Our Scans · (ZY.4.28) Sustainability Studies · Weekly Summary

• [New] By transforming today's potential environmental challenge into tomorrow's economic opportunity, India can ensure that its remarkable EV growth story becomes a model of sustainable development. Autocar Professional
• [New] The sustainable development goals (SDGs) include a specific target to reduce stunted children by 40% by 2025 and to eradicate all forms of malnutrition by 2030, as listed as the 2.2 target. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Millets might support equitable and sustainable agricultural growth, which would contribute to global food and nutritional security and could help attain the sustainable development goals (SDGs). PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The sustainable development scenario, which predicts a 23% annual growth rate until 2030, is too far away from the current state of marine energy to keep it on track. SpringerOpen
• [New] The Sustainable Development Goals, adopted in 2015, include a target of ending all forms of malnutrition by 2030, and plans are well underway for a potentially landmark nutrition for growth and the formulation of strong compact for nutrition. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] For investors, urban planners, and technology enthusiasts, the UAE represents a dynamic landscape for innovation, sustainable development, and high-impact opportunities. Arabian Business Times
• [New] Despite global efforts, progress in reducing suicide mortality is too low to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of a one-third reduction in suicide rates by 2030. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] Projected EV sales shares in three scenarios by IEA (Stated policies, Sustainable Development Scenario, Net Zero by 2050) are split into developed and emerging countries with data from Bloomberg and fit to historical data on a country basis to represent different speeds of transition. Nature
• [New] The Philippines is stepping up its commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals 2030, rolling out programs and policies designed to ensure that no Filipino is left behind. Manila Standard
• [New] BRICS has emerged as a vital platform driving a multipolar, inclusive global order and advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. PWOnlyIAS
• The President of the National Institute of Development Administration in Thailand, Tippawan Lorsuwannarat, expressed confidence that countries in the Asia-Pacific region could join forces to achieve sustainable development while maintaining their competitive advantages.
• The integration of AI into Saudi society presents transformative opportunities, enhancing the quality of life for citizens and promoting sustainable development. Meer
• Globally, impact investors and development finance institutions are increasingly seeking opportunities that align with sustainable development goals. AgFunderNews
• The UK's leadership in climate finance and sustainable development creates opportunities for Ghana to access innovative financing mechanisms while advancing environmental sustainability objectives. Myjoyonline
• A holistic strategy could position the OECD as a role model, integrating sustainable development principles into core areas like trade, investment, and taxation-areas where it is already a standard-setter. Global Policy Journal
• Russia recognizes that climate change is one of today's major global challenges, going far beyond the scientific sphere to become a complex and interdisciplinary issue involving environmental, economic, and social aspects related to the sustainable development of the Russian Federation. Strategic Culture Foundation
• The involvement of China might accelerate the industrialization and sustainable development of Bangladesh. The Financial Express
• Harnessing the full potential of space and AI technologies brings a range of challenges that must be carefully addressed, especially as the world races towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. @RSIS_NTU
• Halfway through the final decade of action towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, progress towards achieving universal energy for all (SDG7) is faltering, with many rural areas continuing to lack access to electricity. PubMed Central (PMC)
• In parallel, Africa's immense wealth of both conventional and renewable resources, coupled with its drive toward industrialization and sustainable development, presents a remarkable opportunity for a transformative partnership. Policy Center
• Because of the growing importance of artificial intelligence/machine learning models and sustainable development, AI/ML specialists and sustainability specialists are expected to grow most quickly from 2023 to 2027 as a fraction of present employment. AIMultiple

Last updated: 15 September 2025