The financial situation of pensioners in Poland in the perspective of achieving Sustainable Development Goal number 1: No poverty

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

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

The purpose of this research is to examine the poverty phenomenon indicators in Poland through the prism of sustainable development. The subject of poverty and its consequences is often omitted in the discussion of sustainable development, or simplified only to social issues, yet it is an important aspect of economic development and implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study will cover the problem of poverty in Poland, together with the assessment of the potential of implementation of sustainable development goals in terms of poverty eradication, as well as the issue of the impact of social policy activities on SDGs (named as ‘no poverty’) and household finances, both closely related to the risk of poverty. To achieve the aim of the study the authors use statistical data describing the issues of poverty and changes in this area in the period between 2010 and 2020 (or the most up-to-date data available) based on data from the Central Statistical Office in Poland.

The main objective of the paper is to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the level of energy poverty in Poland. In order to achieve such a goal, the first part of the article presents the definition of energy poverty and the nature of its measures, as well as the determinants and policies of the state addressing the issue of energy poverty mitigation. In the second part of the paper, the results of research into the level of energy poverty are analyzed and the variables affecting energy poverty in Poland during the pandemic are determined. It was established on the basis of these results that the present pandemic contributed to the aggravation of financial difficulties in Polish households with regard to financing expenditure on energy carriers. It was found that COVID-19 had a negative impact on the average disposable income of Polish households, which, with the increase in prices and expenditure on energy carriers, led to an increase in the proportion of disposable income spent on energy carriers. The most affected have been the poorest households. Moreover, the long downward trend in the level of energy poverty in Poland has reversed. Thus, it has been proved that COVID-19 has contributed to the intensification of energy poverty in Poland. The theoretical and empirical considerations contained in this paper may be a valuable source of scientific data on the impact of the pandemic on household energy poverty, while public institutions may find them a source of useful information, helping to create effective instruments to mitigate energy poverty in the Polish economy.

Introduction. Today, poverty remains one of the key problems in the development of society. Finding ways to solve the problem is a priority goal of scientific research. Strategic directions for solving the problem of poverty in the world have been worked out in the resolution of the UN General Assembly, which touches the main goals of sustainable development of the world. The resolution limits the process of overcoming poverty by the time frame of 2030 and declares a significant increase in basic indicators of human life, equality of access to life benefits, increasing the level of protection and creating reliable mechanisms to protect the poor. The subject of the research is the problem of achieving the goals of sustainable development to overcome poverty. Purpose. Formulate and highlight the contradictions for sustainable development in order to overcome poverty and prove the impossibility of time constraints in achieving the goals of sustainable development. Method (methodology). The great number of methods, in particular, – analysis and synthesis in determining the nature and manifestations of the poverty; – methods of induction and deduction; - the abstract-logical method in statements and conclusions about the rationality of overcoming poverty as a social phenomenon; - methods of statistical forecasting in estimating the parameters of expenditures of households in Ukraine in the period up to 2030 are used in the research. Results. It is established that the problem of poverty is complex, and to claim about the influence of the social-economic factors on the level of poverty as the only ones is extremely wrong. The problem of economic irrationality in solving the problem of poverty by 2030 is comprehensively outlined in the research. As there are a number of prerequisites for this: cyclical economic development, features of the social-economic structure of the country, peculiarities of traditions, culture, religion. It is proved that in the conditions of Ukraine's economic development poverty manifests itself, although not in its extreme forms, but socially significant, which is visualized in the forecasts of household expenditure and their structure. Conclusions. The peculiarities of the cyclical nature of economic development, the impact of objective and subjective factors on poverty as a social-economic phenomenon are not taken into account among the goals of sustainable development. Although the extreme forms of poverty have already been overcome in Ukraine according to the main UN indicators, the problem of population impoverishment will not be solved by 2030.

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

The level of poverty in Sumatra is one of the poverty problems that need a solution in accordance with the first goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The reason for choosing the Poverty Level in Sumatra as the research object is because the problem of poverty has the potential to create social problems and low access to various kinds of resources and productive assets, as well as fulfilling basic human needs, both food and non-food. The problem of poverty has an impact on the quality of human resources. This research aims to analyze the influence of the Dependency Ratio, Government Expenditure, Population Growth and Job Opportunities on Poverty Levels in Sumatra. The variables used are Dependency Ratio, Government Expenditure, Population Growth and Job Opportunities. The data used in this research is secondary data taken over a period of 15 years. Secondary data was obtained from the Sumatra Central Statistics Agency (BPS). For data analysis, computer tools were used, including the SPSS (Statistics Program for Social Science) program version 13.00. The analysis used in this research is multiple linear regression, and the hypothesis tests used are the t-test and statistical F-test. The test results prove that the Dependency Ratio and Job Opportunities influence the poverty level in Sumatra. Meanwhile, the results of testing Government Expenditures and Population Growth do not affect the Poverty Level in Sumatra.

