Implementation Of Sustainable Development Goals Research Articles

Evaluating the Sustainable Development Goals within Spatial Planning for Decision-Making: A Major Function-Oriented Zone Planning Strategy in China

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a reference point in the global policy-making process, with their quantitative evaluation at various scales integrating spatial planning still under exploration. Major Function Oriented Zone (MFOZ) planning in China emerges as an innovative strategy, focusing on ecosystem services to achieve sustainable development. This study takes MFOZ planning as an example, and assesses SDG implementation within the MFOZ framework, focusing on 288 cities. Then, this study analyzes the zoning types of SDG realization status through cluster analysis. Based on this, we explore the influencing factors of the SDGs from the perspective of socioeconomic and environmental characteristics, and ecosystem services, and propose target strategies. The research found that there are four zoning types according to the SDG realization status, including mixed-oriented with high consumption and output (24.3%), non-agriculture-oriented with low consumption and high output (12.5%), agriculture-oriented with low consumption and output (55.9%), and agriculture-oriented with high consumption and output (7.3%) cities. Most cities do not demonstrate high efficiency in resource consumption output, and the realization status of SDGs urgently needs to improve. Socio-economic development during urbanization challenges SDGs, while the traditional environmental measures have limited effects. Ecosystem services could help improve SDGs, including GDP growth rate, and reduce water resource development intensity and carbon emissions. Focusing solely on numerical values of SDGs, such as water efficiency, may harm ecosystem services and go against sustainable development. This research underscores the necessity of adapting SDG strategies to the unique contexts of cities and has practical significance for enabling more targeted and effective strategies for SDG implementation, integrating spatial planning, and aligning local efforts with global sustainability aspirations.

Optimizing the Role of Mosques in Supporting the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to Improve the Mental Health of Generation Z in Mataram City: A Conceptual Research

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are world steps that specifically emphasize efforts to improve people's welfare and health. However, generation Z in the digital era and urbanization faces increasingly complex mental health problems. Various changes and forms of evolution of technological development are not in line and run in harmony with the development of people's lives, in this conceptual research effort to combine various literature that connects the role of mosques in supporting mental health with SDGs goals related to welfare and health. Factors such as academic pressure, social media distractions, and lack of social support are significant mental health problems among generation Z. This research aims to develop the concept of optimizing the role of mosques as a key factor in achieving SDGs related to the mental health of generation Z in the city Mataram. The SDGs specifically emphasize efforts to improve people's welfare and health. This research concept illustrates how mosques can become centers that play an important role in solving SDGs problems and at the same time improving the mental health of generation Z. This includes programs in mosques that support counseling, education on religious values, social skills training, and mental health promotion . In addition, this research highlights the importance of collaboration between mosques, educational institutions, government and community organizations to create a strong ecosystem in improving the mental health of generation Z. By combining resources and knowledge, this concept aims to strengthen efforts towards a healthy and prosperous life. in line with the SDGs. The results of this conceptual research are concepts that provide a theoretical basis for designing integrated generation Z mental health prevention and intervention strategies in the context of the SDGs. This research encourages further attention and concrete steps in optimizing the role of mosques in achieving SDGs goals related to the mental health and welfare of generation Z in Mataram City.

Regionalizing the Sustainable Development Goals for Island Societies: Lessons From Iceland and Newfoundland

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework that makes the concept of “sustainable development” more actionable. The nature of island societies — where political jurisdictions overlap in complex ways with land and oceanic ecologies — makes the question of who is responsible for SDG implementation and governance particularly important. We compare SDG interpretations and perceptions of SDG governance in Iceland and Newfoundland using survey and focus group data with stakeholders from government, business, labour, civil society, academia, and youth. Our research questions are as follows: How do research participants view the SDGs in relation to ensuring sustainable futures for their respective island societies? How do research participants view the roles of government and other institutions in implementing sustainability? Answering these questions gives insight into a third theoretically valuable question: Is it the state versus subnational jurisdiction distinction, or is it the common small polity/island dynamics of these cases that is important for understanding the interpretations of the SDGs and their implementation? The interpretations of regionalizing and localizing the SDGs are similar across our two cases, which lends support to a small polity/islandness view of how the SDGs are translated for island societies.

