SDG Goals Research Articles

The Impact of Local Wisdom "Merti Code" on SDG's Goals in Protecting the River Environment in Yogyakarta

This paper examines the impact of the local wisdom "Merti Code" which has become the culture of communities around the banks of the Code River on maintaining the river environment, which is a sustainable development goals (SDG's.) This report analyzes comprehensively from empirical and policy approaches regarding government regulations regarding the river environment. The main aim is to emphasize the importance of maintaining the river environment through the community's communal cultural approach "Merti Code" even though river environmental maintenance has been regulated by several government regulations, both central and regional. From the analysis of the results of this research, it was found that the effectiveness of implementing the Local Wisdom "Merti Code" was found in order to maintain the sustainability of river environmental maintenance. Because this local wisdom is known to have an impact on a clean river environment with a good water ecosystem balance and can also provide economic benefits for the surrounding community and even the Yogyakarta City government, with the emergence of "Merti Code" cultural tourism which is an annual routine agenda of the Yogyakarta City Government, since 2000. The results found, there is a correlation between the implementation of the 'Merti Code' community culture originating from the communities along the Code river and the belief in maintaining the cleanliness and environment of the river. The trust that grows in society (Local Wisdom) is more effective than the river environmental protection regulations implemented by the government so far.

Afforestation potential mapping of tree outside forest in India for achieving SDG goals and landscape stewardship

Afforestation potential mapping of tree outside forest in India for achieving SDG goals and landscape stewardship

Public perception of the use of television in promoting healthy water consumption

The Mass Media plays a crucial role in advocacy and publicity, influencing people's mindset and perceptions, thereby affecting their behavior. This study focuses on understanding the public perception of television's role in promoting healthy water consumption in Kaduna state, with the aim of managing solid incidents. Using the magic bullet theory of the press and a survey research design, 60 respondents were sampled through stratified sampling. The study revealed that television programs enlighten people about the importance of using hygienic water and increase their knowledge about water usage. It concludes that television is instrumental in achieving SDG goals by propagating the significance of healthy water consumption among Kaduna state residents. The study recommends that all media organizations in Kaduna state should implement similar programs to raise awareness about the importance of clean drinking water. Additionally, television programs should educate the public about water contamination and its effects on human health.

The 6th International Symposium on Sustainable Urban Development (The 6th ISoSUD) 2023

