitative method with an analytical descriptive approach, The data source is Library Research and other supporting literature, associated with phenomena that occur in the past, present and future. The results of this study are 1) The application of sustainable business model practices is one form of commitment of business people who are applied by having ethical governance and always contributing to economic development and not neglecting the quality of life of the workforce, local communities and surrounding communities 2) Obstacles in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in agricultural village communities include lack of effective land, lack of human resources, facilities, and government participation 3) Strategies in the role of agricultural village community development including Streamlining existing land, providing facilities and infrastructure, increasing human resources and optimal government participation

The article examines the essence of sustainable development and its importance for future generations. A historical retrospective of the questioning of the need to ensure sustainable development was conducted. The procedure for establishing sustainable development goals by the United Nations has been determined. The order of adaptation of the specified goals into domestic practice was analyzed. The reasons that encourage countries to implement the goals of sustainable development are revealed. The impact of a full-scale war on trends in Ukraine's achievement of sustainable development goals is studied, and experts' opinions on this matter are given. The practical mechanisms of sustainable development planning are defined. The development of measures to achieve the goals of sustainable development after Ukraine acquired the status of a candidate for the European Union is disclosed. Ukraine's place in the ranking of countries on the implementation of sustainable development goals has been established. The influence of the war on all indicators of the state's activity is revealed and a parallel is drawn with the change on this basis of the goals of the strategic development of Ukraine in the future. It is noted that in the post-war period, the key goal should be goal number 16 of the list established by the United Nations – Peace, justice and strong institutions, as well as overcoming poverty, ensuring decent working conditions and economic growth, the availability of clean water and proper sanitary conditions, and also innovation industry and infrastructure. It was determined that these goals have replaced such pre-war goals of sustainable development as responsible consumption and production, quality education, protection and restoration of the terrestrial ecosystem, affordable and clean energy, and reducing inequality. The post-war recovery plans of Ukraine and their role in achieving sustainable development are analyzed. The directions of each of them and the amount of funding that is planned to be attracted within them have been determined. The need to define the goals of sustainable development for the implementation of recovery plans is analyzed. The list of priorities of post-war sustainable development according to the opinion of the President of Ukraine is given.

Region-specific nutritious, environmentally friendly, and affordable diets in India

Major US electric utility climate pledges have the potential to collectively reduce power sector emissions by one-third

Abstract. The article deals with the conceptual and applied principles of forming a sustainable environmental management policy in the context of global environmental challenges. Against the backdrop of climate change, environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity and increasing anthropogenic pressure, the paper analyzes the relevance of implementing a “green recovery” strategy as a tool for achieving environmental safety and economic sustainability. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between effective natural resource management, economic productivity and the achievement of sustainable development goals, in particular in the context of the twelfth Sustainable Development Goal on responsible consumption and production. The scientific approaches to the assessment of natural capital are generalized, with an emphasis on the importance of integrated indicators of sustainable development of regions, which take into account economic, environmental, social, infrastructure and innovation components. The article substantiates that the balanced use of natural resources, reuse, increasing the regenerative capacity of ecosystems and the introduction of green economic incentives are key elements of the modern model of environmentally oriented management. Goal. The purpose of the paper is to reveal approaches to rational and balanced management of natural resources as a key factor in ensuring environmental safety and achieving the goals of sustainable development of Ukraine, to substantiate the need to improve national policy in this area, taking into account global challenges and European integration benchmarks. To achieve this goal, in the context of European integration processes, it is necessary to study sustainable development goals, objectives and indicators in the direction of responsible consumption to ensure the transition to rational consumption and production models. Methodology. The study is aimed at generalizing scientific approaches to the assessment of natural capital, with an emphasis on the importance of integrated indicators of sustainable development of regions, which take into account economic, environmental, social, infrastructure and innovation components. Results. Scientific approaches to the assessment of natural capital are summarized and it is substantiated that the balanced use of natural resources, reuse, increasing the regeneration capacity of ecosystems and the introduction of green economic incentives are key elements of the modern model of environmentally oriented management. Originality. The advantage of this approach may be the standardization of the assessment methodology, which allows for the simultaneous analysis of indicators measured in different units. In addition to the traditional economic, social and environmental criteria, the methodology also includes an assessment of indicators related to innovation and infrastructure. Such a comprehensive approach significantly expands the analytical scope of the study and increases the importance of the integral index as a tool for assessing sustainable development. Practical value. Highlighting the links between effective management of natural resources, economic productivity and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular in the context of the implementation of the twelfth Sustainable Development Goal on responsible consumption and production, as well as substantiating the approach to assessing natural capital, with an emphasis on the importance of integrated indicators of sustainable development of regions.

Developments around new technology are opening new avenues for business, commerce, and management. From instantaneous, low-cost transaction processing, clearing, and settlement to the management of government & commercial banking ledgers, disruptive technologies like blockchain has numerous applications in financial engineering and innovative product development. Distributed ledger technology can be used to develop innovative Shariah-compliant products including financial instruments that are beneficial for the growth and development of the Islamic finance industry along with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this paper, blockchain technology is proposed to develop Sukuk to finance development infrastructure projects in Pakistan. With adequate governance, innovative products along with legal and regulatory support, Islamic finance has the potential to make a reasonable contribution towards the development of infrastructure along with the rising standard of living for people, eventually supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 for the year 2030. Rigorous infrastructure is the key to the successful implementation and achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Belt and Road Initiative: Complexities in innovation, biodiversity, and foreign direct investment.