Environmental outlook of ASEAN-5 through the lens of green bonds, environmental technologies and financialization

Sustainable development goals call for urgent action with an aim to spur socio-economic growth along with the protection of the environment and resources. However, these goals are difficult to be achieved when finances are not mobilized to mitigate harmful resources. In return, numerous green bond manifestations appeared in the market, which are viewed as a bridge to have successful implementation of sustainable development goals. Therefore, the study is aimed to explore the relevance of green bonds, financialization, and sustainable environmental change mitigation technologies for environmental change in ASEAN economies. The initial outcomes confirm the long-run cointegration association between study variables and also explore the slope heterogeneity and cross-sectional dependencies. To explore the causal connections between the study variables, the current study employs CS-ARDL technique. The study finds significant contributions of sustainable environmental change mitigation technologies and green bonds in the reduction of pollution, hence improving climate quality. The short-run infers similar results with relatively lower magnitudes of coefficients as compared to the long-run. Negative error correction terms are used to confirm the stability of the model, which implies sustained convergence towards “steady-state equilibrium” in case of expected deviations. The results offer practical implications and recommendations.

Proposal For a Method For Feasibility Analysis And Implementation Of SDG In Brazilian Municipalities

Purpose: This study aims to propose a method, analyzing the feasibility and implementation of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in Brazilian municipalities, examining the reality of each one. The central question is: what is being done to put the 2030 Agenda into practice in Brazilian municipalities? Methodology/approach: DSR (Design Science Research) was used as a methodological basis, as it allows the creation of artifacts, which, during their development, can build theories that describe, explain and predict how reality is defined, in general. In this case, the objective of the method is to analyze local characteristics, verifying the practical implementation of the SDGs in Brazilian municipalities. Originality/Relevance: this research resulted in Bah! Method, also developing Bah Seal! which plays an effective indicator role, with the aim of improving the present situation and future performance, creating a pioneering certification method/system. Key findings: It is concluded that there is a lack of implementation of the SDGs in Brazilian municipalities, thus creating the method called BAH, an acronym that means Environmental and Humanized Benefit (in Portuguese), once the implementation of the SDGs generates benefits for the environment and for people, aligning and proposing public policies to municipalities. Theoretical/methodological contributions: This study intended to contribute academically to the development of DSR in management, demonstrating its importance in helping to solve problems through artifacts, as in the managerial area and other applied social sciences encouraging the development of strategies to collaborate in the Agenda 2030 process.

Performance of Women-led Political Parties in Lesotho’s 2022 National Elections

Since the dawn of multi-party democracy in Lesotho in 1993, few political parties have been formed and led by women, and they are not doing well. The main political parties lack the political will and commitment to nominate women as leaders. In the elections of 7 October 2022, none of the main political parties were led by women and none of them won a single constituency. While many women-led parties could not make it into parliament, a few women leaders got into parliament through Proportional Representation (PR). Four women-led political parties contested the election, all of them performing dismally. It is important to explore why women-led political parties did not perform well, as Lesotho has signed and ratified international protocols on women’s empowerment and equality in politics, among others, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution 1325, the African Union (AU) Maputo Protocol, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) protocol on gender and development. All these urge member states to ensure meaningful participation of women in politics and elections, specifically as leaders. We assess the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5) on gender equality and women empowerment to measure the progress Lesotho has made and the challenges yet to be addressed. This article explores factors that contributed to this poor performance and analyses the reasons for the poor performance by reviewing relevant documents regarding the performance of women-led political parties in Lesotho’s 2022 national elections.

