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Peer-reviewed Article
In Microplastics
Author:
Mahagama Gedara Yohan Lasantha Mahagamage
Sachith Gihan Gamage
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Shehan Kaushalya Rathnayake
Thejani Abeynayaka
Chathura Welivitiya
Lahiru Udumalagala
Chathura Rajitha
Supun Suranjith
Synthetic fibers are widely used in daily life due to their durability, elasticity, low cost, and ease of use. The textile industry is the primary source of synthetic microfibers, as these materials are mostly used in production processes. Globally, plastic pollution has been identified as a major environmental threat in this era, since plastics...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Nature Communications
Author:
Prajal
Pradhan
Nina
Weitz
Vassilis
Daioglou
Gabriel
Abrahão
Cameron
Allen
Geanderson
Ambrósio
Frederike
Arp
Furqan
Asif
Therese
Bennich
Tim
Benton
Frank
Biermann
Min
Cao
Henrik
Carlsen
Fang
Chen
Min
Chen
Michiel
Daams
Jonathan
Dawes
Shobhakar
Dhakal
Elisabeth
Gilmore
Luis
Javier Miguel González
Klaus
Hubacek
Yuanchao
Hu
Wander
Jager
Samir
KC
Norman
Kearney
Utkarsh
Ashok Khot
Teun
Kluck
Shridhar
Kulkarni
Julia
Leininger
Chaohui
Li
Jing
Li
Hermann
Lotze-Campen
Gonzalo
Parrado-Hernando
Matteo
Pedercini
Ram
Kumar Phuyal
Christina
Prell
Arpan
Rijal
Vanessa
Schweizer
FransJ
Sijtsma
Bjoern
Soergel
Nathalie
Spittler
Detlef
van Vuuren
Anne
Warchold
Eartha
Weber
Birka
Wicke
Oscar
Widerberg
Rienne
Wilts
Christopher
Wingens
Chaoyang
Wu
Qiang
Xing
Jin
Yan
Zifeng
Yuan
Caroline
Zimm
The integrated and indivisible nature of the SDGs is facing implementation challenges due to the silo approaches. We present the three interconnected foci (SDG interactions, modeling, and tools) at the science-policy interface to address these challenges. Accounting for them will support accelerated SDG progress, operationalizing the integration...
Translation of non-IGES Material
Author:
International Resource Panel
本書は、2024年2月UNEA6にて発表された、世界資源アウトルック(GRO)2024の内容をコンパクトにまとめた政策決定者向け要約(SPM:Summary for Policymakers)の日本語版。7つの地域、4つの所得国グループに及ぶ180カ国について、利用可能な最善のデータ、モデリングおよび評価を動員し、我々の資源利用の動向、影響、分配効果に関する分析をまとめるとともに、負の傾向を逆転させ、人類を持続可能な軌道へ乗せる可能性についても考察している。 資源利用量の増加が3つの地球危機(気候変動・生物多様性の喪失・汚染)の主な要因となっている。我々の経済活動のための物質資源の採取・加工は、過去50年間で3倍に増加、現在、温室効果ガス排出量の55%以上、粒子状物質(PM...
Commentary (Op. Ed)
IISD SDG Knowledge Hub Commentary
As the 2030 deadline for achieving the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws near, the lack of measurable progress is cause for concern. However, qualitative advancements at the local level provide a hopeful perspective for continued development beyond 2030. Cities, in particular, are pivotal in driving the global...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Journal of Climate Change
Author:
Kamod Kanwar
Rathore
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shruti
Kanga
Bhartendu
Sajan
Gowhar
Meraj
Saurabh
Singh
This study examines the spatial and temporal variations of key air pollutants in Rajsamand District, Rajasthan, from January 2015 to December 2019, using Sentinel-5P TROPOMI data. The pollutants analysed include carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), formaldehyde (HCHO), sulphur dioxide (SO2), methane (CH4), and aerosols. The findings reveal...
Data or Tool
Author:
Koji
Mitomori
Yuka
Nambae
Junko
Morizane
Yasuhiro
Kasuya
IGES published “ Case studies of domestic initiatives that have synergistic impacts on climate change, biodiversity and the SDGs” at the Forth Global Climate and SDG Synergy Conference held at UN Headquarters during the UN High Level Political Forum 2023. In April 2024, the research project “Synergies and Trade-offs for transformative actions...
Presentation
GlobalGoals2024
Author:
SDGs are off track, but the HLPF’s follow-up and review (FUR) process, especially reviews of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), does not systematically examine the reasons. This paper recommends that SDG progress reviews should focus more on analysing national SDG implementation policies and budgets. Regarding the environment, for example, this...
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Briefing Note
Based on UN Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2) resolution 5/14 'Ending plastic pollution', adopted in March 2022, a legally binding international instrument on plastic pollution is to be developed. The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on plastic pollution has started and INC4 was organised in April 2024. This article analyses the...
Peer-reviewed Article
In Sustainable Development
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This paper explores a key implementation issue for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – whether to use integrated approaches or prioritize some goals. The scientific community generally recommends integrated approaches but has little clear guidance on concrete implementation. This paper reaches two main conclusions. First, environmental...