One Step Away from 2030: An Assessment of the Progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the European Union

A un paso de 2030: Una evaluación del progreso de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) en la Unión Europea

Maria-Glòria Barberà-Mariné (), Laura Fabregat-Aibar (), Valeria Ferreira () and Antonio Terceño ()
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Maria-Glòria Barberà-Mariné: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Laura Fabregat-Aibar: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Valeria Ferreira: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Antonio Terceño: Universitat Rovira i Virgili

The European Journal of Development Research, 2024, vol. 36, issue 6, No 2, 1372-1397

Abstract: Abstract With 2030 just around the corner, it is crucial to assess progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study conducts a systematic review from 2015 to 2022 to analyse the scientific literature focused on the assessment and measurement of the impact of the SDGs within the European Union. A comprehensive analysis of 981 papers was conducted, categorizing them to understand the prevailing topics that are currently receiving attention. The results highlight three key actions for achieving the SDGs: (i) the importance of policy coherence when promoting strategies related to sustainable development; (ii) the need to adjust both the objectives and measurement indicators at the local level; and (iii) the significance of incorporating SDG knowledge into education. These findings aim to raise awareness among researchers, businesses, and policy decision-makers about the importance of achieving the SDGs to ensure the sustainability of our planet across all dimensions.

Keywords: Sustainable development goals; SDGs assessment; Agenda 2030; European Union; Literature review; Challenges; Sustainable policies; Sustainable education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q51 Q57 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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