SDSN’s Senior Working Group on the European Green Deal is excited to announce the launch of its 3rd annual report, "Transforming Our World: Interdisciplinary Insights on the Sustainable Development Goals", at the 28th Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, 27th to 30th June, in Limassol, Cyprus. The programme's overview is available here. To view the programme's booklet, please click here. Read the full article here.
This latest report, constructed by top-tier academics and stakeholders, delivers an interdisciplinary analysis of sustainable development. It seeks to highlight the importance of an integrative approach in implementing the SDGs and European Green Deal, and present strategies to promote the realization of a green and digital future.
Extending upon the remarks from our previous reports in 2021 and 2022, our most recent report delves further into the complexities of sustainable development. This year’s report highlights multidisciplinary perspectives and practical findings that can effectively inform policy-making decisions aimed at tackling these challenges. The report underscores the importance of region-specific sustainable development approaches, with the European Union's role as a pivotal player in the global scene being particularly highlighted.
Building on the framework of our previous reports, it expands the narrative around the interconnectedness of natural capital, social capital, and cultural heritage. Moreover, it explores the pivotal role of green jobs and digital transition as the propellers of sustainable development, a topic touched upon in our previous reports.
Furthermore, the report extends the financial discussions in our 2022’s report to include private sector's role in financing the SDGs, identifying SDG content in financial asset portfolios, and emphasising the potential of carbon farming and voluntary carbon markets. Essentially, "Transforming Our World: Interdisciplinary Insights on the Sustainable Development Goals" takes our previous discussions forward and offers a comprehensive resource for those committed to achieving a sustainable and equitable future. It highlights the complexities and interconnections between different dimensions of sustainable development, providing policymakers and stakeholders with the knowledge to make informed decisions and targeted actions in the face of our time's complex challenges.
