15,125 research outputs found

    Delivering together for inclusive development : digital access to Information and knowledge for persons with disabilities

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    This report focuses on digital inclusion as it relates to four of the 17 Goals for the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda: SDG 9 - Innovation, Industry, and Infrastructure, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 4 - Quality Education. For each of the goals, a number of major challenges and key recommendations are defined. Finally, general recommendations are given for improving global digital inclusion overall

    Transitioning to Strong Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals

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    Transitioning to Strong Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals is an edited volume dedicated to current developments regarding SDG 17 “Partnerships for the Goals”. This goal contains preconditions and systemic issues that will facilitate the success of the SDGs in general. Thus, the volume covers conditions, structures, and means to strengthen the SDGs from both the theoretical and practical perspective. Transitioning to Strong Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals has three main focal points: Theoretical approaches to sustainable partnerships, including public–private partnerships. Different structural aspects for sustainable partnerships, including financial deals with philanthropic initiatives and new financing models as well as new technologies to meet the logistical challenges of development aid. Systemic issues, especially institutional coherence, multi-stakeholder approaches, and challenges of statistics for development. The invited academic and practical contributions cover a variety of different fields of research and expertise

    On ageing, economization of health, and media ethics: how much is a month of life worth?

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    In recent years, scholars and public health officials have increasingly perceived tobacco as a threat to sustainable development. This article explores how stronger tobacco control efforts can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. Most obviously, given that tobacco use and exposure account for over 7.2 million deaths annually, tobacco control is a fundamental prerequisite for achieving SDG 3: Good Health and Well- Being. However, the article also shows how tobacco is, among others, a driver of poverty and inequalities, a threat to sustainable economic growth, a challenge to the environment, and an obstacle to good governance. In effect, tobacco hinders progress on a host of other SDGs. Particular emphasis is placed on SDG 17: Partnership for the goals. While tobacco control partnerships for the past decades have helped attain public health progress globally, there is a risk of this SDG being hijacked by the tobacco industry and other corporate actors, who use it as a tool to justify the proliferation of public-private partnerships. Finally, the article calls for greater cross-disciplinary thinking and closer collaboration between tobacco control and development scholars, which could be crucial in designing successful tobacco control interventions in low- and middle-income countries, and could help achieve the Sustainable Development Agenda

    The Reporting of SDGs by Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety-Certified Organizations

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    Organizations can play a significant role in the advancement of Sustainable Development, and companies with Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety (QEOHS)-certified management systems address the three Sustainability Dimensions (economic, environmental, and social). This research aims to map the present level of engagement of those companies in contributing and reporting to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda. By publicly disclosing their sustainability reports on their institutional websites, they can, therefore, support this agenda implementation. The content of the company reports that were available by 31 December 2017 in the institutional websites, from a total of 235 Portuguese organizations with QEOHS-certified management systems was analyzed. The results show a moderate reporting of SDGs by those companies, with the top five being SDG 12— Responsible consumption and production (23.8%); SDG 13—Climate action (22.1%); SDG 09—Industry, innovation, and infrastructure (21.3%); SDG 08—Decent work and economic growth (20.0%); and SDG 17—Partnerships for the goals (19.6%). The results of the statistical tests indicate that the communication of SDGs is more prominent in organizations (QEOHS) with the following characteristics: have a high business volume, are members of the United Nations Global Compact Network Portugal, and disclose their sustainability reports on their website. This study can be useful for both managers and decision makers who aim to support organizations in contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and achieving a better and sustainable future for all.The author(s) thank Manuel Gilberto Freitas dos Santos and Joaquim José de Almeida Soares Gonçalves (IPCA—Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave), and Paulo Alexandre da Costa Araújo Sampaio and José Pedro Teixeira Domingues (UM - Minho University) for their support in previous research projects that preceded this investigation.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

    Linking the SDGS with human rights: opportunities and challenges of promoting goal 17

