Viewpoint: accelerating the implementation of the SDGs
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
ISSN: 1467-6370
Article publication date: 16 March 2020
Issue publication date: 22 April 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe the need to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the actions needed to reach them. In particular, it outlines a variety of actions which higher education institutions may undertake, to take an active part in the process.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper presents an analysis of the trajectory leading to the SDGs, their relevance and the problems seen in the implementation.
Findings
There are many needs to be met to implement the SDGs, and there is a perceived need to accelerate their implementation.
Originality/value
The viewpoint tackles the complexity inherent to the implementation of the SDGs and points out some of the needs to be met, so as to enable their implementation.
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Citation
Leal Filho, W. (2020), "Viewpoint: accelerating the implementation of the SDGs", International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. 21 No. 3, pp. 507-511. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-01-2020-0011
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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