Sustainable Development Values

Developing Nations ◽

Development Goals ◽

There is a great difference between developed and developing nations' perception about sustainability development values. As such, it is expected that the current sustainable development value facets might not represent the developing country needs as well. Therefore, there is a necessity to define sustainable development value and its dimension based on developing country perspective. The present study is such an attempt to fill this gap in the literature. 16 in-depth interviews were carried out to gain in-depth understanding about the phenomenon. Transcriptions were made and thematic analysis was utilized to analyse the qualitative data. It is crucial in order to achieve the nations' vision and its future sustainable development goals according to the nations need and demand.

How the Implementation of BREEAM in Hotels Could Help to Achieve the SDGs

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app112311131 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (23) ◽

pp. 11131

Author(s):

Maria M. Serrano-Baena ◽

Rafael E. Hidalgo Fernández ◽

Pilar Carranza-Cañadas ◽

Paula Triviño-Tarradas

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Assessment Method ◽

Hotel Design ◽

The Past ◽

2030 Agenda ◽

Initial Stage ◽

Development Goals ◽

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was approved in 2015 by the United Nations. It is a call of action to protect our planet, end poverty and improve the lives and prospects of all. Sustainable development has been fundamental in the tourism and construction sectors in the past few decades. Nowadays, developing countries are leaders in green engineering procedures, and progressively, hotels are including sustainable standards in their designs, architecture and management. In places where tourism is the main contributor to the Gross Domestic Product, the incorporation of energy certifications is crucial. In this context, this article explores the positive implications of the application of the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) on hotels in relation to the achievement of SDGs. The study analyses the influence of BREEAM on hotel design using six case studies and examines the sustainable modifications incorporated. Qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews and by the analysis of the documentation provided. The results revealed that a BREEAM approach in the initial stage of a project will optimize the sustainability of the hotel and can help with the achievement of several of the SDGs.

Pandanarum Village Community Empowerment to Actualize Sustainable Development Goals of the Terrestrial Ecosystem

Jurnal Penelitian Sosial dan Ekonomi Kehutanan ◽

10.20886/jpsek.2020.17.3.153-164 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 153-164

Author(s):

Muhammad Reza Hudaya ◽

Eka Zuni Lusi Astuti

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Participant Observation ◽

Terrestrial Ecosystem ◽

Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽

Community Empowerment ◽

Environmental Damage ◽

Village Community ◽

Development Goals ◽

Blitar Regency has a potential terrestrial ecosystem to improve community welfare. However, the government's low commitment to manage terrestrial ecosystem can cause environmental damage. For example, damage to the terrestrial ecosystem in Pandanarum Village due to deforestation has caused natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and air temperature rise. Not only in Pandanarum village, but also the surrounding villages were also affected by the disaster. This condition led to establish an environmental-loving community called Sahabat Menanam in year 2015. Sahabat Menanam is doing some efforts to overcome the terrestrial ecosystem damage in Pandanarum through community empowerment approach. This study aims to describe the efforts of Sahabat Menanam in empowering Pandanarum community, by using qualitative methods. Data was collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The study shows that Sahabat Menanam has succeeded in empowering the Pandanarum community, which is demonstrated by an independent community through increasing knowledge and capacity to conserve terrestrial ecosystems. After the community becomes an independent society, efforts to conserve terrestrial ecosystems can be carried out in a sustainable manner by community elements themselves with or without intervention from Sahabat Menanam.

Exploring Strategies to Enhance Zakat Role to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

International Conference of Zakat ◽

10.37706/iconz.2020.226 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 295-310

Author(s):

Tri Alfiani ◽

Nashr Akbar

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Information System ◽

Delphi Method ◽

Management Development ◽

Structural Modeling ◽

Development Goals ◽

The purpose of this study is to find out what are key elements of constraint, strategies and stakeholders and to construct some strategies that may help enhance the role of zakat in achieving SDGs. This study uses a mix method, combining Delphi method and Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM) by conducting literature studies and In-depth interviews with experts, practitioners and academicians. In realizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it requires the greater role of Zakat as a financing instrument. Experts, practitioners and academicians agreed that Strategy to Enhance Zakat Role to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires synergy between stakeholders. This is in line with 17th goal of SDGs, partnerships for the goals. In managing zakat, innovation is needed by utilizing fintech in zakat information system. The process of strengthening and monitoring zakat management must go through structured strategic steps to realize the acceleration of zakat management development. Researchers provided an analysis that BAZNAS and LAZ should collaborate with related parties to collect zakat such as fintech companies and coordinate with other institutions to distribute social funds to reduce overlapping distribution and to link programs or activities with SDGs.

