Navigating the Challenges of Sustainability in the Food Processing Chain: Insights into Energy Interventions to Reduce Footprint by Orlando Corigliano, Pietropaolo Morrone, Angelo Algieri

“…In light of the projected population growth and increasing food demand, the study advocates for a paradigm shift towards more sustainable and resilient food production practices, adopting energy-efficient technologies, promoting sustainable dietary habits, and strengthening global cooperation among stakeholders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Investigations have revealed that the food system is highly energy-intensive, accounting for approximately 30% of total energy consumption (200 EJ per year). …”
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Indicators of  sustainable development of  the economic ecosystem of  the territory by E. V. Popov, I. P. Chelak, S. A. Kavetskiy

“…A review of scientific literature and other materials related to the sustainable development of the territories and implementation of the sustainable development goals at the national level shows that there is a need to consider aspects of the sustainable development of the territories: social and economic. …”
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The Role of Nature Reserves in Ecosystem Services and Urban Ecological Sustainable Development by Haoyu Wu, Fei Song, Haifu Li, Junbo Bai, Lijuan Cui, Fangli Su, Zahra Kalantari, Carla Sofia Ferreira

“…Ecological source areas were identified, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) score was calculated to systematically evaluate the contribution of nature reserves. …”
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Current practices and key challenges associated with the adoption of resilient, circular, and sustainable food supply chain for smallholder farmers to mitigate food loss by Jessika Milagros Vásquez Neyra, Jessika Milagros Vásquez Neyra, Mirza Marvel Cequea, Valentina Gomes Haensel Schmitt

“…This approach addresses identified gaps and contributes to food security, environmental sustainability, and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).…”
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Physical safety climate, safety practices and perceived well-being of informal solid waste collectors in the Cape Coast Metropolis by Samuel Maneen, Nkosi Nkosi Botha, Mustapha Amoadu, Edward Wilson Ansah

“…We suggest that Ghana’s quest to achieve Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6 and 8 will be hard to attain unless every worker’s health and well-being is taken seriously.…”
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Biomass to biofuel: Impacts and mitigation of environmental, health, and socioeconomic challenges by Prangon Chowdhury, Nafisa Anjum Mahi, Rahbaar Yeassin, Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury, Omar Farrok

“…The paper also emphasizes the alignment of biofuels with several sustainable development goals (SDGs), notably SDG 7 and SDG 13, while identifying trade-offs impacting SDG 2 and SDG 15. …”
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Evaluating the dynamics of fee-free higher education in South Africa: a causal loop diagram approach  [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved] by Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Tlotlo Ramasu

“…Furthermore, the study aligns with global goals, particularly Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), as well as the African Agenda 2063’s focus on human capital development. …”
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Technological innovation, trade openness, natural resources, clean energy on environmental sustainably: a competitive assessment between CO2 emission, ecological footprint, load ca... by Jie Sun, Md. Qamruzzaman

“…Motivated by the urgent need to address escalating CO2 emissions—reaching 36.4 billion metric tons in 2022—the research aims to understand how these factors influence CO2 emissions, ecological footprint, load capacity factor, and its inverse, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study uses panel data from BRICS + T countries spanning the period from 1990 to 2022. …”
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Use of climate smart agriculture technologies in West Africa peri-urban Sahel in Niger by Tinawaen Tambol, Emmanuel K. Derbile, Moussa Soulé

“…The achievements of Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 8, 12 and 13 in developing countries rely on utilising Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies (CSAT) to address climate change, youth unemployment and food insecurity. …”
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Challenges in reducing grand multiparity rates in Ethiopia: an analysis of 2019 EDHS data using a multilevel model approach by Diriba Dibaba, Tesfaye Getachow Charkos

“…Abstract Background One of the Sustainable Development Goals (2030) focuses on reducing the total fertility rate. …”
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From insight to action: Possible pathways for sustainable futures in a Canadian university by Kent A. Williams, Alexander Davis, Rohan Choudhary, Loretta Baidoo, Joyline Makani, Tony R. Walker, Binod Sundararajan, Mariana Sigala

