Current Crises and Sustainable Development Goals—A Regional Approach

Artemis Giourgali () and Ioulia Poulaki ()
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Artemis Giourgali: University of the Aegean
Ioulia Poulaki: University of the Aegean

A chapter in Digital Economy and Green Growth, 2024, pp 193-213 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Crises are by definition unexpected, despite the warning signs that sometimes appear, like the case of climate change, that has become progressively noticeable. Crises’ forms vary depending on their main cause, length, severity and extent. Each crisis has unique characteristics which upon analysis, can be developed into practical implications of either general or specific apply. Being majorly unpredictable and future uncertain, crises will continue to evolve and transform along with the evolution of society, industries, and technology. At the same time, they generate opportunities that may be beneficial for social change and economic recovery, if not growth. Heading towards full recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, new crises pose major threats to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Russia–Ukraine ongoing war is causing immense suffering, humanitarian crisis (world’s largest modern displacement crisis) and economic shock with disrupted supply chains and global trade. Meanwhile, climate emergencies, natural disasters, geopolitical rivalries and socioeconomic inequalities, make it increasingly difficult for Europe to maintain its focus on SDGs’ targets and timelines. This paper aims to provide a holistic understanding of the current crises’ impact on the progress of European approach of SDGs. It offers a theoretically-oriented review that reflects the context of how the European region is affected by these challenges; and how the efforts on building more effective policies and directives may act catalytically. Therefore, recently published papers and reports are analysed in relation to the effects of how these goals can contribute with appropriate management practices towards recovery.

Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals; Current crises; SDGs; Sustainability; Q01; Q56; O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-66669-8_11

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