التقدم المحرز في تحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة في سنغافورة ولبنان: التحديات والمسارات (دراسة مقارنة)

The article explores the relationship between geopolitical security and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in countries with different levels of economic development, with a special focus on transition economies. Geopolitical security is assessed through the Voice and Accountability, Control of Corruption and Government Effectiveness indicators from the World Governance Indicators (WGI) 2023, while progress on the SDGs is measured by the SDG Index Score and individual goal scores from the Sustainable Development Report 2024. Using a multi-level methodology that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, the study finds a strong positive correlation (r=0.78, p<0.01) between political stability, including civil liberties, and overall SDG progress. Countries with high Voice and Accountability scores, such as Finland (1.6326, SDG 86.8) and Denmark (1.6647, SDG 85.7), are leading the way, while countries with low scores, such as Afghanistan (-1.8529, SDG 49.0), are lagging far behind. Regression analysis based on the corresponding model confirms the significant impact of controlling corruption on Goal 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions, β1=0.65β1=0.65, p<0.01) and Goal 8 (Decent work, β1=0.38β1=0.38, p<0.01), as well as good governance on Goal 3 (Health, β2=0.42β2=0.42, p<0.01). A qualitative analysis of transition countries such as Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and Kazakhstan shows that governance reforms, including anti-corruption measures, EU integration, and judicial reforms, contribute to SDG progress despite limited civil liberties. For example, Ukraine (SDG 76.5) and Moldova (SDG 78.6) perform better than expected on their Voice and Accountability indicators. The thematic analysis of the reports and the content analysis of public sentiment emphasize the importance of combining domestic reforms with international support. The results show that sustainable development strategies in transition countries should focus on strengthening civil liberties, digitalizing government services, and engaging the public. The study fills a gap in the literature by offering differentiated recommendations for countries with different institutional contexts, and lays the groundwork for further analysis of the long-term dynamics of geopolitical security and the SDGs.

Mapping sustainability reporting research with the UN's sustainable development goal

Purpose. This paper synthesizes empirical evidence on how to strengthen warehouse-centred supply chains in post-conflict economies facing damaged infrastructure, intermittent access, and volatile demand. Methodology. A systematic review of 15 protocol-verified empirical and simulation studies is conducted, coding contexts, warehouse interventions, and outcomes such as response time, service level/OTIF, inventory stability, delivery days, and unit logistics costs, with limited random-effects aggregation when comparable metrics are available. Results. Robust effects are identified for warehouse prepositioning, temporary or modular depots, lateral transshipment policies, and multi-echelon inventory control, which collectively reduce response times, increase service levels, and stabilise supply with moderate cost impacts. Digital enablers such as offline-capable warehouse management systems and energy‑autonomous facilities further enhance performance under grid and connectivity failures, though quantitative evidence remains sparse. Theoretical contribution. The review integrates the four-R flexibility perspective with the resilience capacities of absorption, adaptation, and recovery, showing how specific warehouse design and control levers operationalise resilience in the recovery phase of humanitarian and essential goods supply chains. Practical implications. The paper proposes a phased implementation roadmap for practitioners in post‑conflict settings, distinguishing quick wins in the first 0–3 months, network reconfiguration over 3–12 months, and longer‑term investments beyond 12 months to embed digital and energy autonomy in warehouse networks. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 2: Zero Hunger; SDG 3: Good Health and Well‑Being; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

This study assesses the alignment of tourism management practices in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, it focuses on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). The research evaluates tourism types, facilities, annual tourist arrivals, and accreditation of providers within Local Government Units (LGUs). Key management practices examined include planning, infrastructure development, economic and environmental initiatives, marketing, community engagement, and sustainability efforts. Findings reveal that tourism in Nueva Ecija is predominantly ecotourism-based, with emerging potential in adventure, religious, and agro-tourism. While the region possesses various facilities and increasing tourist arrivals, gaps exist in infrastructure, marketing, and community involvement. Most tourism establishments are Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited, yet participation in national tourism bodies remains limited. Alignment with the SDGs is moderate; SDG 15 (Life on Land) is strongly supported, while SDG 12, SDG 13, and SDG 14 show emerging alignment. Influencing factors include government policies, stakeholder collaboration, tourist preferences, and economic and environmental conditions. The study culminates in a proposed strategic plan for enhancing tourism’s SDG alignment, recommending improvements in infrastructure, community engagement, sustainability practices, marketing, and governance to foster inclusive and resilient tourism development. These findings provide actionable insights for local and global contexts, supporting sustainable tourism growth.