INTEGRATION OF THE ADIWIYATA SCHOOL PROGRAM TO REALIZE A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) IN SURAKARTA

Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews ◽

10.18510/hssr.2020.8327 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 260-267

Author(s):

Bambang Partono ◽

Ravik Karsidi ◽

Munawir Yusuf ◽

Soetarno Joyoatmojo ◽

Ryzal Perdana

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Environmental Education ◽

Waste Management ◽

School Curriculum ◽

School Program ◽

Development Goals ◽

Two Stages ◽

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this research is to find out whether the Adiwitaya school program implemented in Surakarta has been integrated with the objectives of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Methodology: The method used is qualitative research, where researchers want to know the Adiwiyata program and school curriculum. Stages of research carried out through two stages, namely: in the first stage by collecting data in the field through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Main Findings: The results of the research and discussion based on the four aspects reviewed showed that waste management in Adiwiyata schools still needs to be improved. Increased knowledge, attitudes, and skills can be through instilling the values of sustainable development transferred through environmental education. Application of this study: The implementation of research results can be used as input for policyholders within the scope of the minister of education and culture, and the minister of the environment so that the Adiwiyata program can be improved. Novelty/Originality of this study: The renewal of this research is to analyze the objectives of the adiwiyata program as part of realizing sustainable development goals. The Adiwiyata school program implements Environmental Education in the syllabus and lesson plans.

Refugees and adult education: A thematic analysis on UNESCO's latest recommendations

Andragoske studije ◽

10.5937/andstud2101057k ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 57-74

Author(s):

Zoe Karanikola ◽

Nektaria Palaiologou

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Adult Learning ◽

Lifelong Learning ◽

Thematic Analysis ◽

Lifelong Education ◽

Good Practices ◽

The Social ◽

Development Goals ◽

Face Complex

Contemporary societies are called to face complex challenges, deriving from globalization, the rapid technological evolutions, the intense demographic changes, and the social exclusion. These challenges are part of UNESCO's global mandate, as reflected in the Education 2030 Framework for Action for the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals, and have more impact on migrations and refugees. UNESCO's Global Report on Adult Learning and Education comes to play a crucial role in achieving the fourth goal of the Agenda, that of education and lifelong education. The present research, through the qualitative analysis of the text of UNESCO (GRALE 4, 2019), aims at pointing out the basic dimensions of adult refugees' education and how it can be applied. Through the analysis of the text certain thematic networks emerge, related with the participation percentages of adult refugees' participation, mapping out of policies, whose particular characteristic is the investment in lifelong learning, transmission of good practices and their evaluation.

Addressing Policy Coherence Between Health in All Policies Approach and the Sustainable Development Goals Implementation: Insights From Kenya

International Journal of Health Policy and Management ◽

10.34172/ijhpm.2020.212 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Joy Mauti ◽

Lara Gautier ◽

Faith Agbozo ◽

Veronica Shiroya ◽

Nasreen S. Jessani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Quantitative Data ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Local Level ◽

Building Blocks ◽

Health In All Policies ◽

Policy Coherence ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Background: Addressing health in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) calls for intersectoral strategies that mutually enhance both health promotion and sustainable development. Health in All Policies (HiAP) approach aims to address this as well as promote ownership among key stakeholders. Kenya was at the forefront of adopting the SDGs and has committed to the HiAP approach in its Health Policy document for the period 2014-2030. This study aims to assess how the adoption of the HiAP approach can leverage on SDGs implementation in Kenya. Methods: This is an exploratory case study using qualitative data and some descriptive quantitative data. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD’s) eight building blocks for policy coherence on sustainable development was our guiding framework. Qualitative data was derived from a review of relevant peer-reviewed and grey literature, as well as 40 key informant interviews and analyzed in NVIVO. Quantitative data was accessed from the United Nations SDG indicator database and exported to Excel. Results: Kenya has expressed a strong political commitment to achieving the SDGs and has now adopted HiAP. The study showed that Kenya can leverage on local level implementation and long-term planning horizons that it currently has in place to address the SDGs as it rolls out the HiAP approach. The SDGs could be mapped out against the sectors outlined in the Adelaide statement on HiAP. It is also possible to map out how various ministries could coordinate to effectively address HiAP and SDGs concurrently. Funding for HiAP was not addressed in the OECD framework. Conclusion: Kenya can advance a HiAP approach by leveraging the ongoing SDGs implementation. This will be made possible by facilitating coordinated intersectoral action both at national and local level. Funding for HiAP is crucial for its propagation, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and can be considered in the budgetary allocations for SDGs.

