scholarly journals The role of education for Civil Engineers in the implementation of the SDGs: Proceedings of the 1st Joint Conference of EUCEET and AECEF

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Sustainable Future ◽  
International Policies ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Civil Engineers

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – “a plan for people, planet and prosperity”, which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that service as a roadmap for the national and international policies that should be implemented to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Society, Economy and Environment are recognized as the three pillars for sustainable development. After several attempts to identify and agree upon a global policy for a sustainable future, it is time for implementation. It is time now for global Engineers to get involved in order to bring results in the direction of the implementation of the SDGs. The two European Civil Engineering associations, the European Civil Engineering Education and Training Association (EUCEET) and the Association of European Civil Engineering Faculties (AECEF), joined their forces to investigate the very important issue of “The role of education for Civil Engineers in the implementation of the SDGs”. The topics of the conference are related, but not limited, to the following SDGs: SDG4 - Quality education SDG6 - Clean water and sanitation SDG7 - Affordable and clean energy SDG8 – Decent work and economic growth SDG9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG11 – Sustainable cities and communities SDG13 – Climate action SDG14 – Life below water SDG15 – Life on land

scholarly journals Relations between UN Sustainable Development Goals and societal security. Part 2

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 139-166
Author(s):  
Tadeusz Kęsoń ◽  
Paweł Gromek
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
General Survival ◽  
Development Goals

Sustainable development goals constitute the main measures of risk-oriented sustainable development. The article presents the results of a literature study on the relationship between these objectives and universal security, which indeed refers to the most important utilitarian values. In the second part, attention is drawn to seven goals: ‘accessible and clean energy’, ‘economic growth and decent work’, ‘innovation, industry, infrastructure’, ‘less inequality’, ‘sustainable cities and communities’, ‘responsible consumption and production’, and ‘climate action’. As a result of the review of the Web of Science® Data Collection database, 46 articles were selected to serve as a basis for a literature survey. In the second part of the presentation of obtained research results, we proved that issues related to general survival and social development indirectly shape universal security in sustainable development, especially in the contexts of threats to human life and health, their social nature, promptness in responding to threats, and characteristics of threats. All identified relationships can be used to improve the link between universal security and sustainable development, increasing the potential to protect core utilitarian values in light of contemporary global development strategies.

Public–private partnerships for sustainable infrastructure development in Ghana: a systematic review and recommendations

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Akomea-Frimpong ◽  
Xiaohua Jin ◽  
Robert Osei-Kyei ◽  
Augustine Senanu Kukah
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Projects ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
Development Goals

PurposeThe contribution of the public–private partnership (PPP) model towards the achievement of the United Nation (UN)'s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been widely acknowledged. However, limited studies have shed light on the connection between PPPs and the achievement of these coveted goals in Ghana. In this study, the authors aimed at analysing and synthesising the existing literature on the use of PPP to achieve sustainability in infrastructure projects in the country.Design/methodology/approachA three-step approach was used to retrieve and review 60 selected articles aided by content analysis.FindingsThe analysis showed that all existing relevant publications on the application of the PPP model to attain UN’s SDGs in the country are organised around dominant themes, such as poverty alleviation, urban development, waste management and risk management. However, the review revealed little studies exist on pertinent issues relating to PPPs and sustainable development goals, such as climate action, critical resilience, sustainable finance and clean energy.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough the study is limited to 60 articles in Ghana, the results reveal pertinent gaps for further research studies to achieve sustainable infrastructural development in Ghana and other countries.Practical implicationsHolistically, the outcome of this study will serve as a guide to project managers to understand essential issues on attaining sustainability on public projects.Originality/valueThis article contributes to the literature and practice on the significance of PPP in mainstreaming UN's SDGs in public infrastructure projects.

scholarly journals Contribution of Biomass Supply Chains for Bioenergy to Sustainable Development Goals

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
M. Jean Blair ◽  
Bruno Gagnon ◽  
Andrew Klain ◽  
Biljana Kulišić
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Biomass Supply ◽  
Development Goals

This work evaluates the relationships between bioenergy and related biomass supply chains and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using Nilsson et al. (2016) seven-point scoring framework, the relationships between biomass supply for bioenergy and the SDGs were evaluated based on existing synthesis papers, modeling studies and empirical analyses, and expert knowledge. To complement this, contributions to SDG targets of 37 best practice case studies from around the world were documented. In reviewing these case studies, it was found that when supply chains are implemented appropriately and integrated with existing systems, they can have overwhelmingly positive contributions. Beyond directly contributing to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), at least half of all case studies supported progress toward SDGs 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption); however, the ways in which supply chains contributed often differed. Agricultural biomass supply chains (energy crops and residues) were most likely to contribute to SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger) and 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), while waste and forest supply chains were most likely to contribute to SDG 15 (Life on Land). The development of bioenergy systems in rural and indigenous communities also indirectly supports societal SDGs such as SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Inequality), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). This work informs how SDGs can be used as a normative framework to guide the implementation of sustainable biomass supply chains, whether it is used for bioenergy or the broader bioeconomy. Recommendations for key stakeholders and topics for future work are also proposed.

scholarly journals Reimagining Our Menu for Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
pp. 225-246
Author(s):  
Adam Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Zero Hunger

AbstractThis chapter examines the pivotal role of food in realising the ambitions of the global agendas of climate change adaptation (CCA), disaster risk reduction (DRR) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The chapter advocates for a reduction in red (mammal) meat consumption and provides evidence that doing so will directly contribute to the achievement of seven of the 17 SDGs: Goal 2) Zero hunger; Goal 3) Good health and wellbeing; Goal 6) Clean water and sanitation; Goal 12) Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13) Climate action; Goal 14) Life below water, and Goal 15) Life on land. The chapter plots out a path to improved global sustainability, with greater societal resilience through changes in global food consumption choices. Citing the EAT-Lancet Commission, the chapter proposes that government policies and subsidies will need to be redirected away from harmful agricultural practices and towards ones that are better for our health, for our environment and for our economies.

