Disentangling the potential of protected areas to promote sustainable development

We probed what are the sustainability initiatives of the selected Publicly Listed Companies in the Philippines that are advancing the pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on Good Health and Well-Being and Quality Education. Specifically, we mapped the sustainability programs implemented by the sample companies that are aligned with the 17 UN SDGs. We also determined if these UN SDGs are embedded and articulated in their corporate vision-mission statements. Then, we identified the explicit programs that were implemented by the selected firms that are advancing the pursuit of a few specific targets of SDG#3 and SDG#4. We anchored our study on the theories of Sustainable Development and Humanistic Management and used qualitative descriptive and exploratory research designs. We utilized purposive sampling to select the 20 Publicly Listed Companies based on four criteria. We employed content analysis to determine their specific programs from their Sustainability Reports and/or Annual Reports. Our numeral mapping analysis revealed that the average number of implemented programs related to the 17 UN SDGs by the sample corporations is 11(65%). Companies are pursuing all 17 SDGs while some implemented only six programs. Our data further showed that overall, 15 out of 20 (75%) corporations have articulated and embedded the essence of the UN SDGs either in their vision or mission or combined vision-mission statements. On SDG#3, our findings disclosed that all (100%) of the 20 sampled corporations implemented definite programs for "ending epidemics and communicable diseases" with specific reference to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. On SDG#3, our findings divulged that 13 out of the 20 (65%) sampled firms implemented specific programs that directly addressed the target of "achieving health coverage and wellness for all at all ages." 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Objective: The aim of the research is to propose a Sustainable Management Plan for Vale dos Dinosaurs Park aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Theoretical Framework: The theoretical findings regarding Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are described by (SILVA; LIMA, 2020), (Costa, 2023), and (CESAR et al., 2018), focusing on the approach to the definition and characterization of SWOT Analysis by Ulrich (2002) and Sapiro (2003), underpinning the investigative phenomenon. Manager (2009) bolstered the theme of sustainable development through SWOT analysis. Method: The adopted methodology included the analysis of previous studies by Costa and Martins (2023) on the SWOT tool and Sustainability Indicators in the Dinosaurs Park in Sousa, Paraiba. Based on these sources, a strategic plan aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focused on environmental conservation, regional socio-economic development, and paleontological preservation of the Dinosaurs Park, was developed. Results and Conclusion: The study emphasizes the relevance of SWOT analysis in sustainable management, identifying key points to boost competitiveness and profitability consciously. It integrates SWOT principles with sustainability indicators, aiming at environmental conservation and socio-economic development. Research Implications: The research identifies opportunities for sustainable management of Vale dos Dinosaurs Park, such as recycling programs, energy conservation, and collaborations with community organizations. It proposes the development of a Sustainable Management Plan aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing effective strategies, adoption of new technologies, and partnerships with other parks to promote sustainability. Originality/Value: The integrated and proactive approach to sustainable management of Vale dos Dinosaurs Park, proposing a Sustainable Management Plan aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrates a holistic and updated vision regarding the environmental and sustainability challenges faced by park management.

Environmental Assessment (EA) is an environmental protection, generic environmental governance and good governance tool by which the consequences of natural processes and human activities on the environment are predicted and evaluated, to minimise adverse consequences of proposed development project-proposals and maximise positive consequences of the proposals, in order to ensure qualitative environment and social equity, so as to achieve Sustainable Development (SD). Thus, by its inherent nature, EA promotes beneficial environment, by protecting and managing the environment, and contributing to SD and thus the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) in sovereign states, especially developing countries like Nigeria, which are richly endowed with major natural resources but plagued by the resource-curse. Particularly, based on life-cycle assessment and strategic environmental assessment, EA, has the potential to address the ongoing global problem and challenge of climate change, by contributing to improved environmental protection and management of life-cycle development projects, especially major natural resources extractive industrial development projects, in resources-rich global states like Nigeria. This paper demonstrates how EA in the form of life-cycle development projects-level assessment (Environmental Impact Assessment) and Strategic Environmental Assessment in Nigeria can promote the objectives of the EA process and practice, towards achieving informed environmental decision-making, high environmental quality and social equity and high-profile benchmarked business responsibility and sustainability practices, in the effort towards SD and thus the achievement of UNSDGs, particularly Goals 13 and 17 of the UNSDGs (respectively captioned ‘Climate Action’ and ‘Partnerships for the Goals’) in the country. Keywords: Environmental Assessment (EA), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Extractive Industrial Operations (EIOs), Petroleum Development Projects, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Government Social Responsibility (GSR), Good Environmental Governance (GEG), Sustainable Development (SD) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). DOI : 10.7176/JLPG/92-07 Publication date: December 31 st 2019