“…Through deep dialogues and collaborative activities focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the event cultivated meaningful engagement. …”
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Anemia during pregnancy and adverse maternal outcomes in Georgia-A birth registry-based cohort study. by Natia Skhvitaridze, Amiran Gamkrelidze, Tinatin Manjavidze, Tormod Brenn, Erik Eik Anda, Charlotta Rylander

“…To progress toward sustainable development goals and alleviate the public health burden of anemia, it is essential to not only identify and manage anemia during pregnancy but also address underlying factors with a multifaceted response.…”
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Analysing the Multidimensional Nature of Poverty: a Focus on Housing Insecurity in South Africa by Zamokuhle Ndaba, Steven Henry Dunga, Precious Mncayi-Makhanya

“…Be that as it may, the Sustainable Development Goals evidently have one critical aspect missing in its 17 goals: achieving housing security for all. …”
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A Collaborative Data Network for the Asia Oceania Region Enabled by Emerging Technologies to Foster Innovation in a Secure and Open Environment by Alison Specht, Kim Bryceson, Shoufeng Cao, Margaret O’Brien, S. M. Guru, Pedro Pizzigatti Correa, Michelle Waycott

“…These benefits can be for reporting (state of the environment, achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, conservation objectives), for research (exploration of international phylogenetics, development of new pharmaceuticals), or for economic reasons. …”
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Sustainable Innovations in Steam Generation for Food Sterilization Processes: A Review by Atheer Abdul Amir Al-Mtury, Sabah Malik Al-Shatty, Asaad R. Al-Hilphy, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor

“…The innovative steam sterilization methods aim to advance industrial uses that fulfill net-zero emissions and sustainable development goals (SDG). …”
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The role of technological innovation and institutional quality in environmental and economic growth sustainability in emerging Asian countries by Ruiyue Zhang, Liu Jing, Yutong Li, Xu Guo

“…Based on the revealed exploration, this study recommends that emerging markets in Asia should strengthen their respective institutional quality to focus on investing in green technology innovation and renewable energy projects to achieve sustainable development goals.…”
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Building resilience through improving groundwater management for sustainable agricultural intensification in African Sahel by L. Ciampi, H. J. Plumpton, H. Osbahr, R. J. Cornforth, Celia Petty

“…The findings contribute to current debates about pathways of commercialisation and adaptation in the African Sahel, especially those seeking to find responses to managing the impacts of climate change and delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals. Methods This paper presents data that has been thematically analysed based on the Framework for Sustainable Intensification developed by Pretty and Bharucha (Ann Bot 114:1571–1596, 2014). …”
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Biodiversity futures: digital approaches to knowledge and conservation of biological diversity by H. Freitas, H. Freitas, A. C. Gouveia, A. C. Gouveia

“…Global commitments, such as the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, are not delivering consistent results, and progress on conservation has been frustratingly slow. …”
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Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the Middle East and North Africa: A Systematic Review by Mazin Barry

“…This systematic review reveals a high prevalence of LTBI in the MENA region; enhanced LTBI surveillance and prompt infection prevention steps are urgently needed to prevent active tuberculosis, this would help achieve the World Health Organization End TB Strategy 2035, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 target in the MENA region.…”
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Microbial biopesticides: A one health perspective on benefits and risks by Panqin Cai, George Dimopoulos

“…Microbial biopesticides, derived from bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, or nematodes, offer potentially significant benefits for promoting One Health and contributing to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This narrative review examines the benefits and risks of microbial biopesticides from a One Health perspective, focusing on the Americas and Europe, and aligned with respective SDGs.The value of biopesticides in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches for food security, particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 1 (No Poverty) has been widely recognized, with relatively fewer adverse effects to people and the environment than synthetic pesticides. …”
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