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Seeram Ramakrishna1, Wayne Hu2, Rajan Jose3
1Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Circular Economy and Sustainability
|August 15, 2022
Summary
Periodic analyses of sustainability research are crucial for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). This study reveals research and funding gaps, particularly in engineering, hindering progress on global sustainability objectives.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Social Science
- Economics
Background:
- Tracking progress on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) requires periodic analysis of global sustainability research.
- Understanding research trends, geographical distribution, multidisciplinarity, and cross-border collaborations is essential for identifying gaps and areas needing attention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in sustainability research, including geographical distribution, multidisciplinarity, international collaboration, and funding allocation across UNSDGs.
- To investigate publication and funding trends in lifecycle assessment as a key aspect of resource sustainability and circular economy.
- To identify research and funding gaps hindering the successful delivery of UNSDGs.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications and patents related to sustainability.
- Trend analysis of research output, geographical distribution, and collaboration patterns.
- Analysis of funding distribution across different UNSDGs and research areas, including lifecycle assessment.
Main Results:
- Sustainability research output and patents show exponential growth, indicating increasing importance.
- Major research contributions originate from social sciences, business, and economics, with lower input from engineering disciplines.
- Funding is unevenly distributed, with a significant focus on energy security and climate change, leaving other SDGs underfunded.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps exist in sustainability research and funding, particularly concerning engineering contributions and equitable distribution across all UNSDGs.
- Addressing these gaps is critical for achieving global sustainability objectives and the successful implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Further research and strategic funding allocation are necessary to foster comprehensive sustainability solutions and technological advancements.
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