Introduction. The current state of the external environment, which is determined by the challenges of sustainable economic development, has become an objective basis for the statement: ensuring the successful operation of enterprises (increasing competitiveness and strengthening their potential) is not possible without external factors and rapid response to change, adaptive management mechanisms that can ensure the transition of agro-industrial enterprises to the trajectory of sustainable economic development. Changes in the philosophy of management require appropriate changes in the system of institutions. The institutional logic of development presupposes the existence of continuous institutional formation in systems where innovations take place. Innovations as an element of the essential characteristics of sustainable economic development determine, normatively include the need for changes in the institutional system. The purpose of the article is to determine on the basis of modeling tools the nature of the impact of institutions on achieving the goals of sustainable economic development of the agro-industrial complex. Results. The elements of the institutional basis for the implementation of the sustainable economic development paradigm in the agro-industrial sector of Ukraine are identified, with the allocation of blocks and groups of institutions. Based on the use of cognitive and scenario modeling tools, the priority of institutional blocks of the general matrix of institutions to ensure the achievement of the main goals of sustainable economic development in the agro-industrial complex is determined. It is established that the greatest positive impact of all considered and analyzed institutions have on the goal of sustainable economic development of agro-industrial production, as good health and well-being. The lowest indicators relate to the achievement of high parameters of responsible consumption and production, which necessitates adjustments to the institutional matrix in terms of priority institutions aimed at achieving this goal. Key words: institutes, sustainable development, goals of sustainable development, modeling, development of agro-industrial complex.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are global action plans agreed upon by world leaders to end poverty, reduce inequality and protect the environment as part of efforts to achieve the national Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ideas related to the current national development model, based on Presidential Regulation No. 59 of 2017, concerning achieving sustainable national development goals. In this regard, the regional government of East Java province has made an acceleration policy in dealing with poverty through the Anti-Poverty Program (APP), which is currently renamed the Peti Koin Bermantra. The research was conducted to determine the program's success in dealing with the problem of poverty in the fisheries sector in The Wajak sub-district through the Mugi Mulya business group as a group of beneficiaries. The research was conducted using the Descriptive Qualitative method, primary data from observations and interviews and secondary data from written documents at the Malang Regency Bappeda. Based on the research conducted, it is known that the program’s sustainability can increase catfish productivity by increasing daily sales by 450% within six years of first receiving assistance. The income of group members also increased, where it was only around Rp. 20,000 before the assistance per day, and gross profit reached Rp after the assistance. 600,000 per day. Based on this, the sustainability of the program can improve the economy of the productive poor, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals “No Poverty”. In the future, it is hoped that the success of the Peti Koin Bermantra program can be felt by various sectors so that it can improve the welfare of the wider community through improvements to the publication of program information itself.

The article explores the impact of the social economy in Romania on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda, considering the specific contributions of different types of social economy organizations in achieving sustainable results. These organizations include: economically active NGOs (operating under Government Ordinance No. 26/2000, Law No. 246/2005), licensed social enterprises (operating under the Social Economy Law No. 219/201) and licensed protected units (operating under Law 448/2006 on the protection and promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities). The paper aims to assess the contribution of these economic entities to sustainable development by identifying their specific activities that influence progress towards the achievement of the SDGs. Comparative analysis of different types of organizations helps to understand how each contributes to different aspects of sustainable development. The study was based on updated data from the Register of Associations and Foundations (published on the website of the Ministry of Justice), the National Register of Social Enterprises - RUES (published on the website of ANOFM) and the Register of Authorized Protected Units (published on the website of the National Authority for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity). The results underline the direct contribution of social economy organizations to SDG 1 (Poverty Free), SDG 3 (Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Growth), SDG 10 (Reducing Inequalities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). By reporting on the SDGs, organizations clarify their social impact, improve transparency and accountability, and at the same time increase their attractiveness to donors and partners. This approach facilitates the creation of strategic partnerships and fundraising, contributing to sustainable and effective solutions. The SDGs also provide a clear framework for monitoring progress, assessing long-term impact and supporting public policies that promote sustainable economic and social development. In conclusion, social economy organizations play a key role in transforming society and in achieving a significant number of Sustainable Development Goals, having a positive impact on communities, the environment and local economic development and are thus fundamental pillars of global sustainable development.

