Strategic Guidelines and Framework for Advancing Higher Education Programs in the Field of Biotechnology in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The purpose of reading skills is not only to look for factors related to reading material i.e. topic and main idea, but also sometimes EFL students must get the latest reading material as the times change in getting those material related with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, learning material must be in accordance with the needs of the EFL students, and SDGs represent a broad, integrated to catalyze implementation of sustainable development. The textbook will be analyzed in this research is Reading Comprehension book 2 for 3rd semester written by Parlindungan Pardede published by Unindra. There are many text book evaluation criteria; however, this research will focus in SDGs. The objective of the research is to analysis whether the “Reading Comprehension Skill Book 2 “is considered relevant to the SDGs criteria. In this research, the writer employs a descriptive- quantitative content analysis with qualitative approach. According to analysis, the composition of that textbook shows that this meets the criterion in terms of objectives, that is the objectives laid out in the beginning and proved with the materials that are relevant to, elaborating through standard of curriculum only 32% of the whole materials. Unfortunately, there are many improper materials which are not suitable with KKNI criteria. The explanation among units are not only provided, but also sometimes EFL students must get the latest reading material as the times change in getting those material related with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, learning material must be in accordance with the needs of the EFL students, and SDGs represent a broad, integrated to catalyze implementation of sustainable development.

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Requires Transdisciplinary Innovation at the Local Scale

Nature-based solutions (NBS) can mitigate the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and mental wellbeing prioritised by the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The advantages of co-producing NBS with local communities have been explored, yet there is a lack of understanding of professional partners’ priorities in relation to specific projects, and their perceptions of the opportunities and challenges encountered during the co-productive process. The benefits of co-producing NBS with children are not understood, particularly in deprived, diverse communities. We addressed these gaps by conducting in-depth, semi-structured interviews with eight professional partners in contrasting roles involved in the co-production of an educational arboretum-meadow on a redundant mini-golf site in Wardown Park, within the High Town ward of Luton, Bedfordshire, UK. Here there is considerable ethnic diversity with 41% residents White British, and 59% other ethnicities. There are significant Black and Minority Ethnic communities (38%). A high percentage of households live with overcrowding (24%) and 31% year six children are obese. All partners prioritised connecting children to nature. The social benefits of the project were prioritised over ecological and climate-related ones. Most participants perceived diverse partner expertise and priorities as an opportunity of co-production. Covid-19 was considered a significant challenge and an opportunity. Our research provides insight into the potential for co-production of NBS in a relatively deprived, ethnically diverse context to contribute to “futureproofing” towns and cities by fostering nature connection amongst children, whilst providing a novel, creative approach to managing and maintaining GI under austerity. Learning from this project has international transferability as a ‘flagship project’ illustrating how the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be addressed at the local level.

Unveiling complementarities between mangrove restoration and global sustainable development goals

Amid global initiatives to address the environmental and socioeconomic challenges posed by climate change, governments, corporations and communities require clear, actionable goals to guide their efforts. The UN developed the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that make up the 2030 Agenda in 2015, which cover topics ranging from conservation agriculture and eradicating hunger to creating justice within institutions and improving city safety. Since then, the SDGs have dominated the international aid and environmental restoration spheres, yet the broad and interconnected nature of the goals often makes them challenging to implement. Additionally, SDGs often overlook leadership from Indigenous Peoples and local communities. When establishing the SDGs, the UN also created quantitative and qualitative indicators corresponding to each goal. In this context, an indicator is a measurement of the progress made toward an SDG. An indicator can be as specific as, “Malaria incidence per 1000 population” – indicator 3.3.3 under SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, or as comprehensive as “Progress towards sustainable forest management” – indicator 15.2.1 for SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. Indicators provide direction for the far-reaching SDGs but they overlook local knowledge of communities most affected by development and climate change, who are also key actors in shaping sustainable solutions. Developing SDGs without input from Indigenous Peoples and local communities risks using indicators as a way to meet obligations without driving systemic change. While indicators are necessary to measure progress, they would have greater impact if Indigenous Peoples and local communities could evaluate and advise on their usefulness. These communities possess invaluable knowledge of their cultural and geographic environment and are directly affected by the projects implemented in their regions, making their insights critical for shaping approaches that are responsive to their unique interests and needs. This report addresses this gap through a case study on lithium extraction in the Argentine Puna, illustrating the critical role of local and Indigenous perspectives in shaping indicators that advance both local interests and global sustainable development goals.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that focus on enhancing the value addition across the education system. The present study highlights the prospects of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to advance sustainable development. It is a paradigm change in the Indian education system as it encourages holistic and multidisciplinary learning that is aligned with global sustainable development goals (SDGs). The policy aids in the development of skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and care for the environment through the inclusion of vocational literacy, skill competence, and curriculum focused on sustainability. The review brings together evidence from scholarly papers, policy reports, and global publications to evaluate the success of NEP 2020 in tackling SDG goals, specifically SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 10 and SDG 13. This article also discusses how the policy has the capacity to create behavioral change, community participation, and employability in sustainable industries. It also raises challenges, gaps and shortfalls that may hinder successful implementation. The research shows that to construct a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future aligning education reform with sustainability goals is of urgent importance. Infrastructural gaps, limited funds, and unequal implementation are the ongoing hindrances especially in rural and marginalized contexts that are serious hurdles for hurdle free implementation of this policy. The review concludes that NEP 2020 could be a catalyst for attainment of various SDGs that will re-shape India as a sustainable, inclusive, and knowledge-based society.