<p>The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) are a set of 17 goals that was released by the United Nations (UN) in 2015. Each goal has a target figure that countries and, ideally, the world should aim to reach in order to create sustainability within that sector for current and future generations. Seven years after the SDGs were released, thousands of studies and academic articles have promoted the SDGs, as well as regular updates that have been released by the UN on goal progress specific to each country. In addition, multiple studies have highlighted synergies and tradeoffs between SDGs that have the potential to significantly influence goal completion (Biggeri et. Al, 2019; Moyer & Bohl, 2019; Jose-Serrano, 2022; Zhao et. al, 2021). With this information in mind, this study aims to conduct a large-scale network analysis of research articles concerning SDG progress to answer the following questions: Which SDGs receive the most attention from researchers? What are the perceptions in academia regarding the synergies/ trade-offs between the SDGs? The network analysis will be conducted using the search engine SCOPUS resulting in hundreds of retrieved papers for each category within the SDGs. Results from this study will be compared to current SDG progress and known synergies and tradeoffs within the SDGs in order to determine how the perception of the SDGs compare with research conclusions and known SDG goal progress. This information will serve as an indication of which goals, synergies, or tradeoffs researchers and industries are aware of and readily researching and which of these categories needs more attention within academic circles. The ultimate goal for this research is that the results can be used as a tool to advocate for what SDG research is most needed in order for SDG goals to reach completion by 2030.</p>

Transboundary impacts on SDG progress across Chinese cities: A spatial econometric analysis

Open educational resources (OER) and some of the United Nations sustainable development goals

This article analyses sustainable development goals based on selected indicators to capture the progress of SDGs among the South Asian countries. The selected indicators are used to explore countries achievements of SDGs since its adoption in 2015 and challenges of achieving specific SDG. This study adopts various methods including trend analysis, ranking and comparative analysis to analyse the progress of SDGs among the countries. The findings reveal that although SDG1 is progressing, still one third of the world poor population lives in south Asia where India (37.2%) was found highest poverty headcount based on $3.20/day followed by Nepal (33.4%) and Bangladesh (33.2%). The findings also portray that majority south Asian countries spend less than 4% of their GDP on education and health which hindrances the progress of SDG indicators. Moreover, many countries are still far reaching from the environmental sustainability indicators such as CO2 emission per capita, air pollution and forest coverage. Overall, though the countries have achieved some positive progress in particular SDG but majority SDGs including 1, 5, 8, 11, 14-17 remain challenges for achieving the target. Therefore, this study suggests to promote policies and initiatives targeting specific SDG by the countries for achieving the SDGs by 2030.

Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) is a critical means of livelihood for many, particularly in Ghana's rural mining communities, providing substantial financial support for households. However, illegal ASM activities have engendered pervasive apprehensions due to their adverse environmental repercussions and sustainability impediments. This review examines the positive benefits as well as the negative implications of illegal ASM on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), drawing on empirical evidence from primary research articles and grey literature. This review paper used a systematic approach to gather and analyse relevant literature. An extensive literature search was conducted across databases, including Web of Science Core Collection, EMBASE, GEOBASE, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, focusing on peer-reviewed journal publications and relevant grey literature. The inclusion criteria focused on key themes relevant to the topic, while the exclusion criteria eliminated content that did not meet standards, including doubtful or predatory sources. The data extraction summarised findings and conclusions to highlight trends and gaps. A qualitative synthesis provided an overview and a potential guide for future research. The findings reveal that illegal ASM has resulted in significant contamination of freshwater resources. Analysis of water samples found concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) permissible limits, with values of 0.28, 0.13, 0.30, and 0.03mg/l, respectively. Similarly, sediment analysis demonstrated concentrations of these heavy metals above sediment quality guidelines, with 22.92mg/kg for arsenic, 5.41mg/kg for cadmium, 98.01mg/kg for lead, and 0.81mg/kg for mercury. Furthermore, specific river sediment concentrations surpassed guideline values, particularly in the Birim River and others. Over the period from April 2013 to June 2024, approximately 377 artisanal small-scale miners perished due to mine pit collapses. Additionally, a 25% reduction in forest cover has occurred in Southwestern Ghana within the last decade, with artisanal mining activities impacting an estimated 2,700 hectares of land and encroaching on 800 hectares of protected areas. Notwithstanding the beneficial contributions of ASM to SDG 1 and 2, namely job creation and income generation for rural mining communities, the detrimental impacts of ASM appear to surpass the benefits. Illegal ASM disrupts progress towards numerous SDGs, including SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below Water, and SDG 15: Life on Land. This review calls for stakeholders, especially governments, to address small-scale mining's problems. ASM offers economic benefits, but its adverse impact on health, environment, and sustainability requires balanced regulation and support for sustainable practices. Responsible policymaking is crucial as ASM grows globally, with major impacts on local communities and the environment. Policymakers must work with ASM operators, civil society, and experts to develop and implement a plan that promotes responsible mining, protects the environment, and secures the long-term viability of this key economic activity.