Language-based approach in achieving Sustainable Development Goals: A qualitative meta-analysis

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 to “end poverty and set the world on a path of peace prosperity and opportunity for all on a healthy planet” by 2030. This ambitious framework includes 17 goals (e.g., no poverty, zero hunger, good health, quality education, etc.) with 169 targets and 231 unique indicators. The SDGs have been widely adopted to guide policy makers in development efforts around the world, but they also have been criticized as too unwieldy and all-encompassing. The Economist (March 26, 2015) concluded that the “SDGs are unfeasibly expensive” and “are so sprawling and misconceived that the entire enterprise is being set up to fail.” Nevertheless, the SDGs are now an integral part of the global development movement and are often cited by advocates of specific interventions. The Sustainable Development Report 2020 (SDR2020) was prepared by teams of independent experts at the Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the Bertelsmann Stiftung. It is separate from the The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2020 published by the UN. The project is directed by Jeffry Sachs, who was an advisor to UN Secretaries-General Kofi Annan and Ban-Ki Moon in the creation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and SDGs. As in previous years, the SDR2020 presents and aggregates data from all UN member states to describe each country's progress towards achieving the SDGs and indicates areas requiring faster progress. Estimates of indicators rely on the most up-to-date data from variety of official and nonofficial sources. In order to summarize levels and trends in country performance, the report calculates indices for each SDG with a scale from 0 to 100 (worst to best). A country's overall SDG Index score and its scores on individual SDGs can be interpreted as a percentage of optimal performance. The overall SDG index score ranges from a high of 84.7 in Sweden to a low of 38.5 in Central African Republic. The report's central chapter summarizes global and regional trends in index scores, and appendix tables present two-page summaries of levels and trends for SDG indicators for each country. Besides struggling with a range of methodological issues, the authors faced the difficult task of succinctly summarizing a very large set of data (115 SDGs indicators for 193 countries). Unfortunately, there are few general findings, because the degree of progress towards achieving the SDGs depends on (i) country/region, (ii) the specific SDG, and (iii) level or trend. On average, progress since 2015 has been fastest in low- and middle-income countries especially in East and South Asia. Africa scores low but showed significant improvements in a number of SDGs. OECD countries, which have on average the highest scores, made only limited progress. The report provides a valuable but rather brief summary of these regional differences. A second objective of SDR2020 is to review policy efforts to implement the SDGs. This assessment is based on information gathered in new expert and public opinion surveys to gauge political leadership in support of the SDGs at the country level. Results confirm that the SDGs framework is increasingly used at many national and international statistical institutes and other data providers. The adoption of the SDG framework by policy makers is growing but more limited. The report's clear exposition in graphs and tables and the many country and regional statistics will no doubt be appreciated by policy makers and researchers in national and international organizations. However, the value of the findings is somewhat limited by the lack of current data for many indicators. As the authors discovered, most estimates are not up to date and a substantial proportion of the data points available now even have a year of reference that predates the adoption of the SDGs. This diminishes the value of publishing country-level estimates on an annual basis, as indicators for many countries change little from one year to the next. The report was in preparation when the Covid-19 epidemic struck. A brief discussion of this huge new human and economic crisis is included, and the authors identify which SDGs will likely be most heavily affected. The epidemic will cause massive disruption of progress on the SDGs for years to come, but it was too early to assess this damage at the time of the publication of the report (July 2020).

Women are the key to sustainable development

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.

Problem ubóstwa i wykluczenia społecznego stał się niezwykle ważny w następstwie kryzysu finansowego i gospodarczego z 2008 roku. Opracowanie koncentruje się na ocenie wdrażanych instytucjonalno-prawnych form pomocy w Polsce. Głównym celem opracowania jest identyfikacja rodzajów wydatków budżetowych związanych z analizowanym zagadnieniem i zbadanie zależności pomiędzy wydatkami z budżetu państwa na realizację zadań związanych z pomocą społeczną a zasięgiem ubóstwa w Polsce. W rezultacie przeprowadzonych badań z wykorzystaniem analizy statystycznej stwierdzono, że wzrost wydatków publicznych wpływa na poziom ubóstwa w Polsce zmniejszając jego zasięg. W ramach wniosków płynących z badań odnotowano, że liniowe zależności między wydatkami z budżetu państwa w działach dotyczących pomocy społecznej i rodziny a dwoma zmiennymi zależnymi będącymi wskaźnikami ubóstwa (skrajnego i relatywnego) są statystycznie istotne i są to zależności silne bądź umiarkowane.