The Road to 2030: Evaluating Europe’s Progress on Sustainable Ecosystem Protection and Restoration
Daniela Firoiu (daniela.firoiu@rau.ro),
George H. Ionescu,
Cerasela Pîrvu,
Ramona Pîrvu,
Cristian Mihai Cismaș and
Melinda Petronela Costin
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Daniela Firoiu: Department of Commerce, Economic Integration and Business Administration, Romanian-American University, 012101 Bucharest, Romania
George H. Ionescu: Department of Finance, Credit and Accounting, Romanian-American University, 012101 Bucharest, Romania
Cerasela Pîrvu: Department of Economics, Accounting and International Affairs, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania
Ramona Pîrvu: Department of Economics, Accounting and International Affairs, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania
Cristian Mihai Cismaș: Doctoral School of Economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, 300223 Timisoara, Romania
Melinda Petronela Costin: Doctoral School of Economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, 300223 Timisoara, Romania
Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 12, 1-20
Abstract:
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development emphasizes the interconnectedness of its economic, social, and environmental dimensions, recognizing their essential role in promoting human well-being. This study provides an in-depth analysis of EU Member States’ progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15—Life on Land—as outlined in the 2030 Agenda. Using official data from Eurostat, this study applies the AAA (Holt–Winters) exponential smoothing algorithm to analyze trends in key indicators from 2011 to 2021 and project these trends to 2030. The results reveal notable progress in the first years since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda but also highlights drought and soil erosion as escalating risks, particularly in Mediterranean regions and areas of intensive agriculture (Spain, Cyprus, Greece). Water quality emerges as a critical concern, and, alongside the ongoing rise in soil sealing, presents an added threat to ecological stability, agricultural productivity, and overall well-being.
Keywords: sustainable development; 2030 agenda; SDG 15; life on land; terrestrial ecosystems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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