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View article: Insights from Agenda 21 for enhancing the implementation of the SDGs and shaping the Post-2030 sustainable development agenda
Insights from Agenda 21 for enhancing the implementation of the SDGs and shaping the Post-2030 sustainable development agenda Open
This paper re-examines Agenda 21 for lessons to improve SDG implementation and contribute to discussions on the post-2030 sustainable development agenda. The SDGs' roots in Agenda 21 have been almost forgotten, as analyses of the SDGs' cre…
View article: Integration versus prioritization in the Sustainable Development Goals: An argument to prioritize environmental sustainability and a just transition
Integration versus prioritization in the Sustainable Development Goals: An argument to prioritize environmental sustainability and a just transition Open
This paper explores a key implementation issue for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – whether to use integrated approaches or prioritize some goals. The scientific community generally recommends integrated approaches but has little…
View article: Scoping article: research frontiers on the governance of the Sustainable Development Goals
Scoping article: research frontiers on the governance of the Sustainable Development Goals Open
Non-Technical Summary This article takes stock of the 2030 Agenda and focuses on five governance areas. In a nutshell, we see a quite patchy and often primarily symbolic uptake of the global goals. Although some studies highlight individua…
View article: Monitoring G20 Countries’ SDG Implementation Policies and Budgets Reported in Their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs)
Monitoring G20 Countries’ SDG Implementation Policies and Budgets Reported in Their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) Open
Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has mainly focused on levels of achievement of targets and indicators, but few studies have examined policies and implementation efforts systematically. The Sustainable Development Solutions …
View article: The Design of Environmental Priorities in the <scp>SDG</scp>s
The Design of Environmental Priorities in the <span>SDG</span>s Open
This article argues that the environment was extensively incorporated into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with broad and ambitious targets, reflecting environmental concerns throughout the SDG s. Many environment‐related targets…
View article: Closing the Implementation Gap: Bringing Clean Air to the Region
Closing the Implementation Gap: Bringing Clean Air to the Region Open
This report identifies 25 clean air measures that can positively impact human health, crop yields, climate change and socio-economic development, as well as contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Implementing these meas…
View article: Socioeconomic Impacts of Biofuels in East Asia
Socioeconomic Impacts of Biofuels in East Asia Open
This chapter examines the social and economic impacts of biofuels in East Asia by analyzing four country case studies, Indonesia, India, China, and Japan. These impacts vary widely depending on specific country conditions. Analysis of the …
View article: A Regional Perspective on Biofuels in Asia
A Regional Perspective on Biofuels in Asia Open
This chapter explores the potential for a regional perspective on biofuels in Asia. In the late 2000s, there were high expectations in many Asian countries that biofuels could be produced and consumed on a large scale, and enhance energy s…
View article: An Optimistic Analysis of the Means of Implementation for Sustainable Development Goals: Thinking about Goals as Means
An Optimistic Analysis of the Means of Implementation for Sustainable Development Goals: Thinking about Goals as Means Open
A key but contentious aspect of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is the means of implementation (MOI). Many developing countries emphasize the importance of international assistance while developed countries focus more on domestic fina…