Relevance of Inclusive Finance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Perspective of Maqashid Sharia

This research aims to find out the right financing scheme so that the implementation of SDGs is more optimal and beneficial for small communities. inclusive financial contributions (zakat, infak and alms) in realizing SDGs and their relevance in realizing SDGs from a sharia maqashid perspective. This study uses a combination of qualitative-quantitative methods and approaches. Quantitative data analysis used is a method of tabulation, composing coding and score of variables. While qualitative data analysis includes the stage of data reduction, presentation and withdrawal of conclusions The results of this study show that the implementation of SDGs is carried out by a joint financing scheme through government and non-government budgets, one of which is through the distribution of zakat. The contribution of zakat in the implementation of SDGs has been carried out by the National Zakat Agency (Baznas) in the form of independence programs, religious education, health and social care. The relevance of zakat in realizing SDGs with Sharia Maqashid is shown in aid programs organized by Baznas such as the Program (1) eliminating poverty, (2) ending hunger, (3) good health and well-being, (4) quality education, and (5) clean water and sanitation relevant to the SDGs Program.

Fostering students’ participation in the implementation of the sustainable development goals at higher education institutions

Students are central actors at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Whereas much can be achieved by the active participation of students in sustainability affairs, it is unclear what is the current level of students’ knowledge and engagement regarding the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) around the world, as well as which initiatives are being undertaken by HEIs on this matter. In order to address this research gap, this study investigated the current status of students’ knowledge and participation in initiatives aimed at the implementation of the UN SDGs. A comprehensive research methodology was carried out by means of a bibliometric analysis, case studies, and a survey involving a sample of 602 students from 53 countries. For the bibliometric analysis, data were analysed with the support of the VOSviewer software, while quantitative data analysis was performed with the support of IBM SPSS Statistics. The study shows that the participation of students in SDGs activities is associated with the commitment level of the HEIs to the implementation of the SDGs. In addition, the fact that students have taken a course or have a discipline related to the SDGs, plays a significant role in the SDGs implementation process. Moreover, the findings reveal that graduate students are more familiar with the SDGs than their undergraduate peers. The analysed HEIs case studies also demonstrate the commitment to sustainable development (SD) through different initiatives being pursued at different levels and scopes. Based on the results, the study provides recommendations on a set of specific measures that may be implemented to increase HEIs students’ interest and engagement in SD.

Education for Sustainable Development: Encapsulating Government Efforts towards Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in the Context of Junior Secondary Schools in Kenya

Education for Sustainable Development: Encapsulating Government Efforts towards Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in the Context of Junior Secondary Schools in Kenya

Spatial differences of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among counties (cities) on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains

The county (city) located on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains is the primary area to solidify and extend the success of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China in poverty alleviation. Its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are intertwined with the concerted economic and social development of Xinjiang and the objective of achieving shared prosperity within the region. This study established a sustainable development evaluation framework by selecting 15 SDGs and 20 secondary indicators from the United Nations’ SDGs. The aim of this study is to quantitatively assess the progress of SDGs at the county (city) level on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains. The results indicate that there are substantial variations in the scores of SDGs among the nine counties and one city located on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains. Notable high scores of SDGs are observed in the central and eastern regions, whereas lower scores are prevalent in the western areas. The scores of SDGs, in descending order, are as follows: 62.22 for Minfeng County, 54.22 for Hotan City, 50.21 for Qiemo County, 42.54 for Moyu County, 41.56 for Ruoqiang County, 41.39 for Qira County, 39.86 for Lop County, 38.25 for Yutian County, 38.10 for Pishan County, and 36.87 for Hotan County. The performances of SDGs reveal that Hotan City, Lop County, Minfeng County, and Ruoqiang County have significant sustainable development capacity because they have three or more SDGs ranked as green color. However, Hotan County, Moyu County, Qira County, and Yutian County show the poorest performance, as they lack SDGs with green color. It is important to establish and enhance mechanisms that can ensure sustained income growth among poverty alleviation beneficiaries, sustained improvement in the capacity of rural governance, and the gradual improvement of social security system. These measures will facilitate the effective implementation of SDGs. Finally, this study offers a valuable support for governmental authorities and relevant departments in their decision-making processes. In addition, these results hold significant reference value for assessing SDGs at the county (city) level, particularly in areas characterized by low levels of economic development.