The International Symposium on Sustainable Urban Development (ISoSUD) is a series of international activities organized by the Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Technology, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta. The event is held once every 3 (three) years with themes related to current issues regarding sustainable urban development, in particular related to urban environmental management and environmental technologies. The activity aims to facilitate academics to publish their research results in order to enhance their scientific expertise as researchers.The 6th ISoSUD in 2023 carried the theme “From Recovery To Resilience: Building A Sustainable Future For A Better Life” which means this symposium will focus on how we can recover from the difficult times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and build a better future and sustainable. This theme also shows the importance of building resilience in facing future challenges, whether related to climate change, economic policies, or other social problems.The COVID-19 pandemic that swept the world in the last four years has had a significant impact on human health, the global economy, and the daily lives of people around the world. It will take the concerted efforts of all countries and peoples to overcome this pandemic and rebuild the world after it. This pandemic underscores the need for global efforts to strengthen health systems, enhance societal resilience, strengthen international cooperation, and accelerate action to achieve sustainable development goals and combat climate change. This crisis provides an opportunity to make significant changes in the way we view and manage our economic and social activities and to create a world that is more sustainable and fairer for all people and our planet. Now is the time to make a difference, to make a profound systemic shift towards a more sustainable economy for the benefit of our people and our planet. In other words, now is the right time to undertake significant transformations in existing economic and social systems, which can help sustainably achieve the SDGs and fight climate change to ensure a better future for people and our planet. Overall, post-pandemic recovery must be based on the principles of sustainable development contained in the SDGs. By integrating the SDG goals into our recovery policies and actions, we can create a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for our people and the world.The 6th ISoSUD was held in the hybrid conference:a. Day 1, on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, at Building M, 12th floor, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia. There were 130 participants offline and 170 participants on the Zoom platform in the plenary session.b. On day 2, on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023, using the Zoom meeting facility, 270 participants attended virtually on Day 2.In this two-day International Symposium, experts, researchers, and academician shared their valuable insights and research findings. These esteemed presenters hail from 58 universities and institutions in Filipina, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapura, and Taiwan, reflecting the symposium’s diverse and inclusive nature. The call paper system that has been used since the first ISoSUD in 2008 succeeded in inviting 165 manuscripts (more than 400 authors) that were presented offline and virtually. Then, 136 from 165 papers were selected further to be published in IOP Proceedings Indexed by Scopus. After another review process, 106 manuscripts were published in IOP EES. To improve the quality of the manuscripts, the organizing committee held a Coaching Clinic for Scientific Paper Writing on June 24th, 2023. Prof. Mohamad Ali Fulazzaky, Ph.D, delivered the coaching clinic.The 6th ISoSUD 2023 involved co-host universities consisting of five from within the country and four from abroad: Universitas Jember (UNEJ), Jember, Indonesia; Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Universitas Pasundan (UNPAS), Bandung, Indonesia; Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November (ITS), Surabaya, Indonesia; Universitas Indonesia (UI), Jakarta, Indonesia; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia; Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia; The University of Kitakyushu, Japan; Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU), Taiwan. During the class presentation session, a presentation from the participants representing the 6th ISoSUD co-host was carried out. Besides that, The 6th ISoSUD 2023 was supported as well by the Indonesian Society of Sanitary and Environment Engineers (IATPI), which has continuously supported our symposium since 2008. And sponsored by PT Enviro Cipta Lestari.List of International Advisory Board, Scientific Committee, Organizing Committee are available in this pdf.

Examining the prevalence and patterns of malnutrition among children aged 0–3 in India: Comparative insights from NFHS-1 to NFHS-5

BackgroundThis study aims to analyse the undernutrition burden in India and assess the state-level distribution of nutritional indicators among children under three, using data from NFHSs. MethodsThis analysis focused on children under three years old and examined the prevalence and trend of undernutrition indicators in India at national and state levels. Changes over a decade were assessed to determine the burden. The study employed a multilevel logistic regression model to measure undernutrition burden, incorporating household and individual factors. ResultsFrom NFHS-1 to NFHS-5, wasting prevalence increased slightly from 19.9 % to 20.5 %, while stunting and underweight decreased from 51.9 % to 34.1 % and 45.8 %–29.4 %, respectively. Stunting and underweight saw a decrease of 6.36 % (↓) and 5.86 % (↓), respectively, while wasting showed a slight increase of 0.21 % (↑). Mother's education and the child's sex were significant factors influencing children's nutritional status. ConclusionDespite advancements in reducing undernutrition indicators in India through national nutrition programs, the pace of progress remains slow. Prioritizing the fulfillment of nutrition-related SDG goals is crucial. Policymakers can leverage the study's results to create interventions for improving children's nutritional status. Coordinated efforts at both state and national levels are essential to achieve specific improvements in undernutrition indicators across programs.

Stereotypical Representation of Women in Junior High School Textbook: A Study of the Textbook English Published by Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press

Supervised by SDG goals (Gender Equality and Quality Education) and renewed national standards, China is performing an ongoing reformation of education curriculum, aiming to eradicate gender discrimination of all kindsincluding the omission and stereotyped representation of females in textbooks. To undo the historical preconceptions towards females and build impartial cognition in students, this paper demonstrates a critical approach to exam and refine the acclaimed textbook English (SFP Oxford Edition). The research adopted data collected by Sheng to testify the low participation of female figures in this textbook, and by deep down analyzing the contents of all six textbooks, the prescribed occupation for women, the inadequate representation of motherhood and heroine, and the omission of minority groups have been revealed. This research deconstructed the widely-used textbook in China, raised and categorized problems on equal and precise gender representation, which will guide and facilitate the development and iteration towards ideal textbook.

