Handling a complex agenda: A review and assessment of methods to analyse SDG entity interactions

Horvath, Sophia-Marie; Muhr, Maximilian M.; Kirchner, Mathias; Toth, Werner; Germann, Verena; Hundscheid, Laura; Vacik, Harald; Scherz, Marco; Kreiner, Helmuth; Fehr, Franz; Borgwardt, Florian; Gühnemann, Astrid; Becsi, Benedikt; Schneeberger, Annemarie; Gratzer, Georg

doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2022.01.021

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“…So, can any further constraints be derived from the SDG implications of the simulations? Aside from for SDGs 13 and 14 as detailed above, for most SDGs I could only speculate on the implications of the idealized OAE simulations, especially given the many interactions between the SDGs (Horvath et al, 2022). Such speculation is likely not helpful as the simulated OAE deployment is simply too idealized.…”

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Quantification of “constrained” potential of ocean NETs

Keller¹

2022

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This study uses an existing perturbed parameter ensemble (PPE) of simulated ocean CO2 removal (CDR) to better determine sustainable pathways of ocean-based NET deployment and to provide information to constrain the design of subsequent modelling experiments. The results show that ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) can only help meet SDG13 (Climate Action) when other ambitious mitigation efforts are taken. This reinforces that OAE is not a substitute for emissions reduction, but could contribute to meeting our climate goals (if other factors suggest OAE is worth doing). For SDG14 (Life Below Water), the results suggest OEA can contribute to limiting or even reversing ocean acidification. Meeting many other SDG14 objectives is closely linked to also meeting SDG13. A key recommendation is therefore, that subsequent simulations in OceanNETs should only use SDG13 compatible baseline scenarios, unless there is some specific need for process understanding at higher levels of climate change. The analysis has also determined that the idealized CDR in the PPE is not suitable for determining many socio-economic constraints and the implications that these have for meeting the SDGs. Another key recommendation is therefore, that subsequent simulations within OceanNETs should use more realistic scenarios of CDR deployment.

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Quantification of “constrained” potential of ocean NETs

Keller¹

2022

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“…In essence, previous literature studies highlight the need to use the correct method for the correct purpose (Horvath et al, 2022), hence the popular statement "one size fits none" seems appropriate as the main takeaway.…”

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“…Thus, an international debate along with research efforts of what could be referred to as SDG interaction studies is a fast‐emerging field (Bennich et al, 2020; Miola et al, 2019). Horvath et al (2022) defines SDG entity interactions to include interactions between goals, targets, indicators, policies, and external entities. This is how SDG entity interactions will be defined in this paper as well, henceforth addressed as simply SDG interactions.…”

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“…Despite having the same research objective, SDG interaction studies differ considerably regarding their methodological approaches (Linnerud et al, 2021, p.739) and there is no general agreement on what defines an integrated approach, or how science can best approach SDG interactions in policy‐relevant ways (Bennich et al, 2020; Breuer et al, 2019). This paper will not go into detail about the myriad of existing methodological approaches to assess SDG interactions, as this has been thoroughly done by other scholars (Bennich et al, 2020; Breuer et al, 2019; Di Lucia et al, 2022; Horvath et al, 2022; Nilsen, 2020). In essence, previous literature studies highlight the need to use the correct method for the correct purpose (Horvath et al, 2022), hence the popular statement “one size fits none” seems appropriate as the main takeaway.…”

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“…As Amina Mohammed, special adviser to the UN Secretary‐General stated in the post‐2015 development planning: “Every goal is inextricably linked to the rest” (Maurice, 2015). The goals call for a new era of partnership, where silos are broken down and governments are restructured to ensure policy coherence (Horvath et al, 2022; Maurice, 2015; Tremblay et al, 2020). No wonder why Mohammed further underpinned that the indivisibility principle would prove to be the toughest challenge in the coming years (Maurice, 2015).…”

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Biosphere‐based sustainability in local governments: Sustainable development goal interactions and indicators for policymaking

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Knowledge on sustainable development goals (SDGs) interactions has a bias toward global perspectives and lacks regional or country-specific differentiation. This paper takes a biosphere-based sustainability approach and assesses SDG interactions in a local governmental context. We start by addressing how the SDGs promote a biosphere-based sustainability. Here, we find a range of opinions and we settle on a set of SDGs. Second, we explore how a set of sustainability indicators are connected to the SDGs and biosphere-based sustainability. We conduct a case study and develop an SDG interaction model, and further compare global and local level interactions. We find that the local level has some differences compared to global level findings. However, the distribution among synergies and trade-offs was found to be quite coherent. Our SDG interaction model connects sectors both within a single government and between governmental levels and can as such facilitate policy coherence. The main contribution of this study is our unique approach of conducting a local level assessment which aligns an existing sustainability measurement system with interaction research.

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A multi‐methods approach for assessing how conserving biodiversity interacts with other sustainable development goals in Nepal

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Achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) requires a context‐specific understanding of how actions to achieve one goal interact with others. We analyzed statistical data, and conducted online surveys and interviews with conservation professionals to understand how terrestrial conservation goals (SDG 15: Life on land) influence and are influenced by other goals in Nepal. Our findings suggest that SDG 15 synergized with economic growth (SDG 8), gender equality (SDG 5), water access (SDG 6), sustainable production and consumption (SDG 12), and climate action (SDG 13), but traded off with food security (SDG 2), energy access (SDG 7), poverty alleviation (SDG 1), and infrastructure development (SDG 9). Increased multi‐sectoral collaboration between conservation and development stakeholders is urgently needed to address the negative impacts of other goals on SDG 15. Additionally, conservation measures in Nepal can benefit from being more people‐focused, participatory, and contextualized to mitigate negative impacts on socioeconomic goals.

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Handling a complex agenda: A review and assessment of methods to analyse SDG entity interactions

Cited by 37 publications

References 126 publications

Quantification of “constrained” potential of ocean NETs

Quantification of “constrained” potential of ocean NETs

Biosphere‐based sustainability in local governments: Sustainable development goal interactions and indicators for policymaking

A multi‐methods approach for assessing how conserving biodiversity interacts with other sustainable development goals in Nepal

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