Global sustainable development report 2023 : times of crisis, times of change science for accelerating transformations to sustainable development
The report emphasizes the urgent need for transformative actions to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, highlighting the interconnected crises affecting global progress and the role of science in facilitating necessary changes.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | UN. Department Of Economic And Social Affairs |
| Publication date: | 2023 |
| Authors: | Independent Group Of Scientists Appointed By The Secretary-general |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved a comprehensive review of existing literature, scenario projections, and data analysis to assess progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and identify transformative actions needed to accelerate progress. It synthesized insights from various stakeholders, including scientists, policymakers, and civil society, to develop a framework for understanding interlinkages between the goals and the impact of current crises.
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Key Insights
The 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report outlines the critical importance of accelerating transformations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It highlights that despite some progress, the world is significantly off track due to multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, rising conflicts, and climate change. These challenges have exacerbated existing inequalities and hindered progress on key targets such as poverty eradication, food security, and climate action. The report emphasizes the need for urgent and coordinated efforts across all sectors to embrace transformative changes. It presents a framework of six entry points—human well-being, sustainable economies, food systems, energy decarbonization, urban development, and global environmental commons—along with five levers for transformation: governance, economy and finance, science and technology, individual and collective action, and capacity-building. By leveraging these frameworks, the report argues that countries can implement effective strategies to overcome barriers and achieve the SDGs. The report also stresses the importance of inclusivity and collaboration among governments, civil society, and the private sector to ensure that no one is left behind in the pursuit of sustainable development.
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Categories: 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | New | York | | UN, | 2023 publication year | biodiversity | climate change | energy transition | food security | governance | inequality | poverty eradication | social protection | sustainable development | urban development