Summary
This paper addresses a critical gap in SDG research and policy by synthesising a framework for systematically assessing interactions between sustainable development goals, distinguishing between trade-offs and co-benefits. Through case study analysis of health, energy and ocean sectors, the authors demonstrate that SDG interactions are highly context-dependent, shaped by geography, resources, timescales and governance structures. The work proposes a global SDG Interactions Knowledge Platform as a mechanism to integrate scientific research and policy-making in pursuit of coherent sustainable development action.
UK applicability
The framework and interaction-mapping methodology could inform UK policy integration across health, energy and environmental governance, particularly in assessing how nutrition and food system policies interact with broader SDG commitments. However, the abstract does not detail UK-specific applications or outcomes.
Key measures
Typology and characterisation of SDG interactions; analysis of contextual factors (geographical context, resource endowments, time horizon, governance) affecting interaction patterns
Outcomes reported
The study applied a conceptual framework for systematically mapping and characterising interactions (trade-offs and co-benefits) between sustainable development goals, drawing on case studies in health, energy and ocean sectors. The analysis identified key contextual factors that determine how SDG interactions manifest across different geographical and governance settings.
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