Possible directions of transformation of the state policy in the field of education of nurses in a narrow issue of end-of-life nursing care in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals are identified. The 70th UN General Assembly where civic society organizations actively participated adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as part of the Summit on Sustainable Development in September 2015, which included 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals. Global Goal 4.7 stated: «By 2030 ensure all learners acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development». This Goal also applies to medical education (in particular, for nurses). The improvement of the content of this education is actual in the context of the implementation of medical reform in Ukraine. A content analysis of the international curriculum for nurses and its comparison with teaching documents implemented in medical colleges in Ukraine has been made. The program developed in the United States with active participation of civil society organisations has been found to be consistent with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4.7. Comparing these documents, we can easily see Ukrainian curricula inconsistency with both international standards of nursing training and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. These curricula form only a generalized understanding of the value of cultural diversity and human rights and do not include issues of social justice, inclusion, multidisciplinary cooperation etc. A content analysis of the Strategy for the Development of Medical Education in Ukraine, approved by the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 27th February, 2019, № 95-r, revealed that the document does not provide for the inclusion of aspects set out in Global Goal 4.7. Participation of citizens in development of national educational policy is the obligatory precondition for forming of the democratic society and encourages better compliance of educational programs with the needs of the population. It is argued that in the context of medical reform, it is necessary to change the approach to the content of medical education and the formation of the competence of nurses, in particular, in the field of end-of-life care in undergraduate education. Cross-sectoral and multidisciplinary cooperation is needed to develop quality training programs for nurses in line with international standards; this could be done in particular by involving civil society institutions in the process.

The purpose of the study is to highlight the experience of implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 in the process of training and retraining of information professionals. The article analyzes the theoretical approaches to the study of the concept of education for sustainable development, the experience of systematic implementation of education in the field of sustainable development in Ukrainian universities, project activities in the field of education for sustainable development in formal and non-formal education. Emphasis is placed on the main projects implemented by the Ukrainian Library Association to increase the capacity of libraries to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.The research methodology is to use socio-communicative and systematic approaches, methods of source and content analysis.The scientific novelty of the study is to attract observations and materials obtained during the teaching of the author of the discipline “Strategic Management of Information Activity” at the Borys Grinchenko Kiev University after in the masters of “Information, Library and Archival Affairs” and “Public relations”.Conclusions have been made on the multi-vector and multi-level process of implementing education in the field of sustainable development, to which higher education institutions of Ukraine are actively involved. It is noted that the presented experience of implementation of the CSF ONN until 2030 in the educational process at different educational and qualification levels can be used in the future in higher education institutions that train future specialists in information, library and archival affairs.A promising direction to continue the study is the study of the experience of project activities in the field of education for sustainable development, in particular the activities of adult education centers that participate in the implementation of the UN CRC until 2030 at the regional development of local communities.

This paper aims to assess the impact of smart innovation on implementing the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the national agri-food system, as stated in the UN concept paper “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” Within the methodological framework based on the principles of sustainability, taking into account the author’s approach to the essence and content of the organizational and economic mechanism of achieving the SDGs in the studied industry, the paper identifies the problems and prospects of implementing smart innovation that affect the transformation of the national agri-food system and determine the priorities of economic practice. The authors prove the thesis that new technology and breakthrough innovation are of priority importance for implementing the UN SDGs in the Russian agri-food system, providing access to international agri-food markets. The author’s approach to the idea of wide implementation of smart innovation in the achievement of the SDGs in the national agri-food system (AFS) is based on the idea that justified and technologically realized complex progressive innovation on a digital platform will allow creating conditions for implementing sustainable socio-ecological and economic development of the studied industry. Nevertheless, in the theoretical and methodological aspect, the achievement of the UN SDGs in the Russian AFS based on smart technology is not fully studied which led to the choice of the topic and the goal of this research. The authors conclude that global trends in the sustainable development of the national AFS, which are largely relevant to Russia, indicate the growing importance of the formation and implementation of an organizational and economic mechanism to achieve the UN SDGs in the AFS, taking into account the innovation factor. The correlation between innovation and progress toward achieving the UN SDGs is shown to be uncontroversial. It is defined in SDG 9 “industry, innovation, and infrastructure:” “Build resilient infrastructure and promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and innovation.” The research novelty lies in the fact that the impact of smart innovation on achieving sustainable growth of the Russian AFS in the context of the UN SDGs has been comprehensively investigated for the first time. The authors prove that advanced technology, sustainable solutions, and breakthrough innovation are crucial for achieving the UN SDGs in the Russian AFS. Moreover, they indicate that the Russian AFS with the introduction of smart technology is the main condition for improving the competitiveness of the industry and ensuring the country’s entry into international agricultural markets.KeywordsSustainable development goalsAgri-food systemOrganizational and economic mechanismSmart innovationTechnologyDigitalizationJEL codesQ01Q10Q56013031032P18

