scholarly journals Conclusions and Future Policies for Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals

2020 ◽  
pp. 547-558
Author(s):  
Ademola A. Adenle ◽  
Marian R. Chertow ◽  
Ellen H.M. Moors ◽  
David J. Pannell
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Global Challenges ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

The final chapter reviews contributions from throughout this book, drawing out common themes, differences, and key lessons. Previous studies indicate the potential role of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in tackling global challenges, yet in many developing countries, little attention is paid to harnessing STI in addressing these problems. The global development agenda, including the millennium development goals (MDGs), often underemphasized the potential for STI contributions, resulting in impacts that fell short of their potential. The chapter and other evidence presented in this book illustrate how a failure to provide the institutions and resources needed to build STI capacity, and a failure of key actors to engage synergistically, can be serious impediments to development. To conclude, the chapter sets out recommendations based on the insights provided in the earlier chapters.

Sustainable Development Practice: The Central Role of the Human Needs Language

Social Change ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-309
Author(s):  
Senkosi Moses Balyejjusa
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Development Practice

Sustainable development has become a mantra in politics, academia and development policy and practice. Indeed, many policy and practice strategies, such as the sustainable development goals, have been devised in order to achieve sustainable development. Although the contents and items in these agendas are human needs, the use of ‘human needs’ language is less emphasised/explicitly spelt out. In fact, the language of human needs is almost absent. In this article, I argue that the adoption of the human needs language will strengthen sustainable development practice, efforts and agenda. This is because, unlike other aspirations, human needs by nature are universal. Secondly, human needs are limited in number compared to wants, desires, goals and capabilities. This nature of human needs makes the human needs language effective in promoting the sustainable development agenda and efforts, thus, adequately meeting the needs of the current and future generations.

scholarly journals Space for the Sustainable Development Goals: mapping the contributions of space-based projects and technologies to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
André Baumgart ◽  
Eirini Ioanna Vlachopoulou ◽  
Jorge Del Rio Vera ◽  
Simonetta Di Pippo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Communication Services ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

AbstractProgress towards the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in many ways presupposes the utilisation of science, technology and innovation. Many sustainability-oriented projects across industries make use of space-based technologies and services to contribute to the Goals. Among others, satellite-based Earth observation, positioning, navigation and communication services are used in an array of sectors ranging from monitoring environmental conditions and changes to supporting search and rescue missions. In order to illustrate contributions to the SDGs, space agencies and other institutions have aligned their projects to the SDG framework. This study attempts a more holistic, aggregate mapping of such alignments to gauge which SDGs benefit the most and from space-based projects and technologies, as opposed to those benefiting the least. The results demonstrate that the number of contributing projects varies significantly across the Goal spectrum, as does the share of the various technologies involved, with particular focus on industrial development, hunger elimination, and improved healthcare. Nevertheless, the range of application of space-based technologies is wide and highlights the relevance of space to support the transition towards a sustainable future.

scholarly journals What Can Science, Technology, and Innovation Offer in the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals?

2020 ◽  
pp. 3-20
Author(s):  
Ademola A. Adenle ◽  
Marian R. Chertow ◽  
Ellen H.M. Moors ◽  
David J. Pannell
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Many ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

This chapter discusses the many ways that science, technology, and innovation (STI) can bolster the global agenda of the United Nations (UN) toward meeting the sustainable development goals (SDGs). It shows how STI applications can make multiple contributions to the achievement of SDGs. It is particularly important for developing countries to harness STI, while managing resulting trade-offs, to deliver sustainable development effectively. The SDGs simultaneously touch upon environmental, social and economic aspects of development but integrating these aspects into the implementation of the SDGs is challenging for both policymakers and researchers. To meet its SDG targets, the global community must mobilize STI across multiple sectors, support new investments in innovation, and contribute to policy design that addresses a range of barriers.

Achieving the sustainable development agenda: The governance – conflict nexus

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Håvard Mokleiv Nygård
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Cooperation ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Governance System ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Current Perspective ◽  
Peace And Justice ◽  
Development Goals

In September 2015, the international community agreed on 17 new sustainable development goals (SDG) as part of the new sustainable development agenda. This current perspective article discusses development cooperation under the new SDG agenda with a special focus on Norway’s efforts. It provides background on the governance system for development cooperation and discusses particular issues and topics present policy focuses on, and strategies and policies for achieving the SDG agenda for Norway, both at home and abroad. The role of education as a core part of development cooperation is highlighted and discussed throughout. A recurring theme is the role of conflict, stability and fragility for Norwegian development cooperation in particular. As discussed, Norway has a long-standing tradition of involvement in peacebuilding across the globe. Both the explicit link made by the new SDG agenda between peace and justice, through SDG 16, and its other goals bring the UN’s priorities in line with what has been a guiding principle for Norwegian development cooperation for several decades already.

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