scholarly journals Development of an Interdisciplinary Master of Forestry Program Focused on Forest Management in a Changing Climate

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 632
Author(s):  
Helge Walentowski ◽  
Bettina Kietz ◽  
Jürgen Horsch ◽  
Thomas Linkugel ◽  
Wolfgang Viöl
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Natural Disturbance ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Temperate Deciduous Forests

Concerted efforts are required to achieve the essential UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda. This concept paper is focused on the development of a new Master of Forestry (MF) degree program at our University of Applied Sciences (UAS). With this move, we want to outline how capacity building and valuable synergy effects can be obtained from close cooperation in teaching and research, in order to educate our scientifically trained and practice-oriented forestry students in applying new management responses to natural disturbance impacts and sustainable use of terrestrial natural resources for forest resource-dependent communities. Specifically, we show how the emergent issues of global warming and the associated increased vulnerability of temperate deciduous forests can be tackled. Actions to overcome knowledge transfer barriers will provide sound solutions for SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy), SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 15 (life on land), and SDG 17 (partnerships to achieve the goal). Focusing on the Global Sustainable Development Goals can trigger intra and inter-faculty processes of cooperation, exchange programs, and optimized interfaces of previously separated disciplines that complement each other perfectly to form a knowledge hub.

scholarly journals The role of the eco-financial sector in realizing the sustainable development goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 01026
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Glubokova ◽  
Dmitry Kokhanenko ◽  
Natalya Pislegina ◽  
Pavel Neverov ◽  
Kholnazar Amonov
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Ecological System ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Green Finance ◽  
Development Goals

The article examines the role of the eco -financial sector in the implementation of sustainable development goals through the creation of a new ecological system of global financial resources -a system of responsible and green financing. Favorable economic conditions and significant socio-economic benefits are at the heart of banks’ transition to responsible and green finance. Provided that these principles are implemented on an ongoing basis, in the near future, one can expect an increase in investments in environmental and social projects, and, as a result, an improvement in the environmental situation and an increase in the standard of living of the population different countries of the world. In this paper, the authors analyzed the main directions of development of a new ecological system of global financial resources - a system of responsible and green financing in Russia and abroad and the role of the eco - financial sector in the implementation of the UN sustainable development goals in terms of combating climate change, industrialization, innovation and infrastructure, affordable and clean energy, clean water and sanitation. The analysis showed that foreign and domestic banks and other financial institutions are actively involved in organizing and conducting the issuance of “green” bonds.

scholarly journals Meat supply chain in the perspective of UN SDGs

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-247
Author(s):  
I. V. Djekic
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Climate Action ◽  
Sustainable Consumption And Production ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Livestock Farmers

This paper presents an overview of the meat supply chain in the perspective of main UN sustainable development goals (SDGs). To perform this overview, meat supply chain was presented with five main stakeholders (livestock farmers, slaughterhouses, meat processors, retailers and consumers). As this chain is specific, four SDGs have been revealed as most important, as follows: SDG6 — Clean water and sanitation; SDG7 — Affordable and clean energy; SDG12 — Sustainable consumption and production; SDG13 — Climate action. Discussion and literature review was performed for each of the four UN SDGs. In addition, other UN SDGs of interest for this supply chain have been briefly presented.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Goals: A Multigroup Analysis of the Moderating Effects of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intention

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 431
Author(s):  
Hasbullah Ashari ◽  
Iffat Abbas ◽  
Asmat-Nizam Abdul-Talib ◽  
Siti Norhasmaedayu Mohd Zamani
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Multigroup Analysis ◽  
Development Goals

The role of entrepreneurs in attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is paramount. Entrepreneurs with strong awareness and commitment to sustainable development help to attain almost all SDGs, as they create businesses that will help employment, eliminate poverty, provide decent work and economic growth, help to reduce hunger, assist in attaining good health and wellbeing, help to achieve affordable and clean energy, and enhance their industries. Realizing the importance of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, the government of Malaysia has taken proactive actions to develop and inculcate the entrepreneurial mindset through entrepreneurship education at higher education. This study aims to apply the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to analyze the effect of an entrepreneurship course on entrepreneurial intentions of the engineering students at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, as entrepreneurial intention is effective in predicting behavior. A quantitative technique and descriptive cross-sectional study have been employed to collect data. The result of this study indicates that the TPB explains and predicts the entrepreneurial intention. However, the Multigroup Analysis (MGA) results show that attending the entrepreneurship course does not increase the strength of the relationship between the exogenous and endogenous construct compared to those who do not attend the course. The results of this study raise a positive implication toward the improvement of the course curriculum and the teaching pedagogy. An in-depth qualitative study to understand the issue will help to improve the curriculum and pedagogy of entrepreneurship education, and eventually enable a realization of the government’s aspirations.

scholarly journals Role of Zakat in Sustainable Development Goals

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Ahmed Shaikh ◽  
Abdul Ghafar Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Classification Code ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Health And Well Being

In this paper, we explore the potential of the institution of Zakāt to meet the development challenges, especially in the Muslim world. We discuss the interlinkages between the institution of Zakāt and Maqasid-al-Shari’ah. We also discuss the economic potential and effects of Zakāt by reviewing theoretical and empirical studies. Finally, we also provide our analysis which suggests that Zakāt can play an important role in meeting sustainable development goals related to poverty, hunger, global health and well-being, quality education, decent work and economic growth and income inequality. Keywords: Zakāt, Sustainable Development Goals, Poverty, InequalityJEL Classification Code: E6, H2, H3

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