Fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations through innovation, economic growth, and technological breakthrough

Fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations through innovation, economic growth, and technological breakthrough
Author: Laszlo Hammerl
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2022-03-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3346615413

Scientific Essay from the year 2021 in the subject Business economics - Business Ethics, Corporate Ethics, grade: 1,0, , course: Corporate Sustainability, language: English, abstract: The world around us is changing. While technical innovation is accelerating at unprecedented rates and delivering solutions that were unthinkable only a few decades ago, a new factor, impacting all sectors and industries alike, is becoming increasingly important: sustainability. While sustainability is frequently referred to as a new science, one among many, a deeper examination indicates that it is not a distinct area. Instead, it's altering the way we think about all past studies and completely reorients the focus towards new facets. Material consumption, transportation routes, product-life cycles, recycling, and many more aspects demand increased consideration, resulting in the complete re-evaluation of processes. As a result, three term papers are presented that address the various domains of policymaking, the impacts of global migration and lastly the technological capabilities of artificial intelligence, in the framework of a scientific discourse. Topics take exemplary industrial fields to highlight the urgent call to action by NGOs, societies, and researchers alike. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as Global Goals, are a set of 17 interconnected global goals aimed at achieving a better and more sustainable future for everybody. The United Nations General Assembly established the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, with the goal of achieving them by 2030. These goals are the cornerstones for the following essays. The results of this research were presented in a shared colloquium in summer 2021. We would like to thank all institutional and private supporters who have actively helped us with this project and further research projects.

From Summits to Solutions

From Summits to Solutions
Author: Raj M. Desai
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2018-07-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0815736649

A positive agenda for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 All 193 member nations of the United Nations agreed in September 2015 to adopt a set of seventeen "Sustainable Development Goals," to be achieved by 2030. Each of the goals—in such areas as education and health care —is laudable in and of itself, and governments and organizations are working hard on them. But so far there is no overall, positive agenda of what new things need to be done to ensure the goals are achieved across all nations. In a search of fresh approaches to the longstanding problems targeted by the Sustainable Development Goals, the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings mounted a collaborative research effort to advance implementation of Agenda 2030. This edited volume is the product of that effort. The book approaches the UN's goals through three broad lenses. The first considers new approaches to capturing value. Examples include Nigeria's first green bonds, practical methods to expand women's economic opportunities, benchmarking to reflect business contributions to achieving the goals, new incentives for investment in infrastructure, and educational systems that promote cross-sector problem solving. The second lens entails new approaches to targeting places, including oceans, rural areas, fast-growing developing cities, and the interlocking challenge of data systems, including geospatial information generated by satellites. The third lens focuses on updating governance, broadly defined. Issues include how civil society can align with the SDG challenge; how an advanced economy like Canada can approach the goals at home and abroad; what needs to be done to foster new approaches for managing the global commons; and how can multilateral institutions for health and development finance evolve.

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017
Author: United Nations Publications
Publisher:
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2018-01-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789211013689

The aim of this report is to present an overview of the 17 Goals using data currently available to highlight the most significant gaps and challenges.

Fostering Sustainable Development Goals

Fostering Sustainable Development Goals
Author: K. P. Jaheer Mukthar
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-10-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789819772018

This proceedings is a compilation of results from the International Multi-disciplinary Conference on “Fostering Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – New Dimensions and Dynamics”, which took place on July 27th and 28th, 2023, in Bengaluru, India. The volume presents cutting-edge research, analysis, and innovative perspectives that shed light on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It guides policymakers, researchers, academics, and practitioners towards actionable solutions for a sustainable future. In the 21st century, sustainable development is crucial to address global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, technological advancements, and innovative business. The book offers fresh insights and strategies to overcome challenges and accelerate progress towards the SDGs. The book also explores different dimensions of sustainable development, including innovative business models, technological advancements, economic growth, and environmental preservation, providing a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities. It analyzes the interconnectedness of the SDGs, guiding policymakers in effective policy design and implementation. Practical case studies and success stories from around the world demonstrate how innovative approaches have achieved tangible progress towards the SDGs. The book inspires readers and showcases the transformative power of sustainable development initiatives. The book emphasizes inclusivity and equity, recognizing the interlinkages between dimensions of sustainable development. The volume explores the challenges faced by marginalized communities, highlighting their empowerment as a catalyst for sustainable development.