The Critical Role of the Construction Industry in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Delivering Projects for the Common Good

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13169112 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (16) ◽

pp. 9112

Author(s):

Wenmei Fei ◽

Alex Opoku ◽

Kofi Agyekum ◽

James Anthony Oppon ◽

Vian Ahmed ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Construction Industry ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Critical Role ◽

Clean Energy ◽

Comparative Review ◽

Responsible Consumption ◽

In 2015, the United Nations (UN) adopted the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development, which set out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 169 targets and 231 unique indicators as a significant initiative towards socio-economic development. The SDGs provide the construction industry with a new lens through which global needs and desires can be translated into business solutions. This paper explores the role of the construction industry in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The paper uses an explanatory sequential design with an initial quantitative instrument phase, followed by a qualitative data collection phase. Following a comparative review of the literature on the 17 SDGs, a questionnaire was designed and administered among 130 respondents, and 105 responses were received. These data were then validated through semi-structured interviews with 16 sustainable construction experts. Data obtained from the semi-structured validation interviews were analysed through side-by-side comparisons of the qualitative data with the quantitative data. The findings show that the construction industry has a critical role in achieving almost all the 17 SDGs. The roles were, however, prevalent in 10 key SDGs, namely: sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11); climate action (SDG 13); clean water and sanitation (SDG 6); responsible consumption and production (SDG 12); industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9); life on land (biodiversity) (SDG 15); gender equality (SDG 5); good health and well-being (SDG 3); affordable and clean energy (SDG 7); decent work and economic growth (SDG 8). The study confirmed the role played by the construction industry in achieving these SDGs. The findings from this study provide further insights into the ever-increasing state-of-the-art regarding the construction industry’s role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

COVID-19 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Threat to Solidarity or an Opportunity?

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12135343 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (13) ◽

pp. 5343 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Walter Leal Filho ◽

Luciana Londero Brandli ◽

Amanda Lange Salvia ◽

Lez Rayman-Bacchus ◽

Johannes Platje

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Disease Prevention ◽

Yellow Fever ◽

Developing Nations ◽

Wide Scope ◽

Major Threat ◽

The World ◽

COVID-19, as a pandemic, is impacting institutions around the world. Its scope and economic dimensions also mean that it poses a major threat towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This article discusses how the coronavirus pandemic may influence the SDGs and could affect their implementation. The methods used entail an analysis of the literature, observations and an assessment of current world trends. The results obtained point out that, while COVID-19 has become a priority to many health systems in developing nations, they still need to attend to many other existing diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and others. Further, the study shows that strong concerns in dealing with COVID-19 are disrupting other disease prevention programs. As a result, problems such as mental health are also likely to be overlooked, since the isolation of social distancing may mask or lead to an increase in the percentage of suffers. The paper suggests that, due to its wide scope and areas of influence, COVID-19 may also jeopardize the process of the implementation of the SDGs. It sends a cautious warning about the need to continue to put an emphasis on the implementation of the SDGs, so that the progress achieved to date is not endangered.

Digital Government Strategies for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Pakistan

10.20944/preprints202105.0725.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

M. Irfanullah Arfeen ◽

Demetrios Saranti

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Best Practices ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Qualitative Data Analysis Software

Research Study ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Digital Government ◽

Development Goals ◽

The research study examines the Digital government strategies of different countries and compare it with the Digital Pakistan Policy 2018. Different countries focus on the different factors/themes as per requirement of their countries and need of their citizens. Therefore, a requirement for re-search that compares the different digital government strategies has been identified. Secondary data on eGovernment strategies of different governments have been examined to investigate best practices in other countries. The qualitative data analysis software program NVivo has been used to facilitate code-based analysis of different digital government strategies. The findings and recommendations can be successfully utilized for the improvement of digital government strate-gies and its alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.

Towards implementation of sustainable development goals (SDG) in developing nations: A useful funding framework

International Area Studies Review ◽

10.1177/2233865917743357 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 3-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Temidayo Olabode Akenroye ◽

Håvard Mokleiv Nygård ◽

Ama Eyo

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Developing Nations ◽

Sustainable Development Goal ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Development Goal ◽

Priority Areas ◽

2030 Agenda ◽

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is impressive in its breadth. However, the extensive nature of the agenda presents countries with a set of challenges. In particular, few if any countries will be able to focus on all goals in parallel, yet the agenda offers little clear guidance on how each country can determine their priority areas of focus and funding arrangements for such priority areas. Presently, few efforts have been made to analyse and examine the significance or importance of each sustainable development goal (SDG) and target for individual countries. More importantly, there is the challenge that governments would need to find the finances to fund the goals. Inevitably, politicians and policy makers in financially constrained countries are asking: what levers can we actually use to implement the SDGs efficiently and effectively? In this paper, we develop a simple framework that can help countries in leveraging existing budget resources to guide funding for the implementation of SDGs.