Sustentable Management of the Dinosaur Valley Park: Proposal for A Plan Aligned with The Sustainable Development Goals (ODS)

Sustainable achievements and future aspirations in the NHS

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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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

PurposeThis paper aims to discuss the relation of the COVID-19 pandemic to sustainable development and, in particular, the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). In so doing, the author highlights how sustainability accounting, management and policy (SAMP) research can help to build a more sustainable post-COVID-19 era.Design/methodology/approachThe motivation behind this research note is to allow SAMP-research to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic. To do so, in the first step, the author conducts an initial factual analysis to identify patterns of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the SDGs and has emphasized the interconnectedness of the SDGs. On this basis, the author develops a research agenda for SAMP-research.FindingsThe author argues that the COVID-19 crisis not only relates to the SDGs but is part of the research field of sustainable development itself. The pandemic has been found to severely threaten the achievement of the SDGs, while opportunities concerning selected SDGs can also be found. In this regard, the author identifies patterns, concerning which types of SDGs opportunities or respectively, threats exist.Practical implicationsThe patterns identified for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic highlight for which SDGs additional efforts will be needed for the achievement of the respective SDGs.Social implicationsThe analysis emphasizes that numerous SDGs can help to alleviate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and of potential future pandemics.Originality/valueThis research note is the first to analyze the threats and also the opportunities the COVID-19 pandemic presents for the achievement of the SDGs. It is also the first to not only examine direct effects but acknowledge the interconnected nature of the SDGs in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rapid urban expansion and changing land use in Dormaa Central Municipality, Ghana, pose challenges to sustainable development and agricultural preservation. Using GIS and Satellite Remote Sensing, this study analyzed urban changes and land use from 2001 to 2021. The findings revealed a 10% annual increase in urbanization, expanding the urban area by 20% (67,392.196 hectares) over two decades. Urgent, sustainable management and planning aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are crucial. Balancing urbanization with agriculture ensures food security (SDG 2) and biodiversity preservation (SDG 15). GIS and satellite sensing aid decision-making, contributing to resilient cities and communities (SDG 11). Efficient urban planning supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by mitigating environmental impacts. Promoting equitable access to resources reduces inequalities (SDG 10) and fosters inclusive, sustainable economic growth (SDG 8). The study highlights GIS and remote sensing as essential tools to monitor urban changes and advance sustainable urban development in line with the SDGs. By integrating sustainability, policymakers can create liveable, inclusive, and resilient cities in Dormaa Central Municipality while safeguarding agriculture and natural resources.

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.

The <scp>SDGs</scp>: A change agenda shaping the future of business and humanity at large

To Achieve a Sustainable Blue Future, Progress Assessments Must Include Interdependencies between the Sustainable Development Goals

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

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

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.

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.

Digital social innovation: An overview and research framework

Kerala has emerged as a model for sustainable development in India by integrating economic growth with environmental conservation and social well-being. The Haritha Karma Sena (HKS), established in 2017 under the Harithakeralam Mission, plays a pivotal role in the state's waste management system. Comprising over 35,352 trained women waste management professionals, HKS promotes waste reduction, segregation, and recycling, aligning with Kerala’s broader sustainability goals. This study examines the role of HKS in advancing sustainable development and its contribution to key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities &amp; Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption &amp; Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Utilizing both primary and secondary data, the findings highlight HKS’s effectiveness in managing non-biodegradable waste, fostering community participation, and providing stable employment opportunities, particularly for women and marginalized groups. The study underscores HKS’s impact on environmental sustainability by preventing hazardous waste accumulation and promoting a circular economy, thus reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. To enhance its long-term effectiveness, further expansion, technological advancements, and stronger policy support are recommended to ensure scalability and sustainability of its initiatives.

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.