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    The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is grounded in different international human rights instruments. Human rights (HR) principles and standards are strongly reflected in several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. Furthermore, SDG 17 emphasizes partnership as a key to achieving all of the SDGs. This article examines the SDGs-HR linkage in general, as well as specific HR principles that can be advanced by the achievement of SDG 17. Opportunities and challenges to promote Goal 17 of the SDGs that directly affect certain HRs are also examined. A review of relevant literature, 2030 summit documents, and outcomes of recent international conferences on the SDGs is undertaken in order to determine the progress made towards forging regional and global partnerships for the SDGs, as envisaged in Goal 17. This article finds that the absence of a political will and commitment, increased isolationist policy, narrow nationalism and poor rule linkage at national and international levels are some of the obstacles to the attainment of Goal 17. Yet, opportunities abound to promote the Goal. The article recommends a genuine commitment to implementing the SDGs by encouraging the South-South and North-South to prevent the SDGs from becoming a mere wishlist. Synergy between the government, individuals, civil society organizations (CSOs) and transnational corporations (TNCs) is equally very important. Keywords: Human rights, sustainable development goals, partnership for the goals

    Linking small-scale fisheries to international obligations on marine technology transfer

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    This article analyses the interplay between inter-State obligations to increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.a, with a view to contributing to enhanced implementation of the international law of the sea (SDG 14.c), and providing access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources (SDG 14.b). It proposes to do so by relying not only on the international law of the sea, but also on international biodiversity law (particularly the Convention on Biological Diversity) and international human rights law (particularly the human right to science). The article seeks to provide a reflection on the opportunities arising from a mutually supportive interpretation of different international law instruments with regard to the means of implementation for SDG 14 in synergy with other SDGs (particularly SDG 17 on ‘Partnerships for the Goals’ and its targets related to technology transfer, capacity-building and partnerships)

    Osiąganie celów zrównoważonego rozwoju w warunkach racjonalnych oczekiwań poprzez osiągnięcie równowagi interesów edukacji i produkcji w zakresie przemysłu lekkiego w trudnych czasach pandemii i wojny

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    The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the global consequences caused by the development of light industry for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The ecological context allows us to focus on how light industry affects climate change, resource depletion, waste generation and water pollution. It is emphasized that the impact of light industry can create significant challenges for sustainable development related to SDG 13 (Climate action), SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation), SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production), SDG 14 (Life below water) and SDG 15 (Life on land). The article also examines the socio-economic context, discusses how light industry leads to persistent inequality, loss of traditional skills and cultural heritage, as well as trade imbalance. In terms of social responsibility, light industries have a history of violations of working conditions and labour rights. The socio-economic impacts considered may hinder the achievement of SDGs such as SDG 5 (Gender equality), SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth), SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals). The theory of rational expectations is used to predict the development of light industry and its subsequent impact on sustainable development in the post-pandemic period. The prospects of applying the theory in the training of specialists for light industry are substantiated. The impact of the consequences of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine on the decision-making processes in light industry and their alignment with the sustainable development goals, taking into account civilizational challenges, is considered. In the process of research, an econometric model has been developed to determine the desired balance of interests between education and production based on rational expectations in a sustainable development environment.  It advocates harmony between these two aspects, based on rational expectations, to promote sustainable development. This balance is crucial for achieving SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals). The properties of the model provide a wide range of applications, allowing to estimate the impact of a variety of factors on sustainable development in light industry. The developed model can be applied to estimate the values of the dependent variable for individual countries or regions, as well as to analyse the influence of independent and control variables on changes in its value. As a planning tool, the model can be adapted to develop context-sensitive sustainability strategies in light industries. The article offers ideas and practical solutions for using the potential of light industry in the pursuit of sustainable development in conditions of rational expectations.W artykule przedstawiono kompleksową analizę globalnych konsekwencji rozwoju przemysłu lekkiego w kontekście osiągania Celów zrównoważonego rozwoju środowiskowego. Kontekst ekologiczny pozwala nam skupić się na wpływie przemysłu lekkiego na zmiany klimatyczne, wyczerpywanie się zasobów, wytwarzanie odpadów i zanieczyszczenie wody. Podkreśla się, że wpływ przemysłu lekkiego może stworzyć istotne wyzwania dla zrównoważonego rozwoju związane z SDG 13 (Działania klimatyczne), SDG 6 (Czysta woda i kanalizacja), SDG 12 (Odpowiedzialna konsumpcja i produkcja), SDG 14 (Życie pod wodą). i SDG 15 (Życie na lądzie). W artykule dokonano także analizy kontekstu społeczno-gospodarczego, omówiono, w jaki sposób przemysł lekki prowadzi do utrzymujących się nierówności, utraty tradycyjnych umiejętności i dziedzictwa kulturowego, a także nierównowagi handlowej. Jeśli chodzi o odpowiedzialność społeczną w kontekście przemysłu lekkiego, odnosi się ona do naruszeń warunków pracy i praw pracowniczych. Uwzględnione skutki społeczno-gospodarcze mogą utrudnić osiągnięcie celów zrównoważonego rozwoju, takich jak cel zrównoważonego rozwoju 5 (równość płci), cel zrównoważonego rozwoju 8 (godziwa praca i wzrost gospodarczy), cel zrównoważonego rozwoju 9 (przemysł, innowacje i infrastruktura), cel zrównoważonego rozwoju 10 (zmniejszenie nierówności), cel zrównoważonego rozwoju 11 (Zrównoważone miasta i społeczności) oraz SDG 12 (Odpowiedzialna konsumpcja i produkcja), SDG 17 (Partnerstwo dla osiągnięcia celów). Teoria racjonalnych oczekiwań służy do przewidywania rozwoju przemysłu lekkiego i jego późniejszego wpływu na zrównoważony rozwój w okresie popandemicznym. Udowodniono perspektywy zastosowania teorii w kształceniu specjalistów przemysłu lekkiego. Rozważany jest wpływ skutków pandemii i wojny na Ukrainie na procesy decyzyjne w przemyśle lekkim i ich dostosowanie do celów zrównoważonego rozwoju, z uwzględnieniem wyzwań cywilizacyjnych. Opracowano model ekonometryczny umożliwiający określenie pożądanej równowagi interesów pomiędzy edukacją a produkcją w oparciu o racjonalne oczekiwania w środowisku zrównoważonego rozwoju. Opowiada się za harmonią między tymi dwoma aspektami, opartą na racjonalnych oczekiwaniach, w celu promowania zrównoważonego rozwoju. Ta równowaga jest kluczowa dla osiągnięcia SDG 4 (Jakość edukacji), SDG 9 (Przemysł, innowacje i infrastruktura) oraz SDG 17 (Partnerstwo dla osiągnięcia celów). Właściwości modelu zapewniają szerokie spektrum zastosowań, pozwalając na ocenę wpływu różnorodnych czynników na zrównoważony rozwój przemysłu lekkiego. Opracowany model można zastosować do szacowania wartości zmiennej zależnej dla poszczególnych krajów lub regionów, a także do analizy wpływu zmiennych niezależnych i kontrolnych na zmiany jej wartości. Jako narzędzie planowania model można dostosować do opracowania kontekstowych strategii zrównoważonego rozwoju w branżach lekkich. W artykule przedstawiono pomysły i praktyczne rozwiązania wykorzystania potencjału przemysłu lekkiego w dążeniu do zrównoważonego rozwoju w warunkach racjonalnych oczekiwań

