
After The United Nations Adopted The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (sdgs) To End Poverty, Protect The Planet, And Ensure Prosperity For All, Researchers And Policy Makers Highlighted The Importance Of Targeted Investment In Science, Technology, And Innovation (sti) To Make Tangible Progress. Science, Technology, And Innovation For Sustainable Development Goals Showcases The Roles That Sti Solutions Can Play In Meeting On-the-ground Socio-economic And Environmental Challenges Among Domestic And International Organizations Concerned With The Sdgs In Three Overlapping Areas: Agriculture, Health, And Environment/energy. Authors And Researchers From 31 Countries Tackle Both Big-picture Questions, Such As Scaling Up The Adoption And Diffusion Of New Sustainable Technologies, And Specific, Localized Case Studies, Focusing On Developing And Middle-income Countries And Specific Sti Solutions And Policies. Issues Addressed Include Renewable Energy, Automated Vehicles, Vaccines, Digital Health, Agricultural Biotechnology, And Precision Agriculture. In Bringing Together Diverse Voices From Both Policy And Academic Spheres, This Volume Provides Practical And Relevant Insights And Advice To Support Policy Makers And Managers Seeking To Enhance The Roles Of Sti In Sustainable Development.
This volume investigates how targeted investment in science, technology, and innovation (STI) serves as a critical mechanism for achieving the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The authors, a diverse group of international researchers and policy experts, synthesize academic research and practical policy frameworks to evaluate how technological solutions can address socio-economic and environmental challenges. By examining the intersection of innovation and development, the text argues that localized, evidence-based strategies are essential for the successful adoption and diffusion of sustainable technologies in developing and middle-income nations.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts identify this volume as a comprehensive resource for bridging the gap between academic theory and practical policy implementation regarding the SDGs. Readers frequently note the interdisciplinary nature of the contributions, which makes the text useful for both researchers and practitioners working in international development.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019094952X
ISBN-13:
9780190949525
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