A sustainable trajectory for the 2030 Agenda: Targeting historical lock‐ins to accelerate progress on all SDGs

AbstractThe 2030 Agenda states that the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) make parts of an indivisible whole, and research on SDG implementation highlights how managing goal interactions—synergies and trade‐offs—is key for implementation to be successful. Here, we present an empirically based and transparent method for developing “consistent scenarios” that identifies which SDGs will be unattainable if historical patterns of interaction between SDGs are maintained. Using historical data on SDG indicators and correlation analysis together with cross‐impact balance analysis, we identify such scenarios for a set of high‐ to low‐income countries. Finding no consistent scenario where progress can be made on all 17 SDGs for any of the countries, our findings demonstrate the importance of policies that target interactions and resolve trade‐offs rather than individual goals to unlock a sustainable future trajectory. This reflects what was novel about the SDGs as a framework for global development; that the goals are indivisible and achieving them all require systemic changes that alter how social and economic processes interact with the environment.

REALISASI PENANGANAN PERUBAHAN IKLIM DI INDONESIA MELALUI IMPLEMENTASI SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs): TUJUAN-13.1.3

This article aims to know the realization of handling climate change in Indonesia through the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goals-13.1.3 which focuses on implementing regional disaster management strategies in Indonesia in the 2017-2019 period. The method used in this research is a qualitative method and a literature review of various literature discussing handling climate change in Indonesia. The green theory perspective is used in analyzing the realization of Goals-13.1.3 in Indonesia. The research results show that the realization of handling climate change through the implementation of SDGs Goals-13.1.3 falls into the category of anthropocentric understanding and shallow environmental understanding; as well as placing greater emphasis on environmental sustainability by aligning people's consumption levels without excessive consumption; Regular environmental preservation and implementation of regional disaster management strategies will shape sustainable development in Indonesia

Contribution of cultural heritage resources to the 2030 agenda SDGS

PurposeThe 2030 Agenda and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) constitute a new global roadmap for all institutions and sectors of society. Therefore, thanks to the initiative of Club of Córdoba for the Unesco (CUCO), a nonprofit association, in collaboration with the University of Cordoba, the need to create a tool for heritage management has been identified to guide personnel responsible for cultural heritage resources in the implementation of SDGs. The goal of this universal guide is to raise awareness of the importance of cultural heritage resources being aligned with the 2030 Agenda and provide the keys to apply the SDGs in the day-to-day activities of the different institutions. This publication is part of the proyect of the Junta de Andalucía “The Guide to Action on a Heritage Resource on the SDGs” (GARPODS).Design/methodology/approachSDG Compass is a powerful tool for the application of the SDGs in the business field and therefore has been considered appropriate to create a guide for cultural heritage resources based on it. To this end, we have held meetings with experts in the heritage field (directors and managers of different heritage resources in the province of Córdoba) both individually and collectively. Surveys have also been carried out on different interest groups (managers, employees, suppliers, visitors) which in turn have made it possible to provide an interdisciplinary nature to the sample and the results.FindingsWith the completion of this work, it has been proven that cultural heritage resource managers lack the necessary knowledge and resources to implement the SDGs in their management. Therefore, the proposed guide will be a practical tool that will allow all heritage resources to incorporate the SDGs into their management.Originality/valueThe tool proposed in this work, although it based on the SDG Compass methodology, aims to go beyond the business sphere and adapt to heritage resources so that they can apply the SDGs in their management. This work is ongoing and the full guide will be presented in February 2024.