Case report Montenegro

Abstract Montenegro is an upper-middle income country, with an estimated population of 620,739 (Eurostat, 2021). A national strategy for sustainable development until 2030 was adopted in July 2016, taking into account the implementation results of the Action Plan from the previous strategic document. Data for the period 2016-2021 are showing changes in a certain number of indicators, but also that Montenegro continued to face a large number of challenges (especially in No poverty and Gender equality goals), which became even more complex during the COVID-19 pandemic. Montenegro is reporting 69 out of 248 SDGs indicators. Indicators are not reported at all for 3 goals. Data similar to those required exist for some indicators, so a rough picture of trends in individual SDG goals can be obtained. For the remaining 14 goals, the median percentage of reported indicators is 31% (Range: 14%−58%). Some indicators are reported periodically, as part of research. Also, the UN methodology is not followed for all the reported indicators. For example, for the assessment of the first goal, 13 indicators were determined, and none of them are monitored by the UN methodology. However, since 2013, the Statistical Office of Montenegro has been calculating some indicators (based on the EU-SILC survey) that can be used for the same purpose. For SDG 3; Good health and well-being, there are improvements in certain segments: reduction in the infant mortality rate (2.8/1,000 from 2020) and mortality rate among children under 5 (3.7/1,000 from 2020) and reduction in the tuberculosis and malaria incidence. Numerous challenges are mainly reflected in the inequality of access and quality of health services, the high prevalence of current tobacco use among those over 15 years, and low air quality. Existing information system in healthcare is incomplete, fragmented and insufficiently interoperable to provide satisfactory data for monitoring the progress of indicators in this area.

Water entrepreneurship and financialisation: Complexities for the attainment of SDG in sub-Saharan Africa

This study explores the potential of water financialisation and entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to supplant the traditional responsibility of national, state, and local governments in providing public water supply, aligning with SDG Goals. Despite its typical association with the global north, a shifting landscape reveals emerging financial actors and multinational companies playing a more prominent role, prompting governance and accountability inquiries. Given the dearth of investment and persisting challenges in SSA's water infrastructure, the burgeoning involvement of financial actors and capital management entities in the water cycle seems inevitable. However, this trend raises concerns about exacerbating global water stress. Through qualitative methods, the study engaged 50 SSA participants via open-ended questionnaires, analysed using thematic analysis. The findings underscore a nuanced perspective. While acknowledging the potential of water financialisation and entrepreneurship to drive essential investment in SSA's water sector, the research emphasizes the irreplaceable role of government in policy execution and safeguarding citizens' well-being. Government intervention remains crucial to ensuring equitable water access and sustainability. Additionally, the analysis suggests that overemphasizing water financialisation could divert attention from critical infrastructural and technological advancements needed in SSA's water sector. This underscores the necessity of a balanced and comprehensive approach to address the multifaceted challenges surrounding water availability, governance, and sustainability in the region.

This seems fishy: Technology-Critical Elements as a growing concern to aquatic biota and elasmobranchs in particular

Human activities have significantly impacted our natural environments, resulting in extensive degradation, with chemical contamination emerging as a critical concern. This type of pollution has far-reaching implications, affecting ecological health and socioeconomic dimensions. The concept of “contaminants of emerging concern” encompasses newly recognized environmental pollutants, highlighting their diverse and often understudied effects. This category includes microplastics, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, and metals, among others, many of which lack adequate regulations and understanding of their ecological and human impacts. A subset of these pollutants, termed Technology-Critical Elements (TCEs), holds significance in high-tech industries but also poses environmental challenges due to increased extraction, manufacturing, and disposal. Aquatic environments, the ultimate chemical contaminant sinks, require heightened attention with regard to TCE dynamics and effects. Despite increasing research on TCEs in various aquatic taxa, a lack of comprehensive data hinders further knowledge assessments. In this scenario, fish, key environmental health indicators and links to human contamination, demand focused studies. Cartilaginous fish, specifically, are often overlooked, although ecologically and economically significant, warranting research into TCE effects. This type of research displays the potential to shed light on TCE dynamics, ecological outcomes, and guide conservation strategies for these species and their habitat, also aligning with the One Health concept, acknowledging the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment and contributing to SDG goals, underpinning marine ecosystem conservation.

