scholarly journals Sustainable Development Goals and the measurement of economic and social progress

2018 ◽  
pp. 33-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravi Kanbur ◽  
Ebrahim Patel ◽  
Joseph E. Stiglitz
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Development Goals

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX (ESSI)

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amna Faisal ◽  
Bahadir Tunaboylu ◽  
Ismail Koyuncu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Sustainability Index ◽  
Environmental Performance Index ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Developed Nations

Sustainable development and globalization are becoming important subjects for policy makers to formulate the worldwide strategies and rubrics for ensuring simultaneous adoption of its components and monitoring of its consequences. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) published by United Nations are the guidelines to incorporate the assurance of sustainable development and its globalization. This study analyzes the sustainability from the perspective of not just the environment and the ecosystem of globe but also from the health and social aspects of humans. Indexes such as Environmental Performance Index (EPI) and Social progress Imperative (SPI) measure the performance of different countries based on the environment and the ecosystem by following Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and social goals, separately. However, the parameters used in those indices have significant limitations. In this work, the proposed Environmental and Social Sustainability Index (ESSI) offers a new model whereby new relevant sustainability parameters including social progress indicators are used to measure the performance of countries based on SDGs by using reliable data from international organizations. Finally, countries are categorized according to sustainable development goals that highlight the importance and significance of each sustainability parameter especially for developing and under developed nations.

scholarly journals Potential and Achievement of Renewable Energy sources in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 376-383
Author(s):  
Ayush Bansal
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Development Goals

Abstract: Pure and environmentally friendly energy is of significant interest these days. It is one of the key enablements in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), accelerating social progress, and raising the standard of living. This work seeks broad insights into the Indian renewable energy framework, policy, approach, and socio-economic challenges. These include grid-independent and specific activities such as 'Utility-Scale Power Generation, Potential Multiple Geographies in India' and the Government of India's current achievements in advancing renewable energy production. Although much progress and progress has been made in the last decade of alternative energy maturation and expansion, improvements can be sought to increase the use of solar energy for conventional energy sources in India. Keywords: Solar Panels, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, power generation, cleaner fuels

scholarly journals EFFICIENCY OF GOVERNMENT EDUCATIONAL POLICY: IMPACT OF MIGRATION

2021 ◽  
pp. 289-295
Author(s):  
Denis Pudryk ◽  
Oleksii Kwilinski ◽  
Tetjana Vasylyna
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Information Criterion ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Education Spending ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Stationarity Tests ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. According to the document "Transforming our world: Agenda for sustainable development until 2030" adopted at the UN Summit on Sustainable Development, Ukraine has committed to 169 tasks under 17 goals by 2030. One of the goals of sustainable development is to provide equal experience in quality education, including lifelong learning. The aim of the study is determining the impact of migration processes on the level of higher education coverage in Ukraine. Research methods. To achieve the paper’s aim, the authors applied the following methods and tools: to assess stationarity - tests of Dickie Fuller (information criterion Akaike) and Phillips Perron (criterion Bartlett Kernel), to assess the integration of data - Johansen test, to identify factors influencing the study on the result - ECM-modeling. Results. The obtained results give grounds to conclude that a 5% level of statistical significance of the growth of public spending on education, GDP per capita and remittances from abroad lead to an increase in the level of higher education in Ukraine. Thus, the hypothesis of a statistically significant impact of migration processes and education expenditures on the level of higher education coverage is confirmed. In this case, the authors highlight that Ukrainian government should develop adjusting policies to improve the effectiveness of public policy on migration management and increase the share of education spending in the country. However, it should be noted that the population growth rate negatively affects the level of higher education coverage. Perspectives. Further research is needed to determine the strength of the impact of average wages, unemployment, environmental conditions, social progress and others factors on migration processes as determinants of improving the education in the country and achieving sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals Growth of Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Impact on Environment and Demographic Trend of Chittagong Hill Tracts

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Saptarshi Chakma ◽  
Gourab Chakma ◽  
Neingmraching Chowdhury Nani
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Chittagong Hill Tracts ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Government ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

This paper tries to focus on environmental impact and the demographic phenomenon of tourism. Bangladesh is now on the highway to achieve the Sustainable development goals by 2030 after fulfilling significant achievement of Millennium Development Goals. The government has made some ambitious targets to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. It is important to note that sustainable development comprises several criteria. There is a significant need for environmental protection which is one of the three pillars of sustainable development. The other two are economic growth and social progress. Tourism and hospitality sector is seen to have emerged as a new area of sustainable development in recent time to contribute to social development. The scope of the positive contribution of tourism and hospitality is ample and relates to several dimensions such as earning of foreign exchange, employment generation, increasing productivity, hotel accommodation and transportation etc. However, the recent studies reveal that tourism has dramatically affected social, cultural, economic and environmental aspects of hospitality. Especially in Chittagong Hill Tract area; which is a great tourist attraction of the country; experiencing the impacts of unfair practice of tourism. The lack of proper policy and lack of awareness about sustainable growth of tourism activities is profoundly effecting the environment and life of the local ethnic groups of that area. Nevertheless, with proper planning and implementation of rules & regulations, the scenario can be shifted to the positive side. The paper attempts to analyze the contribution of tourism and hospitality as a weapon of sustainable development agenda and to assess how it effects on the environment and demographic pattern or local communities of Chittagong Hill Tracts. 

scholarly journals Sustainable Development Goals and Media Coverage by English Language News Channel Websites in Indian and International Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4S) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
English Language ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Development Goals

Environmental sustainability should be the highest priority of each new generation. A toxic-free future can only be achieved if the goal of environmental sustainability, clean production, improved health and democratic decision making for the entire human race are at the core of policy making. The Brundland Commission established by the World Commission on Environment and Development in year 1987, gave equal value to economic growth, social progress, ecological health, and, in more recent interpretations, cultural and informational sustainability. But, mainstream approaches to green governance of environmental protections are mostly human centred and focus on saving lives, infra structure and heritage from environmental risks. [1] At this juncture, the role of mass media becomes pertinent as it can play a vital role in awakening people about recent trends and developments for protection and preservation of environment and ultimately meeting the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Where the Mass Media relies on mono-directional communication, the modern media namely social media is more interactive and involves webs of communications. This form of communication is effective in sharing or expressing opinions or even expressing alternate and opposing views on current issues. This emerging form of media is strengthening the role of media as the watchdog for democracy in this era [2]. Considering the role that media websites can play in enhancing the awareness, triggering the discussions and subsequently accelerating public participation in meeting the SDGs, I found the medium of news channel websites more appropriate for this study. This paper analyses the coverage of topic ‘SDGs’ in four leading news channel websites. This is a qualitative analysis to figure out the extent of coverage of the topic ‘SDGs’ both at National and International level through these websites. The secondary literature review method is used for this paper. Content survey of news channel websites and research work through internet are the sources of this study.

Restructuring Educational Systems and Promoting Social Justice for Young People Involved in Drug Trafficking in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 227 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Sandro Gomes Pessoa ◽  
Linda Liebenberg ◽  
Dorothy Bottrell ◽  
Silvia Helena Koller
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Young People ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Drug Trafficking ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals

Abstract. Economic changes in the context of globalization have left adolescents from Latin American contexts with few opportunities to make satisfactory transitions into adulthood. Recent studies indicate that there is a protracted period between the end of schooling and entering into formal working activities. While in this “limbo,” illicit activities, such as drug trafficking may emerge as an alternative for young people to ensure their social participation. This article aims to deepen the understanding of Brazilian youth’s involvement in drug trafficking and its intersection with their schooling, work, and aspirations, connecting with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 16 as proposed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations in 2015 .

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