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Måns Nilsson1, Elinor Chisholm2, David Griggs3,4
11Stockholm Environment Institute, Sweden and Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.
Sustainability Science
|December 15, 2018
Summary
Understanding interactions between Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial for integrated decision-making. This study presents a framework to map and assess these SDG interactions, highlighting context-dependent factors and future opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Policy Analysis
- Sustainable Development Studies
Background:
- Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires understanding interactions, including trade-offs and co-benefits.
- A gap exists in systematic approaches for analyzing interactions across the SDGs.
- The 2030 Agenda necessitates improved methods for SDG interaction assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize insights from applying a novel conceptual framework for mapping and assessing SDG interactions.
- To analyze how SDG interactions are influenced by factors like geography, resources, time, and governance.
- To discuss the potential, barriers, and opportunities for applying this framework in research and policy.
Main Methods:
- Application of a new conceptual framework with a defined typology and characterization approach.
- Synthesis of experiences from an international research study focusing on health, energy, and ocean SDGs.
- Analysis of context-specific factors influencing SDG interactions.
Main Results:
- The study demonstrates a systematic approach to mapping and characterizing SDG interactions.
- Identified key factors (geographical context, resource endowments, time horizon, governance) influencing SDG interactions.
- Provided insights into the application of the framework across different SDG domains.
Conclusions:
- A systematic approach is essential for understanding and managing SDG interactions.
- Contextual factors significantly shape the nature and impact of SDG interactions.
- A global SDG Interactions Knowledge Platform could facilitate research, policy, and knowledge aggregation.
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