Sustainable investments: a scientometric review and research agenda

PurposeSustainable investments (SI) represent a promising class of investments, combining financial returns with mitigating environmental challenges, achieving SDG goals and creating a positive business impact. An enhanced global focus on climate change developments in the backdrop of COP26 and COP27, raised the need for comprehensive literature mapping, to understand the emerging themes and future research arenas in this field.Design/methodology/approachThe authors apply a quali–quantitative approach of bibliometric methods coupled with content analysis, to review 1,022 articles obtained from the Web of Science (WoS) database for 1991–2023.FindingsThe results identify the leading authors and their collaborations, impactful journals and pioneering articles in sustainable investment literature. The authors also indicate seven major themes of SI to be financial performance; fiduciary duty; CSR; construction of ESG-based portfolios; sustainability assessment tools and mechanisms; investor behavior; and impact investing. Further, content analysis of literature from 2020 to 2023 highlights emerging research issues to be SDG financing via green bonds and social impact bonds; investor impact creation via shareholder engagement and field building strategies; and governance related determinants of firm-level sustainable investments. Finally, the authors discuss the research gaps across these themes and identify future research questions.Originality/valueThis paper crystallizes research themes in sustainable investment literature using a vast coverage of globally conducted studies published in reputed journals till date. The findings of this study coupled with future research questions provide a well-grounded foundation for new researchers to further explore the emerging dimensions of this field.

Implementation of APPGM-SDG Solutions Projects and Impact Evaluations in Malaysia's Central Region

The Malaysian Parliament established the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on the Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) in response to growing public awareness of Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDG, 2030). One of the purposes of this researchis to examine the SDG implications of beneficiary solution projects as part of a bipartisan endeavour to improve the implementation of SDG targets in Malaysian parliamentary seats. In the Central Region, which encompasses the parliamentary seats of a few districts in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Pahang, a team is entrusted with compiling a report to combine the impact evaluation of SDG efforts. From October to December 2022, the regional research examined the effects of psychology and these projects' knowledge, skills, networks, and systems on the beneficiaries of the solution projects via document analysis, focus group discussions, and site visits. The effectiveness of solution providers in managing and carrying out projects, the effect on the beneficiaries, the alignment and mapping of the impact evaluations of the solution providers with the SDG goals and APPGM-SDG modules, and the identification of challenges and suggested fixes are also covered in the paper. The research also presents the quantitative analysis performed by the evaluators using standardised questionnaires that gauge six (6) essential factors: Deep, Wide, Clear, High, SDG, and Gender. The main finding is that eradicating poverty isthe aim of every solution projects. Mostparticipants areunacquainted with the SDG, and COVID-19 has stifled most of the discourse. The research recommends combining online and offline approaches andadding employment possibilities toenhance communication between parties and give more significantopportunities for society after project execution.

Public Perception of the Use of Television in Promoting Healthy Water Consumption

The Mass Media plays a crucial role in advocacy and publicity, influencing people's mindset and perceptions, thereby affecting their behavior. This study focuses on understanding the public perception of television's role in promoting healthy water consumption in Kaduna state, with the aim of managing solid incidents. Using the magic bullet theory of the press and a survey research design, 60 respondents were sampled through stratified sampling. The study revealed that television programs enlighten people about the importance of using hygienic water and increase their knowledge about water usage. It concludes that television is instrumental in achieving SDG goals by propagating the significance of healthy water consumption among Kaduna state residents. The study recommends that all media organizations in Kaduna state should implement similar programs to raise awareness about the importance of clean drinking water. Additionally, television programs should educate the public about water contamination and its effects on human health.