    SDG 17 and global partnership for sustainable development: unraveling the rhetoric of collaboration

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    As the 2030 SDG Agenda unfolds, a growing body of the literature from various disciplines is analyzing how sustainable development can be a process for change to achieve a dynamic equilibrium between the economic, social, and environmental dimensions. This article aims to critically examine the evolution and implementation of the UN 2030 agenda for sustainable development, with a particular focus on its collaborative approach. It discusses the SDG 17 called “Partnerships for the Goals. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development”, devoting particular attention to how this SDG has been found in a blurred vision of collaboration. Actually, there has been much rhetoric about enhancing multi-stakeholder partnerships for sustainable development including the government, business sector, non-government organizations, academia, social partners, and civil society. However, reporting the difficulties and unmitigated success is not common. From the perspective of the theory of collaborative advantage, this paper examines the collaborative advantages and inertias of the process of collaborating and identifies important key elements to consider in SDG 17, such as power relations, trust, goal management, organizational cultures, and leadership

    Non-linear interlinkages and key objectives amongst the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals

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    The United Nations' ambitions to combat climate change and prosper human development are manifested in the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), respectively. These are inherently inter-linked as progress towards some of these objectives may accelerate or hinder progress towards others. We investigate how these two agendas influence each other by defining networks of 18 nodes, consisting of the 17 SDGs and climate change, for various groupings of countries. We compute a non-linear measure of conditional dependence, the partial distance correlation, given any subset of the remaining 16 variables. These correlations are treated as weights on edges, and weighted eigenvector centralities are calculated to determine the most important nodes. We find that SDG 6, clean water and sanitation, and SDG 4, quality education, are most central across nearly all groupings of countries. In developing regions, SDG 17, partnerships for the goals, is strongly connected to the progress of other objectives in the two agendas whilst, somewhat surprisingly, SDG 8, decent work and economic growth, is not as important in terms of eigenvector centrality
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