Research background: The realization of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8 hinges on the sustained growth of both the economy and the global employment outlook. In order to ensure progress in fostering inclusive and equitable growth and employment opportunities, it is essential to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the SDG findings across all relevant subtargets. Purpose of the article: This study provides an in-depth analysis of the research surrounding SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), emphasizing its pivotal role in sustainable development. Methods: Utilizing the PRISMA framework and BERTopic method, it explores the intricate interconnections between SDG 8 and other goals, such as reducing inequalities (SDG 10), clean energy (SDG 7), climate action (SDG 13), poverty alleviation (SDG 1), and innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9). Findings & value added: The findings emphasize the importance of subtarget 8.1 (sustained per capita growth) and subtarget 8.5 (full employment and decent work for all). Additionally, the study underscores the need for policies supporting resource efficiency and sustainable consumption (subtarget 8.4), while green innovation and the digital economy are strongly linked to subtarget 8.2 (enhanced productivity through technological upgrading). Ensuring that economic growth is inclusive and equitable, as outlined in subtarget 8.3, is crucial for reducing inequalities. Policymakers must balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, promoting decent work conditions (subtarget 8.8) and adopting green technologies. These findings offer valuable insights for advancing SDG 8, ensuring that economic progress benefits all segments of society while safeguarding natural resources and fostering long-term prosperity.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015, are binding targets for monitoring the sustainable status of all countries in the world. Developing localized SDGs indicator systems, assessing SDGs progress comprehensively, and creating policy tools have gradually become the hotspots of scientific research and practical application of the SDGs. To systematically sort out the research status of the SDGs progress and identify problematic gaps, this paper uses bibliometric methods to analyse the scientific knowledge mapping of SDGs research, sort out the general characteristics, scientific cooperation, cutting-edge hotspots and future research trends of SDGs research. Besides, this paper promotes the integration of academic research into concrete practice by linking it to mainstream SDGs progress reports. The results show that: ① The amount of SDGs research literature in 2015–2022 is on a growing trend, and the existing research is characterised by multidisciplinary crossover. Research institutions such as Utrecht University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have contributed the most to SDGs research. ② The research hotspots include the SDGs practice of different responsible subjects, the comprehensive assessment of the progress of SDGs, the scientific research of SDGs indicators, and the research on the interaction between the goals of SDGs. ③ Environmental issues, indicators, energy transition, education and agriculture are the hot directions of SDGs research. Energy saving and carbon reduction, sustainable practices of supply chain management, and promoting the progress of environmental dimension goals are the focus of subsequent research. According to the results of the bibliometric analysis, future SDGs research should pay attention to strengthening multi-party cooperation, using innovative technologies to support the assessment of SDGs progress, and formulating sustainable development strategies.