The article presents the results of research on the topical issue of achieving the global goal of sustainable development by 2030. So, the urgent problem of substantiating the tasks of the institutional micro-level of enterprises during their transformation in accordance with the sustainable development principles in the bioeconomy model has been solved. The article is aimed at publishing scientific achievements that improve the theoretical foundations of sustainable development by positioning the bioeconomy in relation to sustainable development, comparing the components of bioeconomy and sustainable development goals, and defining the objectives of enterprises in this context. Having analyzed and compared the essence of bioeconomy and bioeconomics, the authors have identified their significant differences in such characteristics as the conceptual basis of the two models, their focus issues, and the factor seen as the main driver of economic growth. The choice of bioeconomy as a concept that is closer to sustainable development is argued. Significant polarity of scientists' views on bioeconomy as a set of processes and phenomena is revealed. Two types of interpreting bioeconomy are substantiated. Scientists in the first group believe that bioeconomy covers all the components of socio-economic relations connected wtih the production, consumption and utilization of biological resources, including renewable energy. The other group criticizes bioeconomy as a concept and call it a political project of economic influence. The article expresses the authors’ view on bioeconomy as a model, a mechanism for achieving certain global goals of sustainable development, which are mainly related to its environmental component. On this basis, the place of the bioeconomy model in the sustainable development system is substantiated, and the tasks of the sustainable development of an enterprise in the bioeconomy model are determined. These tasks can be divided in two groups, namely 1) tasks of the company’s own activity, and 2) tasks of supporting and assisting other enterprises, whose activities meet the global sustainable development goals and ensure their achievement.

The Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development was adopted by the United Nations (UN) to guide action towards sustainable development for humanity at every scale, as “Leave no one behind” is the central, transformative promise of the agenda. The 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide ambitious political targets for every UN member state to shape the future univocally. However, the sustainability challenges faced at regional and subnational levels, e.g. community levels, are substantially diverse and the strategies for achieving the SDGs also vary across communities based on their context, agency and resources. We developed a pluralistic framework to guide policy action and grass-root transformation at every scale aligning with the global SDGs by a systematic review of 79 sustainability transformation projects reported in published literature. We analyzed what these diverse scale projects had in common regarding sustainability strategies, collaborations among societal actors and how new narratives were transferred into guided action. The framework comprises five consequent phases for the implementation of SDGs and SDG targets through problem formulation to project evaluation and four enabling factors comprising context, temporality, disciplines and stakeholders that crucially facilitate the implementation of SDGs and SDG targets. Our framework pursues the “leave no scale behind” aspiration focusing on multi-stakeholder processes and inter- and transdisciplinary methods to strengthen collaboration among a diverse set of actors, joint learning, and coherent implementation across all relevant areas of society.

Интересовање теоретичара и практичара за однос културе и одрживог развоја актуелан је у последњих неколико година, нарочито од краја 2015. године, када су Уједињене нације усвојиле Агенду одрживог развоја до 2030. Њоме се програмирају глобални циљеви развоја и преиспитују изазови који стоје на путу унапређења развојних процеса. Овај рад бави се улогом културе у остваривању циљева одрживог развоја до 2030. године. У уводним разматрањима, даје се оквир за анализу културе и одрживог развоја. Други део рада посвећен је ретроспективи активности Уједињених нација у пољу културе. Последњи део рада анализира улогу библиотека у остваривању Агенде одрживог развоја 2030.

Concerted efforts are required to achieve the essential UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. This concept paper is focused on the development of a new Master of Forestry (MF) degree program at our University of Applied Sciences (UAS). With this move, we want to outline how capacity building and valuable synergy effects can be obtained from close cooperation in teaching and research, in order to educate our scientifically trained and practice-oriented forestry students in applying new management responses to natural disturbance impacts and sustainable use of terrestrial natural resources for forest resource-dependent communities. Specifically, we show how the emergent issues of global warming and the associated increased vulnerability of temperate deciduous forests can be tackled. Actions to overcome knowledge transfer barriers will provide sound solutions for SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 15 (life on land), and SDG 17 (partnerships to achieve the goal). Focusing on the Global Sustainable Development Goals can trigger intra and inter-faculty processes of cooperation, exchange programs, and optimized interfaces of previously separated disciplines that complement each other perfectly to form a knowledge hub.