Development and challenges in the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Indonesia: A systematic literature review

Efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia have been underway for approximately eight years. Throughout this period, these efforts have experienced ups and downs. Through the systematic literature review method, this research aims to analyze the progress and challenges in the implementation of SDGs in Indonesia, focusing on four aspects: policy alignment, stakeholder engagement, resources and finances, as well as monitoring and evaluation. The systematic literature review process involves the comprehensive identification, selection, quality assessment, synthesis, and interpretation of relevant literature to address research questions. The research results indicate that there are still several challenges to be addressed in the pursuit of SDGs, including regional inequality, lack of coordination among stakeholders, and issues related to transparency and public accountability. In achieving sustainable development goals in Indonesia, collaboration among stakeholders is necessary to address these challenges.

Zarządzanie i popularyzacja dziedzictwa kulturowego na przykładzie military reenactmentu jako przykład działań służących edukacji patriotycznej i budowaniu poczucia tożsamości regionalnej

Aim: The aim of the article was to present the concept of military renaissance in relation to the implementation of sustainable development goals in the area of caring for cultural heritage through grassroots initiatives understood as the activities of organizations dealing with historical reconstruction in Poland.Methods: The research covered groups actively operating in the Pomeranian Voivodeship in 2023. It included an in-depth analysis of data obtained through online research, literature review, observation.Results: The article introduces the concept of military renaissance and presents the types of activities that promote patriotic education and build a sense of regional identity in the promotion of military history. During the considerations, the issues of the activities of this type of organizations and their impact on the implementation of the assumptions of the 2030 Agenda in terms of preserving, protecting and promoting cultural heritage were raised.Coclusion: Grassroots initiatives of organizations to which historical reconstruction groups belong are among the important activities aimed at promoting global and regional cultural heritage, as well as maintaining traditions.Oryginality: Research addressing the problem of the functioning of organizations such as historical reconstruction groups in Poland from the perspective of management and quality sciences is basic research with interesting research potential. Keyword: cultural heritage, organizations, grassroots initiatives, military history, patriotism, historical reconstruction groups, sustainable development

Is the financial industry ready for circular economy and sustainable development goals? A case of a developing country

PurposeThis study aims to examine the role of Pakistan’s banking industry in the transition toward a circular economy (CE) and the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs).Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a qualitative content analysis technique on 75 annual reports of 25 Pakistani banks. Data has been collected from websites and annual reports of concerned banks incorporating CE practices and SDGs in their annual reports. In addition, the data collected from the annual reports of concern sample is based on three dimensions of sustainable development (environmental, social and governance) along with the leading practices of CE to reduce, reuse, recycle, redesign, restructure, and recover.FindingsThe findings show that most firms have reported CE and SDGs. Also, the study explores the level and linkage of CE and SDGs practices among the sample firms.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides important insights for the regulators, policymakers, State Bank of Pakistan, commercial banks and stakeholders in Pakistan’s banking industry. It adds significant value to the CE and SDGs, especially in developing economies like Pakistan.Originality/valueThe study has explored and examined the ever-investigated dimensions of SDGs and CE in the banking industry of Pakistan.

Sensemaking of sustainability in higher educational institutions through the lens of discourse analysis

PurposeThis study aims to explore the range of sustainability-related discourses by the stakeholders within a particular Finnish Higher Education Institution (HEI); interaction between the discourses and the context of the HEI; and the extent to which different understandings of sustainability cause challenges for the implementation of the university strategy for sustainability. Specifically, the paper explores how the employees within the HEI make sense of sustainability in their teaching, research and daily life and the extent to which sustainability-related discourses are aligned with the university strategy.Design/methodology/approachThis research draws upon collected qualitative and quantitative data. It focuses on individual discourses by executives, teaching and research staff within an HEI regarding their understandings of sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).FindingsThis paper illustrates the key challenges of sustainability and SDG implementation that may emerge in HEIs due to varied understandings. The results indicate a need for efficient HEI strategic vision communication and consideration of the stakeholders’ multiplicity of sustainability values.Originality/valueThis paper sheds light on the challenges involved in seeking to enhance sustainable development in an academic setting with multiple disciplines and categories of staff guided by academic freedom. The analysis thus advances the understanding of academic sustainability-related discourses and framings as well as mechanisms through which the implementation of sustainability-related efforts can be enhanced in such a context.