Household food insecurity and cooking energy access in Nigeria: A panel data approach

Access to sources of cooking energy has potential impacts on food security, however, there is a paucity of information and empirical evidence on their linkages. This study sought to ascertain the impacts of access to cooking energy on household food security in Nigeria, using the nationally representative Living Standards Measurement Study data. The data covered the period 2010/2011 to 2015/2016. The Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS), and the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) were used to measure household food security, while the major cooking fuel type utilized by households was used as a proxy for cooking energy access. To unravel the effects of access to different cooking energy sources on food security, inferential analysis was conducted using the Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE). The findings of the study revealed that traditional/biomass (firewood, grass and charcoal) cooking energy sources are still widely used by households across Nigeria. The empirical analysis showed that households that use transition and clean cooking energy sources were eating more diverse diets than those that use biomass. Furthermore, households using clean cooking energy sources had lower HFIAS than those using biomass. It is imperative that more households in Nigeria should have improved access to cleaner sources of cooking energy to reduce carbon emissions and enhance health outcomes, and food and nutrition status. This will significantly improve the national food security outlook, and foster the attainment of national and SDG (2 and 7) goals.

Present Trends, Emergencies and Their Impact on Supply Chain Security

The article examines the impact of recent geopolitical, economic, and security changes on logistics support capabilities in EU and NATO member states. The study analyzes the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the armed conflict in Ukraine on logistics supply chains, considering environmental, social, and security concerns. The research questions focus on identifying the main changes and assessing their implications for commercial, military, and humanitarian logistics. The prolongation of the conflict in Ukraine and the economic sanctions imposed on Russia have been found to have a significant impact on logistics capabilities, perceptions of the structure of supply chains and the risks arising from this. The impact of these events is also producing third-country poverty and dehumanizing the UN SDG goals. On the other hand, improvements in NATO troop readiness and weaponry have been noted. The study highlights the need for further research to investigate specific threats for different types of supply chains and to consider the complex and evolving nature of the issue. Ultimately, this research provides insights into the challenges and opportunities facing logistics capabilities in the context of ongoing geopolitical and environmental changes.

Feminizing Decentralized Renewable Energy Programs: A Study of a Community Renewable Energy Project from India

The increasing impact of global forces on local communities in the 21st century has necessitated a shift in focus from macro narratives to the micro-politics of planning. One of the critical areas of such micro-politics is energy policy-making in the Global South. It is argued that a bottom-up approach to energy intervention would increase the control and access of the end consumer to the sites of production, shift away from colonial energy production systems, and create more avenues for equitable community development. Within this context, this study critically evaluates a community-based renewable energy project from a feminist perspective. The study is based on data provided by Barefoot College International (BCI), which is one of the leading non-governmental organizations working towards fulfilling SDG goals. The study has used a document analysis approach to produce rich documentation of the community energy program under study. Findings from the study indicate that the current approach to gender inclusion within energy transition lacks a focus on the interlocked subordinations that exist within a community, and the lack of intersectionality in its model design could potentially reinforce the existing inequalities in the form of gendered resource access, livelihoods, and labor work. The study calls for further research on evaluating decentralized renewable energy programs to examine whether the way the energy transition to a low-carbon intensive future will produce equitable outcomes across genders.

Can Fiscal Transfers Help India Meet Its SDG Goals?

This paper examines the possibility of using fiscal devolution in India to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We propose alternative weights and criteria to see how allocation between states would change if the Finance Commission of India (FC) used a framework that incentivizes achievements in social and environmental outcomes. Two different proposals are examined—one where level values of the female–male ratio, female literacy rate and forest cover are used to decide allocations and another where incremental values are used. The advantage of the second proposal is that it reduces historical bias. We calculate the alternative allocation that would emerge using these proposals and compare it with the actual allocation for the last three Finance Commissions—XIII to the XV. We find that the reallocation among the states incentivizes better performers and also help India achieve the goals for sustainable development. JEL Classification: H77, Q56, Q58

Reducing energy poverty, carbon footprint, human health risk and achieving the sustainable development goals, by use of solar lamps at Indian Sundarbans

