scholarly journals Realizing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for Greener Remediation of Heavy Metals-Contaminated Soils by Biochar: Emerging Trends and Future Directions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 13825
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Mazarji ◽  
Muhammad Tukur Bayero ◽  
Tatiana Minkina ◽  
Svetlana Sushkova ◽  
Saglara Mandzhieva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Polluted Soils ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Development Objectives

The remediation of heavy metals (HMs) in soil is always an important topic, as environmental contamination by HMs is of serious concern. Numerous potential advantages, especially integrated with biochar produced from various biomass, might provide an ecologically beneficial tool for achieving the UN’s sustainable development objectives for greener soil remediation. The aim of this study was to address how the soil-science professions may best successfully utilize biochar for greener remediation of HMs-contaminated soils. In this context, the biochar preparation method from different agricultural feedstock, and its use as a soil amendment for remediation of HMs-contaminated soil, were discussed. Furthermore, biochar-based nanocomposites containing functional materials have lately attracted much interest because of the unique properties emerging from their nanoscale size compartment, and present good promise in terms of reactivity and stability. The utility and potency of biochar-based nanocomposites, on the other hand, are determined by their ability to adapt to particular site circumstances and soil qualities. This overview summarized the current advances in the application for the remediation of HMs-polluted soils. Future views on the usage and possibilities for deploying biochar-based nanocomposites in polluted soils were discussed.

Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on Biological Diversity in Nigeria: Current Issues and Future Directions

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damilola S. Olawuyi ◽  
Olaitan O. Olusegun
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
United Nations ◽  
International Law ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Institutional Barriers ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
Legal Barriers

The aim of this article is to examine the application of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (sdgs) on biological diversity in Nigeria, emphasizing the preconditions for implementation and the barriers and difficulties for their realization. Given Nigeria’s faltering attempts and failure to achieve the biodiversity goals in the Millennium Development Goals (mdgs), a predecessor to the sdgs, this article builds a profile of the salient law and institutional barriers to the implementation and attainment of the sdgs on biodiversity in Nigeria and proffers practical and normative solutions to those challenges. The methodology approach is based in an analytical and survey of the scope and status of the implementation of international law norms on biodiversity in Nigeria. The results indicate that archaic legislative provision on biodiversity; lack of coherent post-2015 biodiversity agenda; lack of institutional coordination; absence of political will; and inadequate stakeholder engagement in evolving national biodiversity plans are the main legal barriers that must be addressed if the sdgs are to be attained in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Optimization of BAZNAS Programs on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Analytic Network Process Approach (ANP)

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-83
Author(s):  
Mohamad Handi Khalifah ◽  
Mohammad Soleh Nurzaman ◽  
Muhammad Cholil Nafis
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Pairwise Comparison ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Analytical Network Process ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Government ◽  
Development Objectives

With the release of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program, the Government of Indonesia (BAPPENAS) is committed to realizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Indonesia. The essence of the spirit of Islam in solving poverty is the inclusive nature that must be attached to the development of Islamic finance and related to issues of poverty alleviation as a basic responsibility in achieving the goals of Shari’ah (al maqashid Shari’ah). In realizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it will require Zakat Organizational Programs. The purpose of this study is to measure the priority scale of the 7 Grand Programs of BAZNAS on 17 Goals of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research uses Analytical Network Process (ANP) method, wherein the process performs pairwise comparison and uses super matrix calculations to measure the interrelationship between the elements. The results of the measurements by Analytical Network Process (ANP) and statistics show some of the priority conclusions which include Pillars of Environmental Development (W= 0.47783), Partnership for All Development Objectives (W= 0.00486) and Zakat Community Development (W=0.07367). Keywords: Zakat Program, Sustainable Development Goals, Optimization, Development

scholarly journals A Review of the Petroleum Hydrocarbons Contamination of Soil, Water and Air and the Available Remediation Techniques, Taking into Consideration the Sustainable Development Goals

2022 ◽  
pp. 97-113
Author(s):  
Adeoye Ademola Elijah
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Complex Mixture ◽  
Hydrocarbon Contamination ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Impact

The emergence of several industrial activities has arguably led to hydrocarbon contamination of all aspects of the environment. The resultant effect of the increased dependence on crude oil is the hydrocarbon pollution via the exploration, transport and waste disposal. Crude oil is a complex mixture of aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic compounds. The impact of the crude oil spills, pesticides, fossil fuels and other organic pollutants, which majorly contains these hydrocarbons is that the natural heavy metal content of the soil is drastically rising, resulting in high concentration of heavy metals, thereby limiting the microbe’s activity, rendering it unsuitable for degradation and reduced effectiveness. This menace has hereby brought the dire need for adequate environmental remediation technique, putting into consideration the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs’). Variety of techniques exist for remediation depending on the media (e.g. air, water, or soil) and contaminant (e.g. heavy metals, PCB etc.). Some of the techniques adopted in the last several decades are physical/mechanical, chemical or biochemical remediation methods.