The International Conference on Environmental and Earth Sciences

“Multidisciplinary Approach in the Environmental and Earth Sciences for Sustainable Development” ICEES 2023 (https://www.its.ac.id/tlingkungan/icees2023/) INTRODUCTION Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) celebrates its 63rd Anniversary on November 10th, 2023. To commemorate this moment, the Department of Environmental Engineering (DEE), Faculty of Civil, Planning, and Geo-Engineering (CIVPLAN) at ITS, in collaboration with the Department of Geophysics Engineering of ITS and the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), conducted the International Conference on Environmental and Earth Sciences (ICEES). ICEES 2023 took place in conjunction with the CIVPLAN’s International Conference, which serves as a platform to connect with other seminars held by each department within the faculty. Environmental issues have been increasing as a result of many factors that lead to potential detrimental effects on our children’s future. For the past 40 years, DEE has been spending tremendous efforts to contribute ways to reduce and minimize environmental pollution.This conference takes the general theme of the Multidisciplinary Approach in the Environmental and Earth Sciences for Sustainable Development, supporting the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rapid population growth and economic development have become contributing factors to environmental degradation. Urban areas receive more pressure due to escalated urbanization, excess use of natural resources, and pollution of the environment. Environmental pollution has been linked to various diseases, such as water-borne diseases and respiratory diseases, and the endangerment of biodiversity. Over the past decades, cities in Asia have been rapidly growing. Climate change has exacerbated the deterioration in environmental quality in the cities. Communities living in small islands and coastal areas became more vulnerable than before.More efforts are needed to develop solutions to create sustainable cities and communities. ICEES 2023 emphasizes multidisciplinary research in environmental and earth sciences for sustainable development along with practices and fosters exchanges among scientists, practitioners, professionals, and young researchers who are concerned with the above aspects. DEE strives to contribute not only to society but also to knowledge updates.List of Objective, Conference Date and Platform, Participants, Acknowledgements, Sessions, Organizers, Contact person, Administration, Secretariat, Documentation, International Advisory Board, Scientific Committee are available in this Pdf.

Innovative Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Amidst Escalating Global Environmental and Social Challenges

In the face of escalating global environmental and social challenges, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) necessitates innovative strategies. This article conducts a comprehensive literature review to explore and synthesize diverse approaches towards sustainable development in an increasingly complex global landscape. By examining a broad range of scholarly publications, the study identifies key trends, challenges, and innovative solutions that have emerged in the pursuit of the SDGs. The analysis focuses on the integration of technological advancements, policy innovations, and community-driven approaches in addressing environmental degradation, social inequality, and economic challenges. The findings reveal that while progress has been made, significant gaps remain in effectively implementing and scaling sustainable solutions. The study highlights the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration, policy integration, and inclusive governance in overcoming these challenges. It also emphasizes the need for aligning economic growth with environmental and social sustainability. The article concludes by proposing a framework for effective SDG implementation, calling for a holistic approach that integrates environmental conservation, social equity, and economic viability. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable development, offering insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in developing comprehensive strategies for achieving the SDGs.

SDG dilemma in local policymaking in Ghana: when ambition and reality collide

ABSTRACT How to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a dilemma for policymakers. While the broad SDG framework provides a comprehensive blueprint for development, implementing the integrated SDGs remains a challenge in many contexts, especially where resources are limited. Moreover, employing selectivity and prioritization in implementation presents the risk of overlooking the most transformative goals. This paper examines whether local practitioners in Ghana employ grafting and pruning techniques in SDG implementation and how this selectivity and prioritization impacts SDG outcomes. We adopt a qualitative approach to analyse SDG prioritization decisions at the local government level, where essential services necessary to meet SDG targets are delivered. Local practitioners indicate that while they aspire to implement an integrated SDG framework, their implementation reality, including inadequate resources and political pressure, compels them to prioritize. Thus, practitioners prioritize basic social and economic needs and capitalize on the linkages between the SDGs to achieve multiple objectives.