Energy poverty is one of the major hindrances in achieving the UN SDG goals. This article highlights a socio-environmental interventions at the Indian Sundarban where 1220 families received solar lamps in 2017 towards achieving the global target of SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). A survey on 1000 beneficiaries and human health risk assessment revealed that the interventions have played a significant role in addressing the issue of energy poverty and helped to achieve SDG-3. Health risk assessment infers that maximum exposure (high flame kerosene wick lighting) of PM2.5, would have resulted in very high Hazard Quotient (HQ) 32, 60 and 136 for adult (≥ 20 years), children (1-5 years), and infant (≤ 1 year) respectively. Cost benefit analysis revealed that each beneficiary was saving 2.61€ per month on kerosene usage and as a result, within approximately nine months the cost of the solar lamp can be recovered. The use of solar lamps has resulted in reduced emission equivalent of around 803 kg of CO2/person/year.

ICSSD 2022 Preface

The 6th International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development (ICSSD 2022) was held between 12th and 14th October, 2022 with the theme “Sustainable Development Goal: Science and Technology as the Key Player”. The meeting was an hybrid (onsite and online) event which enabled those been held by travel restrictions to join virtually via ZOOM while those that could travel were able to participate physically. The ICSSD is an annual meeting since 2017 which was inaugurated in order to run in line with the SDG goals. The Conference was organized by the Department of Physics in conjunction with the Department of Estate Management, Covenant University. The conference was held (onsite) at the Conference Room of the College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.Prof. Ojo Kolawole ADEKUNLE, Department of Crop Production and Protection, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Prof. Fabian Ifeanyichukwu EZEMA, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; and Prof. K. Srinivas REDDY, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Inidan Istitute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India were the keynote speakers for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 of the event. The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Prof. Abiodun Humphrey ADEBAYO and the Dean, College of Science and Technology, Prof. Timothy Ashibel ANAKE delivered insightful lectures on the impact of Science and Technology in 21st century during the opening ceremony. The Head, Department of Physics, Covenant University, Prof. Mojisola Rachael USIKALU, and the Head, Department of Estate Management, Covenant University, Prof. Mayowa Olusola AJIBOLA gave their welcome addresses on Day 1 and Day 2 of the event, respectively. The goodwill message was also delivered by the Chair ICSSD 2022, Dr. Maxwell OMEJE. There were plenary sessions on Day 2 and Day 3, followed by discussion and interactions by speakers and attendees. There were two parallel technical sessions on Day 1 afternoon, Day 2 morning and Day 2 afternoon each, with the closing ceremony on Day 3.The conference consisted of 5 expanded sub-themes which tackled essential topics on Energy, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Environmental Issues and Built Environments. This conference brought together leaders from industry and academia to exchange and share their experiences, present research results, explore collaborations and to spark new ideas with the aim of developing new projects and exploiting new technology. Some of the papers presented at ICSSD 2022 are published in this volume which are captured under Sustainable and Health Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences and Sustainable Energy.List of Organizing Committees, Editorial, Logistics, Exhibition/Support, Registration, Welfare, Theophilus Aanuoluwa ADAGUNODO, Ph.D is available in this pdf.

Editorial: Carbon dynamics in freshwater, coastal and oceanic ecosystems in response to the SDG goals

EDITORIAL article Front. Mar. Sci., 01 June 2023Sec. Marine Biogeochemistry Volume 10 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1212305

Psychopolitical Foresensing for Social Transformation (PFST):

Our goal is to develop a theory of change (ToC) that takes into account processes of psychopolitical wellbeing in order to raise the effectiveness of social transformation. Based on awareness-based system change (ABSC) theories, our model proposes the interconnection between individual and collective wellbeing starting with a cascading effect that occurs when high leaders from profit, nonprofit and government organizations are willing to apply their financial, political and social resources to commit to real change in the direction of SDG and ESG goals. The essay is structured as follows: first, we advance existing approaches of theories of change by introducing ASBC. Second, we propose psychopolitical wellbeing as an approach for bringing social and cultural transformation at scale. Finally, we present the initial parameters of our action research with Brazilian leaders.