Despite numerous studies in the field of education for sustainable development, the mechanisms of university functioning as an integrated ecosystem of education for sustainable development (EESD), as well as the interconnections between its levels and areas of activity, remain insufficiently explored. These mechanisms are crucial for effectively integrating educational, scientific, and social activities and for preparing professionals capable of responsible and creative action. The aim of the article is to investigate the specific features of university functioning as an EESD, to identify its structural-functional levels (micro-, meso-, and macro- levels) and the key activity areas that contribute to sustainable societal development. The study employs systemic, comparative, and analytical methods, along with a review of scientific literature, university practices, and international sustainability rankings. The research demonstrates that a university as an EESD operates across three levels: the micro level fosters the development of students’ competencies and value orientations, critical thinking, and practical engagement in scientific, innovative, and community initiatives; the meso level integrates the university into the regional educational and innovation ecosystem through collaboration with local communities, businesses, and authorities; the macro level promotes global integration through international networks, academic mobility, and the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The main areas of university activity (educational, scientific, value-oriented, community and partnership, international, managerial, and digital) complement each other, forming a holistic model of an innovative and socially responsible institution. It is concluded that the comprehensive implementation of EESD functions ensures the preparation of a new generation of professionals capable of systems thinking, responsible decision-making, and active participation in societal transformation. Further research prospects include the development of practical models for integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into university activities and an examination of the personal dimension of EESD in shaping students’ sustainable development competencies.

The article analyses the role of mass media as an educational tool in promoting sustainable development in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The relevance of this direction of research is due to the fact that the media can play (and do play) a key role in promoting the ideas of sustainable development, which can be proven in terms of the agenda-setting theory: mass communication means, paying more or less attention to certain problems, shape in public understanding of their importance. Accordingly, by focusing attention on issues of sustainable development, the mass media can «root» the understanding of the relevance of these issues. Framing can be a tool for such rooting. The purpose of the study is to identify the role of mass media as an educational tool in promoting sustainable development in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. To achieve this goal, the tasks were set to characterize the place of education in ensuring sustainable development and outline and systematize existing practices of engaging media potential as an educational tool to achieve Sustainable development goals. The implementation of these tasks made it possible to find out that, firstly, education occupies an important place among the components of the social pillar of sustainable development, which is confirmed by the presence of relevant elements in the visions of sustainable development by the UN, OECD, etc. Secondly, the existing practices of engaging the media potential as an educational tool in the context of achieving Sustainable development goals can be grouped into two clusters: engaging the media as tools for promoting the ideas of sustainable development, shaping among people’s understanding of the importance of sustainability as a guarantee of meeting urgent needs as of today, as well as ensuring the possibility of meeting needs of next generations; media themselves act as translators of ideas and concepts consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals for target audiences in developing countries (such practices are implemented primarily by international broadcasting systems of leading actors of international relations as well as by community media).

The integration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals into the policy of the Russian Federation is carried out in several directions: firstly, this is the inclusion of goals and objectives in the logic of sustainable development in state strategic and program documents, as well as some indicators reflecting the degree of their achievement; secondly, it is the formation of a system of statistical recording of indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals for the purpose of their monitoring and analysis. Representatives of the Russian business community, both independently and within the framework of membership in unions and business associations, take an active part in the implementation of projects that contribute to sustainable development in all aspects - economic, social, environmental. Large internationalized Russian companies are successfully incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals into their strategies. According to the results of the 2019 PricewaterhouseCoopers survey, 66% of the surveyed members of the Board of Directors of Russian companies believe that the company's overall strategy should be aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The article discusses a set of tools for the practical application of the principles of responsible business conduct, increasing its transparency, introducing advanced standards of business culture (including in the field of employment, creating decent working conditions, increasing labor productivity, etc.) developed by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs ( RSPP). The article also analyzes measures to ensure sustainable economic development in the face of a worsening situation due to the spread of COVID-19 in Russia. Support measures implemented by Russian companies are aimed at preventing the spread of infection, providing assistance to those in need of observation and treatment, as well as reducing the negative economic, financial and social consequences for both company employees and the population.