Fostering Sustainable Development Goals Through an Integrated Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 108-124
Author(s):  
René Kemp ◽  
Babette Never ◽  
Serdar Türkeli
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Weak Institutions ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Development Objectives ◽  
Lock In

This chapter analyzes the potential role of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), and what governments in developing countries can do to phase in STI-based solutions, especially green energy technologies, for achieving SDGs. For this purpose, the authors examined three successful phase-in experiences in solar energy and energy efficiency in two emerging economies (China and India). This is being done with the help of an integrated framework that merges political economy elements of interests, ideas, and institutions with capabilities and policy delivery. The experiences in dealing with observed difficulties (having to do with power, lock-in, weak institutions of governance, and information asymmetries) are used to outline what governments in developing countries can do to phase in green STI-based transitions by utilizing the opportunities already present that coincide with development objectives. Proposed solutions include proactive planning, rent management, use of adaptive policy mixes (informed by policy learning), and tailored implementation mechanisms.

scholarly journals SDGs and Innovation in the Business Context Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Federica Cordova ◽  
Andrea Celone
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Business Context ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Literature Overview ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Development Objectives ◽  
Industrial Context ◽  
Environmental Level

On 25 October 2015 the United Nations approved The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). It is an important event from different points of view: clear judgment was expressed on the unsustainability of current development models, not only on the environmental level, but also on the economic and social ones. The implementation of the agenda requires a strong involvement of all members of society, especially business. The article aims to provide a literature overview on the relationships between innovation and sustainable development objectives in the industrial context. SDGs are also analyzed in terms of stakeholders involved, reactions of companies and citizens and metrics recently proposed by researchers of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). These preliminary results show that different stakeholders approach the SDGs differently, but also that the interest of companies toward SDGs is growing, confirming the considerations that emerged in literature. Furthermore, some SDGs appear to be more a prerequisite for achieving targets, than actual goals, while innovation has proven to be a driver for most SDGs.

scholarly journals Framework for Management of Post-Conflict Waste in Libya

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Ashraf Ali ◽  
Chukwunonye Ezeah
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Development Objectives

An important aspect of the Libyan conflict since the 2011 Arab Spring is the generation and management of huge volumes of construction and demolition (C&D) type waste, arising from conflict-related damage to the built environment. Estimates put the amount of Post-Conflict Waste (PCW) at about 82 million tonnes, much of which comprises potentially useful materials that could be reused or further processed and used in construction and other sectors of the economy. This paper presents and discusses the challenges that affect the use, reuse and recycling of such materials. To validate findings from literature, a pilot questionnaire survey of 70 professionals working in the waste management sector was carried out to identify the barriers constraining sustainable management of solid waste stream in three major Libyan cities. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 20.0. Based on the identified barriers, a framework for sustainable management of post-conflict waste arising in Libya has been designed in line with the medium-term infrastructure development objectives of the Libyan government. The paper recommends an urgent revision of applicable legislation and the formulation of new ones to address identified gaps in sustainable waste management. It is envisaged that results from this study will help underpin post-conflict sustainable development goals in Libya.

Energy Crisis, Resource Scarcity, and Innovations in Biofuels

2020 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 4-7
Author(s):  
Nirupa Jain ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Energy Crisis ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
Development Goals

Natural resources are scarce and there is a need to explore new resources to meet the rising demand for energy. There is also a need to meet sustainable development goals through proper planning and strategy. Fossil fuel has a finite supply and there will be a huge gap between demand and supply due to rising demand. There is a need to develop biofuel to replace fossil fuel. This paper gives a discussion about current issues and future directions in these sectors.

scholarly journals Future of household resources and expenditure as the indicators of sustainable development in Ukraine

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-291
Author(s):  
Olena Berezina ◽  
Iryna Honcharenko ◽  
Lesia Berezhna
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
The State ◽  
State Monitoring ◽  
Main Concept ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Household Resources ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
State Size ◽  
Development Objectives

The main concept advantages of investigating the interrelation between household income and expenditure in the context of achieving sustainable development goals are the possibility of coordinating the general development of benchmarks with the specific existing conditions and perspectives of countries and regions. In this context, an urgent challenge is not only the establishment of targets but also the development of a system of indicators to determine the degree of progress in each direction. The purpose of this study is to develop a system of indicators for monitoring the state of Ukrainian househol. The main goals of sustainable development, the success of which can be studied based on the state monitoring of households. The modern global trends of the state, size, and finances of households are analyzed. Sustainable development objectives and indicators for monitoring the state households, are identified.

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