This paper considers noise and its control in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainable development involves the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social equity, and the UN SDGs describe the major development challenges in these pursuits. The SDG Framework comprises 17 broad goals, that cover a wide range of issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, climate, responsible consumption, and production, amongst others. Although noise and its management are not clearly identified in any of the 17 goals, this paper posits that noise is an issue cross-cutting through almost all of the goals. Through the lens of the SDGs, this paper summarizes how a failure to adequately address noise presents a significant challenge to the realization of sustainable development. This paper considers noise and its control, in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainable development involves the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality and social equity, and the UN SDGs describe the major development challenges in these pursuits. The SDG Framework comprises of 17 broad goals, that cover a wide range of issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, climate, responsible consumption and production, amongst others. Although noise and its management are not clearly identified in any of the 17 goals, this paper posits that noise is an issue cross-cutting through almost all of the goals. Through the lens of the SDGs, this paper summarizes how a failure to address noise presents a significant challenge to the realization of these goals.

The effectiveness of eco-taxation in driving green innovation and sustainability in the European Union (EU) remains a contested issue, with critics arguing that it may burden businesses and compromise competitiveness. This study examines how eco-taxation and financial development interact to influence green innovation and environmental sustainability across EU member states, while accounting for the moderating effect of economic growth. Panel data spanning 2010 to 2022 is used, and the System Generalised Method of Moments (GMM) estimator is employed to tackle endogeneity and dynamic relationships. The findings reveal that eco-taxation significantly promotes green innovation, especially in financially developed economies. Moreover, economic growth supports sustainability when aligned with robust environmental policies, but may lead to resource stress in their absence. By situating the findings within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the study contributes to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Specifically, it advocates for integrated policy frameworks that align eco-taxation with green finance (SDG 8 & 9), innovation strategies (SDG 9), sustainable production and resource efficiency (SDG 12), and climate resilience (SDG 13). Furthermore, it underscores the role of targeted R&D investments, enhanced financial instruments, and strengthened public–private partnerships (SDG 17) in supporting the EU's green transition while preserving economic resilience.

Background Participation in society is the cornerstone to living a meaningful, connected, and healthy life. Persons with complex communication needs, however, often have restricted opportunities to participate in everyday contexts and situations. Reasons for this include societal attitudinal barriers, as well as limited knowledge and skills about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to enhance participation. Enhancing participation of persons with complex communication needs requires a holistic and multi-faceted approach. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with their disability-inclusive agenda provide an impetus for shaping the approach of the Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (CAAC) in enhancing participation of persons with complex communication needs in South Africa. Purpose This paper aims to provide a reflective description and application of the work conducted by the CAAC in addressing the SDGs in South Africa. Result Research and training conducted by the CAAC is shown to be aligned to five SDGs, namely zero hunger (SDG 2), good health and well-being (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) and peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), with a focus on reaching these goals in order to benefit persons with complex communication needs. Conclusion The paper demonstrates that, despite some gains in addressing the SDGs, research and clinical practice still needs to be on these and the remaining SDGs. Furthermore, there is a need to also find ways to integrate the SDGs to ensure participation of persons with complex communication needs in major life activities and society.

Ecosystem carbon sequestration service (ECSS) is the benefits humans derive from the ecosystem carbon sequestration process, which is key to regulating climate, stabilising the natural foundation for development, and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. However, how ECSS contributes to the SDGs still needs to be discovered. Here, based on downscaling localisation SDG indicators, regression methods, and mechanism analysis, we identified the contribution of ECSS to the SDGs, taking China’s Loess Plateau (LP) region as an example. The results showed that the LP made higher progress on resource and environmental SDGs, such as SDGs 13, 12, 6, and 7 (climate, consumption and production, water, and energy) in the last two decades. As for the relationships between ECSS and SDGs, the progress of SDGs 6, 7, 13 and 15 (water, energy, climate, and ecosystems) showed positive linear responses to ECSS. The response of SDGs 1, 4, 8, and 12 (poverty reduction, education, economic growth, and consumption and production) to ECSS showed a threshold when the standardised ECSS value was 0.11. To improve ECSS for a more sustainable ecological foundation underpinning the SDGs, ECSS management should be improved to protect the ecosystem carbon pool and improve carbon sequestration function, as well as to promote the social-ecological co-benefits. This work links carbon sequestration service to sustainable development and can help in leveraging nature’s contributions towards carbon neutrality and the 2030 Agenda.