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Thus, these 18 chapters broke down these traditional approaches and presented
innovative and agile strategies to action the SDG targets.
This material provides an original contribution to sustainability science, education, policy and practice through breaking down and contextualizing theories,
policies and strategies for SDG operationalization and impact sustainability. In
Chap. 1, Franco and Minnery addressed SDG 1 by proposing the use of the sustainable livelihood framework (SLF) as a powerful conceptual approach for research
aimed at understanding the interaction between global investment, local livelihoods
and poverty reduction in resource regions. Research presented in this manuscript
with regard to SDG 2, Creegan and Flynn argued that by imitating the productivity
of natural ecosystems and returning carbon-based materials to the soil source, biomass utilization promotes reduced reliance on water pollution and often prohibitively expensive synthetic fertilizers. The case studies presented show the
effectiveness of curriculum and education tools in addressing the targets for SDG 2.
This research highlights the need for more financial investment in education about
biomass utilization and carbon source availabilities in emerging circular economies.
Thus, providing greater insight into alternative strategies that address the targets set
by SDG 2 Zero Hunger.
An innovative assessment of healthcare and sustainable development by Belen
Federico in connection with SDG 3 explored the effects of ultraviolet radiation on
human DNA from the point of view of sustainable healthcare. Franco and Derbyshire
analysed SDG 4 through the lens of stakeholder partnerships and collaboration for
the implementation of Education for Sustainable Development. Research argues
that greater collaboration is required in order to meet the targets set by SDG 4. Later
the piece presents investigation by Franco, Salinas-Meruane and Derbyshire linked
to SDG 5. Based on a qualitative assessment of current leadership and organizational discourse, their research explores the role of women in male-dominated and
gender-segregated fields, such as the extractive industry. The chapter builds knowledge and understanding of the limiting factors and barriers that prevent women
from embarking on a sustainable leadership pathway in the early stages of their
career. SDG 6 is analysed based on the efficient use of energy and water resources
in the mining sector. This research by Cano, Velasco, Garcia and Franco identified
key environmental impacts associated with the use of water and energy resources
within the mining industry. Franco, Power and Whereat explored the linkages with
other SDGs which showed how women cope with rising complexities in resource
regions. Through the cases of Japan and Colombia, this chapter argued that key
stakeholders in the energy sector, both renewables and fossil fuels, need to further
engage in the enhancement of women’s assets and capacities towards the achievement of SDG 7. An examination of linkages with SDG 8 presented key lessons to be
learned from fair trade certified small producers in attaining economic growth
whilst maintaining decent work conditions.
Whilst targeting SDG 9, another study reported in this manuscript presented an
innovative roadmap that addressed indicators that can enhance the ability of smallscale miners to cope with the demands of sustainability issues over time. The study
E. Derbyshire et al.
Thus, these 18 chapters broke down these traditional approaches and presented
innovative and agile strategies to action the SDG targets.
This material provides an original contribution to sustainability science, education, policy and practice through breaking down and contextualizing theories,
policies and strategies for SDG operationalization and impact sustainability. In
Chap. 1, Franco and Minnery addressed SDG 1 by proposing the use of the sustainable livelihood framework (SLF) as a powerful conceptual approach for research
aimed at understanding the interaction between global investment, local livelihoods
and poverty reduction in resource regions. Research presented in this manuscript
with regard to SDG 2, Creegan and Flynn argued that by imitating the productivity
of natural ecosystems and returning carbon-based materials to the soil source, biomass utilization promotes reduced reliance on water pollution and often prohibitively expensive synthetic fertilizers. The case studies presented show the
effectiveness of curriculum and education tools in addressing the targets for SDG 2.
This research highlights the need for more financial investment in education about
biomass utilization and carbon source availabilities in emerging circular economies.
Thus, providing greater insight into alternative strategies that address the targets set
by SDG 2 Zero Hunger.
An innovative assessment of healthcare and sustainable development by Belen
Federico in connection with SDG 3 explored the effects of ultraviolet radiation on
human DNA from the point of view of sustainable healthcare. Franco and Derbyshire
analysed SDG 4 through the lens of stakeholder partnerships and collaboration for
the implementation of Education for Sustainable Development. Research argues
that greater collaboration is required in order to meet the targets set by SDG 4. Later
the piece presents investigation by Franco, Salinas-Meruane and Derbyshire linked
to SDG 5. Based on a qualitative assessment of current leadership and organizational discourse, their research explores the role of women in male-dominated and
gender-segregated fields, such as the extractive industry. The chapter builds knowledge and understanding of the limiting factors and barriers that prevent women
from embarking on a sustainable leadership pathway in the early stages of their
career. SDG 6 is analysed based on the efficient use of energy and water resources
in the mining sector. This research by Cano, Velasco, Garcia and Franco identified
key environmental impacts associated with the use of water and energy resources
within the mining industry. Franco, Power and Whereat explored the linkages with
other SDGs which showed how women cope with rising complexities in resource
regions. Through the cases of Japan and Colombia, this chapter argued that key
stakeholders in the energy sector, both renewables and fossil fuels, need to further
engage in the enhancement of women’s assets and capacities towards the achievement of SDG 7. An examination of linkages with SDG 8 presented key lessons to be
learned from fair trade certified small producers in attaining economic growth
whilst maintaining decent work conditions.
Whilst targeting SDG 9, another study reported in this manuscript presented an
innovative roadmap that addressed indicators that can enhance the ability of smallscale miners to cope with the demands of sustainability issues over time. The study
E. Derbyshire et al.