Contribution of green urban areas to the achievement of SDGs. Case study in Valencia (Spain)

Lorenzo-Sáez, Edgar; Lerma-Arce, Victoria; Aliaga, Eloína Coll; Oliver-Villanueva, José-Vicente

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.108246

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“…By supporting economic growth and sustainable development, these initiatives can have a positive impact on local communities [44]. It can also foster sustainable urban development by reducing waste generation, improving resource efficiency, integrating renewable energy, and enhancing residents' overall quality of life [45]. On a global scale, embracing UCE principles supports SDGs such as SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy [38]; SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure [39]; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities [40]; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production [41]; SDG 13: Climate Action [42]; and SDG 15: Life on Land [43].…”

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Nexus between Urban Circular Economies and Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature Review

Cervantes Puma,

Salles,

Bragança

2024

Sustainability

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Since the definition and publication of the 2030 Agenda in 2015, addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been pivotal in guiding carbon neutrality and sustainable solutions in urban development. Despite the passage of nine years, tangible successes in achieving the SDGs have been limited, underscoring the critical need for innovative approaches to fostering energy performance and reducing carbon emissions. This study advocates for adopting circular economy principles as a strategic pathway to mitigate environmental, social, and economic challenges and promote sustainable, net-zero-energy solutions. Through a systematic literature review spanning multiple databases, this research underscores the synergy between urban circular economies (UCEs) and the SDGs, with a particular focus on sustainable solutions, resource use circularity in construction, and renewable energy integration. By setting stringent eligibility criteria, this review captures a wide array of perspectives, providing a comprehensive analysis that bridges the gap between urban sustainability, renewable energy adoption, and climate change mitigation efforts. The analysis of 23 selected papers reveals a substantial linkage between UCE practices and the advancement of SDGs, highlighting the pivotal roles of responsible consumption, resource efficiency, and regenerative practices in achieving co-benefits through policy and regulatory frameworks towards carbon neutrality. The findings recommend implementing a holistic approach that integrates urban sustainability with circular economy principles, offering a structured insight into the potential of UCEs in fostering a sustainable transition in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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“…Governments must work with businesses, civil society organisations, academia, and citizens [16]. Only by coming together and working collectively can we effectively tackle social inequalities and ensure that our planet's resources are conserved for generations to come [45].…”

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Nexus between Urban Circular Economies and Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature Review

Cervantes Puma,

Salles,

Bragança

2024

Sustainability

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“…Furthermore, in his research, he explains that issues regarding natural resources, environmental damage, food security, social protection, and poverty are still severe problems for implementing the SDGs [15]. In some developing countries, the issues that are often discussed are poverty, energy, health, economic growth, infrastructure, and the environment [16][17][18]. In general, the implementation of SDGs related to sustainability factors in achieving the SDGs must pay attention to targets and several indicators to establish interconnections between development pillars [19].…”

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The opportunities of economic corridor infrastructure to accelerate SDGS: policy review in D. I. Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia

Yusliana

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The D. I. Yogyakarta government’s vision for maritime-based development continues to be carried out by establishing coastal areas as economic corridors. Infrastructure development continues. This is in line with the government’s commitment to realizing the SDGs. This research aims to identify infrastructure in the economic corridor towards the SDGs in D. I. Yogyakarta Province. The method used in this research is literature review and policy review. The study results indicate that infrastructure development is carried out sustainably, but the development has not significantly maximized the Communication and Information Technology infrastructure following the 9th SDGs. It is necessary to increase access to Communication and Information Technology and provide affordable universal access to all developing countries.

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“…Xu et al [6] developed systematic methods to quantify the SDGs and provided a quantification demonstration by performing a comprehensive spatio-temporal analysis of progress towards all 17 SDGs in China, the largest developing country in both areal extent and population, and the results indicated that China had improved its SDG index score at the national level, increased by approximately 21.9%, from a score of 45.5 in 2000 to 55.4 in 2015. Lorenzo-S'aez et al [20] evaluated the direct contribution of green urban areas (GUA) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at high spatial resolution for Valencia, Spain, and made a diagnosis of the quantity and accessibility of GUA at the sub-neighborhoods level. Furthermore, in Ma's study [21], the relative entropy method was used for combination weighting to uncover the dynamic process of changes and spatial distribution characteristics of sustainable development levels in Gansu Province's urbanization from both a systemic and overall perspective.…”

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Assessment of Localized Targets of Sustainable Development Goals and Future Development on Hainan Island

Zhang

Bai

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Hainan Island in southern China has strong ecological systems and natural resources relevant to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The island has been focusing on economic development and building a national park and a free trade port to improve the economy and people’s lives. However, current research on Hainan’s SDGs has mainly focused on urban-related indicators (SDG11), resulting in an incomplete evaluation across SDGs. It is necessary to establish a comprehensive assessment framework that incorporates a greater number of indicators for Sustainable Development Goals in Hainan. Based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Assessment System and the current situation in Hainan, a localized study has been conducted on indicators for Sustainable Development Goals 1–4 and 6–11. Our analysis of target scores, SDG scores, and SDG index scores shows the following: (1) The sustainable development of Hainan Island has significantly improved since 2015, with SDGs 1, 3, and 10 showing the largest improvement; (2) most cities and counties have increased their SDG index scores, with Sanya City replacing Haikou City as the top scorer in 2021; and (3) the sustainable development levels are unevenly distributed, with high levels in the north and south, stable levels in the east, and low levels in the central and western regions. Policies, such as the “Haicheng Wending” comprehensive economic circle, are promoting integration between cities and counties. The study provides a localized evaluation framework and methodology for SDGs assessment at the regional level that can serve as a reference for similar work on sustainable development in similar regions and tropical islands worldwide.

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Contribution of green urban areas to the achievement of SDGs. Case study in Valencia (Spain)

Cited by 40 publications

References 22 publications

Nexus between Urban Circular Economies and Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature Review

Nexus between Urban Circular Economies and Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature Review

The opportunities of economic corridor infrastructure to accelerate SDGS: policy review in D. I. Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia

Assessment of Localized Targets of Sustainable Development Goals and Future Development on Hainan Island

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