Innovation

Innovation
Author: Calestous Juma
Publisher: Earthscan
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2005
Genre: Developing countries
ISBN: 1844072185

Describes approaches for effectively applying science, technology, and innovation to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Outlines core areas for policy action, including a focus on platform or generic technologies, defining infrastructure services as foundations for technology, placing universities at the centre of local development and improving science education, spurring entrepreneurial activities, improving the policy environment and focusing on areas of under-funded research for development.

Fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals

Fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals
Author: Narinder Kakar
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2021-08-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1000421287

This book contains assessment of the progress, or the lack of it, in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through review of the assessments and of case studies, readers can draw lessons from the actions that could work to positively address the goals. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is designed to catalyze action in critical areas of importance to humanity and the planet. The effort to implement the SDGs, however, demands a sense of urgency in the face of environmental degradation, climate change, emerging conflicts, and growing inequality, among a number of other socio-economic problems. Five years after the launch of the 2030 Agenda, this book takes stock of how far the world has come and how we can position ourselves to achieve the global targets. The book is one of the first to assess how the implementation is impeded by the onset of COVID-19. It contains a special chapter on COVID-19 and the SDGs, while many thematic chapters on different SDGs also assess how COVID-19 adversely affects implementation, and what measures could be taken to minimize the adverse effects. This publication thus provides a fresh look at implementation of the SDGs highlighting impactful and creative actions that go beyond the business-as-usual development efforts. The volume reinforces this analysis with expert recommendations on how to support implementation efforts and achieve the SDGs through international and national strategies and the involvement of both the public and private sectors. The result is an indispensable textual tool for policy makers, academia, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as the public, as we march toward the 2030 deadline.

SDG8 - Sustainable Economic Growth and Decent Work for All

SDG8 - Sustainable Economic Growth and Decent Work for All
Author: Madhavi Venkatesan
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2019-08-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1789730910

SDG8 - Sustainable Economic Growth and Decent Work for All evaluates the rationale behind, and the historical and present implementation of, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG8). The goal aims to 'promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.'

WIPO and the Sustainable Development Goals.

WIPO and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Author: World Intellectual Property Organization
Publisher: WIPO
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2021-07-26
Genre: Law
ISBN:

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide an ambitious roadmap for human progress. This brochure explains how WIPO's work supports the SDGs by enabling innovation for the economic, social and cultural development of all countries.

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Through Infrastructure Development

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Through Infrastructure Development
Author: Popescu, Cristina Raluca Gh.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2023-10-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Infrastructure development presents significant challenges for both developing and developed countries, hindering their progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Governments often struggle to effectively leverage the necessary resources and expertise for financing and managing infrastructure projects, resulting in untapped potential for sustainable and inclusive development. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Through Infrastructure Development, edited by Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu, Poshan Yu, and Yue Wei, offers a comprehensive guide to address these challenges. Focusing on public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a transformative solution, the book equips policymakers, investors, practitioners, and researchers with the essential knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of infrastructure development and leverage the expertise and resources of the private sector. By showcasing successful case studies, analyzing critical success factors, and providing valuable insights into the implementation of PPPs in both developing and developed countries, this book becomes an indispensable resource for driving progress towards the SDGs. Covering crucial topics such as financing, risk management, legal frameworks, and sustainability considerations, it empowers readers to make informed decisions and foster collaborative partnerships between the public and private sectors. Through its comprehensive roadmap, this book enables stakeholders to unlock the full potential of sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development, paving the way for a prosperous future for all.