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Impact2030 Initiative: Impacts of Action on SDGs

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 5037

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Jose Manuel Diaz-Sarachaga

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GTDS Research Group, Universidad de Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
Interests: sustainable urban development; sustainability assessment frameworks; smart cities; rural revitalization; corporate social responsibility; social entrepreneurship; urban resilience; sustainable construction; sustainability governance

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by 193 countries in September 2015 with the goal of achieving before 2030 the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that represent the major challenges humankind must face in terms of society, economy, environment and governance. Progress towards the SDGs is monitored by a set of 231 indicators that are assessed periodically. In this vein, a wide range of tools, frameworks and systems have also been developed in addition to the SDG indicators to provide data to be reported through global initiatives led by United Nations, such as the SDG Index and Dashboard Report released yearly.

Although the evaluation of the SDGs is an issue that has been addressed, positive and negative impacts caused by the implementation of the 2030 Agenda pose a pending question to be examined by academia. Aiming to bridge this gap, this Special Issue calls for relevant contributions in the field of sustainability that analyse how this global initiative has impacted society, the economy, the environment and institutions. Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Taking as the main reference the SDGs, aspects such as poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, employment, economic growth, industry, water, cities, ecosystems, and so on can be reviewed. However, the cross-cutting nature of the 2030 Agenda enables us to extend the range of topics to those that can also be affected by the 169 SDG targets including culture, enterprises, circular economy, smart cities, rural realm, capacity building, etc.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Jose Manuel Diaz-Sarachaga
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • sustainability assessment
  • social impact
  • sustainability implementation plans
  • gender equality
  • poverty alleviation
  • social inclusiveness
  • climate change
  • social welfare
  • corporate social responsibility

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Developing International Collaboration Indicators in Fisheries Remote Sensing Research to Achieve SDG 14 and 17
by Chia-Hsiang Chen and Kuo-Wei Yen
Sustainability 2023, 15(18), 14031; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151814031 - 21 Sep 2023
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Remote sensing technology significantly contributes to fisheries management and marine ecosystem preservation. The development disparities among countries create gaps that hinder sustainable fisheries and ecosystem protection. Assessing progress and efforts across regions and countries is crucial for sustainable development. Effective measurement methods are [...] Read more.
Remote sensing technology significantly contributes to fisheries management and marine ecosystem preservation. The development disparities among countries create gaps that hinder sustainable fisheries and ecosystem protection. Assessing progress and efforts across regions and countries is crucial for sustainable development. Effective measurement methods are used to identify shortcomings, guide academic development, and strengthen partnerships. Tracking and highlighting partnership achievements is challenging due to the difficulties in quantification. The objective of this study is to create indicators for evaluating the community of international academic cooperation. We analyzed and examined the trend in national efforts and international partnerships before and after the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were released in 2015 using bibliometric methods and bibliographic information from the Web of Science (WoS). The results show that tracking the progress and evolution of international collaborations in fisheries remote sensing research can be facilitated by employing quantitative indicators that measure international cooperation among coauthors, institutions, and countries. Additionally, the number of partnerships in each country displays a significant relationship with the country’s level of national development. A comparison of indicators developed by actors with different orientations can be used as a strategic reference for developing partnerships among countries. Academic research in developing countries that rely heavily on fisheries plays a critical role in preserving life below water (SDG 14). The achievement of this SDG can be enhanced through global partnerships (SDG 17). Full article
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Bolstering the Impact of Social Entrepreneurship and Poverty Alleviation for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
by Oluwatosin Esther Arejiogbe, Chinonye Love Moses, Odunayo Paul Salau, Oluwakemi Oluwafunmilayo Onayemi, Solomon Agada Agada, Augustina Esitse Dada and Oluwakemi Titilope Obisesan
Sustainability 2023, 15(8), 6673; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086673 - 14 Apr 2023
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Social entrepreneurship has gained increasing attention as a means to address social problems, including poverty, in Nigeria. Poverty is a major challenge in Nigeria, with a poverty rate of over 40%. Poverty alleviation is critical to achieving sustainable development in the country. Social [...] Read more.
Social entrepreneurship has gained increasing attention as a means to address social problems, including poverty, in Nigeria. Poverty is a major challenge in Nigeria, with a poverty rate of over 40%. Poverty alleviation is critical to achieving sustainable development in the country. Social entrepreneurship can play a key role in addressing poverty by creating jobs, providing access to goods and services, and promoting economic growth. Hence, this study examines bolstering the impact of social entrepreneurship and poverty alleviation for sustainable development in Nigeria. The research focuses primarily on fostering economic, social, and environmental improvements, as well as improving people’s lives. Three hypotheses were formulated to help accomplish the primary objectives of the study. The Opportunity-Based Entrepreneurship Theory, Social Network Theory, and Schumpeterian Theory of Innovation were used to explain the objective of the study. In this study, a purposive sampling technique was used, and 300 copies of structured questionnaires were administered to selected social entrepreneurs of which 262 copies were retrieved and used for the analysis. The data were analyzed using structural and measurement models, and the path coefficient was determined using PLS-SEM. The significance level was calculated using the bootstrapping method. The results from the test of hypotheses showed that; the most significant predictor of poverty alleviation is social innovation (β = 0.376, p < 0.05), followed by the social value (β = 0.314, p < 0.05), and finally, social impact (β = 0.231, p < 0.05). This study concludes that social innovation is fundamental for empowering individuals and communities to lift themselves out of poverty and achieve long-term prosperity. The study recommends that to promote sustainable social entrepreneurship and poverty alleviation in Nigeria, the government can create policies and programs that support social innovation, such as providing access to funding, business training, and mentorship. The government can also collaborate with entrepreneurs and organizations to promote their initiatives and create a supportive ecosystem for social entrepreneurship. Full article
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