The Editors in Chief of the journal [Radiation and Environmental Biophysics](https://link.springer.com/journal/411) welcome you to this webinar to discuss radiological protection in the context of Sustainable Development Goals. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q A session. We invite you to read related content in the collection on [Radiation Research and the UN Sustainable Development Goals](https://link.springer.com/collections/fgcbjejjfa). The International Commission on Radiological Protection is an independent Registered Charity, established to advance the science of radiological protection for the public benefit, in particular by providing recommendations and guidance on all aspects of protection against ionising radiation to be used world-wide. The Main Commission is the governing body, setting policy and giving general direction. Recently, the Main Commission has published in *Radiation and Environmental Biophysics* on the importance of radiological protection in contributing towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. For more information, please see: [https://www.icrp.org/](https://www.icrp.org/). The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Since its foundation in 1928, the International Commission of Radiological Protection (ICRP) has been continuously developing the System of Radiological Protection. The System is based on science, ethics, and experience. It contributes to an appropriate level of protection for people and the environment against the detrimental effects of radiation exposure without unduly limiting the desirable human actions that may be associated with such exposure. This introductiom informs about ICRP and its worldwide role in providing recommendations and guidance on all aspects of protection against ionising radiation. SDGs relevant for the ICRP system of radiological protection Since its discovery in 1895 ionizing radiation has been an indispensable tool for developments in medicine, science, industry and energy production (after WW II). But it is a double-edged sword because its use is associated with potential health risks. Therefore, its applications must be regulated to be safe, but without unduly limiting the benefits associated with its use. Also, existing and emergency exposure situations must be considered in a balanced way. ICRP must keep and develop the system of radiological protection so that it is fit for purpose. How can this process align with the idea of sustainability? The system of radiological protection is implicitly linked to sustainable development but sustainability must be considered and more explicitly addressed in the next ICRP general recommendations. Ethical aspects of the System of Radiological Protection and Sustainable Development The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) make recommendations on how to behave wisely in relation to exposure of people and the environment to ionizing radiation. In 2018, ICRP published a report on the ethical foundations of the system of radiological protection, stating that “Ethics cannot provide conclusive solutions, but can help to facilitate discussions among those seeking to promote the well-being of individuals, the sustainable development of society and the protection of the environment”. This presentation will highlight the main links between ethical values of the system of radiological protection and the sustainable development goals. Environmental radiological protection and sustainable development Sustainable development depends upon on healthy ecosystems. Environmental radiological protection is an important and explicit part of the radiological protection system which seeks to protect humans and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation. This presentation will briefly outline how the radiological protection system has evolved, and will continue to evolve, to include environmental protection and how this aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The SDG Programme in Radiation and Environmental Biophysics Radiation and Environmental Biophysics is a journal dedicated to effects of ionizing radiation, covering radiobiology, health and medical physics, environmental protection and applied radiation research. The editors strongly support the Springe Nature initiative in promoting the UN SDGs.

Circular economy, degrowth and green growth as pathways for research on sustainable development goals: A global analysis and future agenda

Subject. Every 8-10 years, the global economy faces financial crises that slow down and drive back its development. The UN's Sustainable Development Goals were announced as one of the ways to smooth the cycles. Most countries are actively involved in the fulfilment of this global project. An important precondition for the transition to a sustainable development path is the participation of the corporate sector. However, under capitalism, solving such a problem is not an easy task since many items within the UN's Sustainable Development Goals are not profitable for corporations and do not contribute directly to capitalisation. In this regard, the study and search for opportunities to introduce the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into corporate practices is a very important issue which corresponds to the modern global agenda of economic development. The purpose of the study is to analyse the involvement of major Russian corporations with the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals using open data based on corporate reports. The methods of the study included the analysis and synthesis of publicly reported data, grouping and expert assessment of published information related to the topic of the UN's SDGs in the annual reports of Russian corporations. Conclusions. The study revealed positive dynamics related to the involvement of companies with the achievement of the UN's SDGs. It is more pronounced in the areas where the UN's SDGs intersect the economic interests of corporations. It was shown that there is no uniform form for information disclosure, significant differences in the volume and quality of information presented in the companies’ reporting, and no common understanding of a number of goals by corporations. According to the results, most of the work aimed at fulfilling the UN's SDGs is carried out by Russian export companies with a predominance of private investors within the structure of business ownership. State-owned companies and companies focused on the domestic market are lagging behind in their development in this direction by all indications. As a recommendation, it was proposed to develop public reporting formats and better disclose the processes related to the fulfilment of the UN's SDGs.

Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are progressively transforming numerous sectors, demonstrating a capacity to impact human life dramatically. This research seeks to evaluate the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) literacy of ChatGPT, which is crucial for diverse stakeholders involved in SDG-related policies. Experimental outcomes from two widely used Sustainability Assessment tests-the UN SDG Fitness Test and Sustainability Literacy Test (SULITEST) - suggest that ChatGPT exhibits high SDG literacy, yet its comprehensive SDG intelligence needs further exploration. The Fitness Test gauges eight vital competencies across introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Accurate mapping of these to the test questions is essential for partial evaluation of SDG intelligence. To assess SDG intelligence, the questions from both tests were mapped to 17 SDGs and eight cross-cutting SDG core competencies, but both test questionnaires were found to be insufficient. SULITEST could satisfactorily map only 5 out of 8 competencies, whereas the Fitness Test managed to map 6 out of 8. Regarding the coverage of the Fitness Test and SULITEST, their mapping to the 17 SDGs, both tests fell short. Most SDGs were underrepresented in both instruments, with certain SDGs not represented at all. Consequently, both tools proved ineffective in assessing SDG intelligence through SDG coverage. The study recommends future versions of ChatGPT to enhance competencies such as collaboration, critical thinking, systems thinking, and others to achieve the SDGs. It concludes that while AI models like ChatGPT hold considerable potential in sustainable development, their usage must be approached carefully, considering current limitations and ethical implications.

In 2021, China’s power generation industry took the lead in launching carbon emissions trading, ushering in a major challenge and opportunity for the sustainable development of power enterprises. Assessing the sustainable development performance of power enterprises has become the key to the sustainable financing and development of power enterprises in this new developmental stage. Based on the integration of the long-term UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) evaluation indicators of listed companies, this paper constructed an index system for the evaluation of the sustainable development of electric power companies consisting of 75 indicators corresponding to four dimensions: economic, social, environmental, and governance. Given the vision for the sustainable development of electric power companies, the assessment thresholds for each indicator were determined by the practical exploration and typical progress assessment of SDGs. Aggregate assessment and dashboard assessment techniques for the sustainable development of electric power companies were established, and we conducted a robustness analysis of the evaluation system. The results revealed the following details: (1) The disclosure of sustainable development indicators of Chinese electricity enterprises was 94.13%, among which the four dimensions of economy, environment, society, and governance were 99.89%, 82.62%, 94.00%, and 97.71%, respectively. (2) The aggregate sustainable development index for Chinese power companies was 59.34, and the environment, society, governance, and economic scores were 62.10, 64.49, 76.79, and 41.37, respectively. (3) Based on the results of the dashboard, investment in innovation, public welfare, emissions of greenhouse gases, and economic sustainability are the key factors limiting the achievement of sustainable development. (4) The framework’s robustness analysis showed that the results of the evaluation of this paper’s indicator framework fell within a reasonable range of variation using different ranking and weighting systems. Chinese electricity companies should comprehensively control costs and expenses, strengthen capital management, expand funding channels, focus on enhancing R&D capabilities, enhance their scientific and technological innovation management systems, and improve their disclosure of information about greenhouse gas emissions, resource consumption and use, and employee issues to improve the overall level of sustainable development. The evaluation system developed in this paper further enriches the evaluation of corporate sustainability performance. This paper explored the application of the SDG index and dashboard construction methods at the national level to the evaluation of sustainability at the corporate level, providing a clear picture of corporate performance with respect to various dimensions, issues, criteria, and indicators.

Sustainable and resilient society. Parallel to the environmental aspects, social well-being is central to the concept of sustainable development. Therefore the purpose of this chapter is to explore the social aspects of sustainable development and the importance of building a sustainable and resilient society in the face of today’s global challenges. This chapter presents the social aspects of sustainable development. It analyses the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Sustainable Society Index and the importance of building resilient and sustainable societies. It then explores how N. N. Taleb’s concepts of black swans and antifragility can be used to build resilient and sustainable societies. The study was based on an analysis of documents and a review of literature. The study is based on document analysis and literature review. The findings of the study confirm that achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals requires action at both micro- and macro-levels, as well as international cooperation. Societies have an important role to play in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and that sustainable and resilient societies, broadly understood in the context of M. Taleb’s concept of antifragility, may prove crucial in crisis situations.