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In this round up of 2024, we share the Special Collections published on the SDG Resource Centre throughout the year, featuring more than 800 research articles and book chapters made freely available to advance knowledge and accelerate the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews three global experts, Ronald DiPippo, Andrew Chiasson, and Luis Carlos Gutiérrez-Negrín. Their book, the 2nd edition of Geothermal Power Generation, was recently published by Elsevier. They discuss the development and potential of geothermal energy as a reliable and sustainable energy source, and how their work aligns with the UN sustainable development goals.
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Michael Deighton, Chapter One - Introduction, Powering through the Transition, Elsevier, 2025, Pages 1-17.

This chapter supports UN SDGs 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 13 (Climate Action), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by promoting the transition to renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, fostering technological innovation, and emphasizing collaboration and innovation to drive the development of cleaner and more efficient energy solutions for a sustainable future.

This chapter supports UN SDGs 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 13 (Climate Action) by promoting the transition to renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, fostering technological innovation, and emphasizing collaboration and innovation to drive the development of cleaner and more efficient energy solutions for a sustainable future.

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Smart Cities and Sustainable Manufacturing: Innovations for a Greener Future, Volume , 1 January 2024

This chapter aligns with SDG Goals 7 and 13 by providing a comprehensive overview of diverse production processes, drawbacks, and benefits of the algal biofuel production process while also critically assessing the potential gaps in the field.

The UNGC's latest report on “Accelerating Innovation in Sustainable Finance” offers models for businesses on how to deliver financial returns and positive global impact – together.

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Cuce & Cuce, Solar Chimney Power Plants: From Theory to Practice, 2025, Pages 1-24

This chapter aligns with SDGs 7, 11, and 13, by introducing solar chimney power plants as a clean energy solution, and their role in supporting sustainable communities and climate.

Identified the magntiude of green job transition challenges in terms of skill and geographical matching in China. Novel angle and interesting findings. Align with the People aspect.
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SDGs have been added on Scopus' author profile pages, appearing under the rebranded “Impact” section.

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