The article deals with the importance of sustainable development of transport infrastructure in the context of ensuring the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of Ukraine. It is concluded that today sustainable development of transport infrastructure is a key element for achieving national and global sustainable development goals and an important condition for ensuring economic and inclusive growth, social stability, improving the quality of life of the population and achieving sustainable development of the country as a whole. Comparing the data of the Competitiveness Index for 2015–2021 and the First Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals in Ukraine, it was possible to focus on the fact that over the years, the transport infrastructure in Ukraine has been developing at a very slow pace, requiring significant investment for development and modernisation. Particular attention was paid to the review of the state of transport infrastructure after the outbreak of a full-scale war in Ukraine and the importance of its restoration. It is emphasised that today it is becoming clear that there is a need for a comprehensive approach to solving problems in the transport sector, which should combine both the problems that existed before the war and the challenges caused by military operations. It is noted that today Ukraine faces the task not only of restoring the destroyed transport infrastructure, but also of modernising it in line with the current global sustainable development goals. At the same time, sustainable development of transport infrastructure in the context of ensuring the achievement of Ukraine’s sustainable development goals cannot be achieved without changing approaches to the formation of the State policy in the transport sector. It is noted that despite significant challenges, Ukraine has significant potential for modernising the transport sector in accordance with international standards of sustainable development. The restoration and development of transport infrastructure in Ukraine in the context of war is a complex and multidimensional task that requires an integrated approach, analysis of problems and adaptation of the strategy to new conditions, in particular, to the restoration and modernisation of infrastructure, introduction of innovations and ensuring the sustainability of transport networks in the context of military and post-war challenges.

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the vision and mission statements of universities in the context of their alignment with the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to provide insights for strategic direction development in higher education institutions. Theoretical Reference: This study is grounded in strategic planning theory and its application within higher education, focusing on how institutional vision and mission statements can guide universities towards sustainable development. Method: A meta-synthesis approach is employed, synthesizing findings from multiple qualitative studies. Data collection includes a comprehensive literature review on higher education trends, best practices, and challenges, along with document analysis of vision and mission statements from various universities. Thematic analysis is utilized to identify key themes, trends, and challenges. Results and Conclusion: Key findings reveal current trends such as digitalization, globalization, and the integration of technology in teaching and learning. Emerging challenges include financial sustainability, accountability, and alignment with labor market demands. Best practices in vision and mission development emphasize stakeholder engagement, alignment with institutional values, concise and inspirational language, and adaptability to changing circumstances. The proposed vision and mission statements for the state university reflect aspirations for global recognition, interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, and fostering sustainable and inclusive communities. Implications of Research: The study underscores the importance of strategic planning and innovation in higher education. Engaging stakeholders and fostering collaboration are identified as critical strategies for addressing the highlighted challenges. These findings provide evidence-based recommendations for the state university's strategic direction, ensuring it remains adaptive, resilient, and aligned with both global and national goals. Originality/Value: This research offers a novel synthesis of qualitative studies on strategic planning in higher education, providing valuable insights into effective vision and mission development. It contributes to the discourse on aligning university strategies with global sustainability objectives, offering practical recommendations for higher education leaders.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established by the United Nations in 2015, are a comprehensive global framework that addresses social, economic, and environmental challenges through sustainable development. This study examines the role of universities, specifically focusing on the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang (UNIMMA), in contributing to the SDGs. The study utilized data from Elsevier’s SciVal to analyze the department’s contribution to the SDGs through scientific publications in the Scopus database. A total of 97 out of 156 articles published by nine researchers from the department were found to contribute to various SDGs, with a significant focus on Goals 7 (affordable and clean energy), 17 (partnerships for the goals), 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), and 12 (responsible consumption and production). The study highlights the department’s collaborative efforts and alignment with global sustainability goals. In addition, VOSviewer was used to map the research collaboration network within the department, revealing strong contributions to energy efficiency, sustainable technologies, and climate action. However, the department's research shows limited contribution to social SDGs such as poverty alleviation and gender equality. By mapping the university’s contributions to the SDGs, this study helps faculty members identify opportunities for targeted research collaborations, address gaps in SDG contributions, and enhance partnerships with researchers from other institutions, thus broadening the university’s impact on global sustainable development goals.

Corporate sustainability, measured by Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) indicators, faces challenges in aligning with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study identifies ESG indicators in the literature and evaluates their cause‐and‐effect relationships with the SDGs using a hybrid approach combining fuzzy DEMATEL and fuzzy cognitive maps (FCM). Our findings reveal that environmental indicators exert significant influence on the system and demonstrate strong causal relationships with multiple SDGs. By integrating these methodologies, the study provides a novel perspective on mapping corporate contributions to sustainable development. This hybrid approach provides a clearer understanding of how ESG indicators and SDGs are interconnected, offering actionable insights to help companies prioritize initiatives that support global sustainability goals. Furthermore, this study emphasizes the practical advantages of combining fuzzy DEMATEL and FCM over standalone methods, particularly in visualizing complex relationships and hierarchical influences. Future research could explore additional applications of this methodology and investigate private sector motivations for aligning with specific SDGs.

Initial progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): a review of evidence from countries