학술논문

Spatial context matters in monitoring and reporting on Sustainable Development Goals: Reflections based on research in mountain regions
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
GAIA - Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society. May, 2019, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p90, 5 p.
Subject
Nepal
Language
English
ISSN
0940-5550
Abstract
By committing to the 2030 Agenda, countries have promised to work towards sustainable development through the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), pledging to leave no one behind. Yet, there is a risk of exclusion for those living in remote regions or those who fall through the cracks. Data collection methodologies and review schemes that account for SDGs at sub-national and regional levels need to be developed, which would facilitate decision-making and allow the growth of development agendas that are better aligned to the targets. However, so far little guidance is available for countries to account for spatial considerations. Keywords: 2030 Agenda, disaggregated data, localization, monitoring, mountains, SDGs, sustainable development
Since the launch of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2016, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) mark an opportunity for the world to address sustainable development in a comprehensive [...]