Essential Concepts for Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals

""This meticulously organized A-Z guide arrives at a crucial moment in our global pursuit of sustainable development. It strikes an excellent balance between theoretical depth and practical application. What sets this book apart is its accessibility and clear focus on governance and implementation challenges, making it an invaluable resource for students, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners alike.” - Måns Nilsson, Executive Director of Stockholm Environment Institute “This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Its accessible format, A-Z structure, and practical examples make complex concepts easy to navigate. Offering valuable insights from global experts with a focus on transformative change, the book will equip policymakers, practitioners, and advocates with tools to drive real impact. To address the halting pace of change, we must redouble efforts to build inclusive societies and a livable planet. This guide is indispensable for shaping a more just, peaceful, and sustainable future.” - Anita Bhatia, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women “Sharing knowledge and research to support coordinated and informed decision-making is crucial to accelerating progress on the interlinked Sustainable Development Goals. This timely publication delivers much needed practical solutions and shows how everyone can contribute to transformative change.” - Astra Bonini, Senior Sustainable Development Officer at the Division for the Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs “As a youth representative having participated in the processes of the 2030 Agenda, I believe that this book can be very useful to any person willing to understand the problems and challenges related to the implementation of the SDGs. It presents key concepts in an easy-to-navigate fashion. I hope it will help structure the thinking of people who wish to fight for a better world."" - Jean Servais, Belgian UN Youth Delegate for Sustainable Development 2022-24 “This book is an invaluable resource for anyone working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. With contributions from experts worldwide—including researchers from Southern Voice—it offers a clear, accessible, and practical guide to the essential concepts shaping the global effort to implement the 2030 Agenda. At a time of uneven SDG progress and growing urgency, this A–Z guide is a timely tool to help those in academia, policy, and practice navigate complexity and sharpen their contribution to sustainable development.” - Margarita Gómez, Executive Director at Southern Voice and Visiting Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford University