Geosciences are foundational to achieving the SDGs because they provide methods, tools, and technologies that can be applied to finding practical solutions to major problems facing our planet and its population. “Geoscience in Action: Advancing Sustainable Development” is a special report co-published by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and UNESCO demonstrating how geoscientists’ knowledge, skills, and competencies can be used to advance every one of the SDGs.
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The Green Communication and Publishing Manifesto, launched by Green Transformation and Sustainability Network, urges publishers, other sectors and individuals to align their publishing and communication activities with the SDGs, particularly in climate action, biodiversity, and clean energy. It seeks to inspire the Vietnamese and global publishing sector to drive meaningful environmental action, promote truth, and collaborate for a sustainable future. The Manifesto will be updated as necessary.
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Our Annual Meeting format plan—alternating annually between virtual and in-person meetings—represents positive climate action and equitable learning opportunities for member press staff. Our virtual meetings lessen the impact of global travel and lower cost barriers to participation. At in-person conferences, we decrease materials usage with online-only programs and linen-less banquet tables, and we ask attendees to bring their own tote bags rather than manufacturing new ones.
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This forum serves as a fertile ground for sowing the seeds of change and nurturing the growth of Green Sciences in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our focus encompasses a spectrum of critical areas: from the conservation of biodiversity to the innovative reduction of CO2 emissions, from sustainable urban living to the development of renewable energy sources. These pillars of Green Science are essential in steering our planet towards a more sustainable & resilient future.
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ASM journal mSphere and AGU journal GeoHealth announced a joint call for papers on One Health, microbes, and climate change, to encourage and explore articles on the intersection between climate change, microbes, geophysical processes, and human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health.
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Microbiology Spectrum published a collection of current research articles on the evolution, transmission, and control of crop pathogens, and new insights into plant disease development. Plant agriculture is central to food security and availability.
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As a signatory to the UN SDG Publishers Compact, ASM values the efforts of researchers addressing these important targets. This collection from across the ASM Journals program includes topics and SDGs such as advances in sustainable agriculture and aquaculture, biofuel production, and water safety, new climate change findings and strategies, and perspectives on bioeconomy, pandemic preparedness, and training the next generation of scientists.
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As part of its editorial work, Enssib editions publish books for library professionals to help them develop their practices. In this context, we have published the book “Engaging libraries in the ecological transition”.
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This guide provides an introduction to current best environmental sustainability practices and is intended as a prompt for industry discussion on environmental sustainability. Additionally, there are checklists for publishers to aim implementing recommendations from the Greener Publishing Guide.
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We started to invite children to work together on children books to promote sustainability and environmental protection. Earlier this year, we published our first picture book called Mysterious Sham Wan. The book was being featured in Italy’s Bologna book fair, and other books fairs in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing and Guangzhou. We also organise beach cleaning activity to help children turn learning into action. We will continue to work together with children and publish more children books.
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The inaugural APA Sustainability Survey results have been released that show that many Australian publishers are taking steps to improve the environmental sustainability of their organisations. Over half of the publishers who responded have appointed a person or team to lead their company’s sustainability agenda, and over a quarter are setting targets to reduce energy, waste and plastic consumption, as well as to increase recycling.
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All production and distribution of Mensch Publishing titles have been switched to digital print and distribution using Ingram’s global network and technology. No more stock moulderingin warehouses. No more wasteful returns from retailers. No more shipping to Australia, US etc – printed locally wherever feasible. Reduced CO2 emissions and constant availability everywhere for customers.
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The Dutch PA’s GAU and MEVW jointly launched the sustainable publishing pledge ‘Handvest Duurzaam Publiceren’. By signing the pledge, publishers commit to several sustainability goals. The goal of GAU and MEVW is to contribute to the minimum of global warming to 1.5 °C, as agreed in the Paris Climate Agreement. We therefore want to reach a net zero CO2 emission level as soon as possible (and no later than 2050). GAU and MEVW see it as their responsibility to jointly bring about positive change.
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Achieving business growth is traditionally done through a combination of growing revenue and reducing costs. The hypothesis is that a tradeoff exists between making sustainable or net zero choices, and business growth. This whitepaper seeks to explore the economic challenges and opportunities of using environmental sustainability as a driver for business growth and the role finance should play in helping publishing become net zero.
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Editis is a publishing company, based in France. Our group signed the SDG Global Compact in 2012.
The greenhouse gas emissions report is based on 2022 activities in order to build a consistent reduction plan
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The Blue-White Dot Short Story Writing Competition by Sunway University Press is a competition aimed at encouraging creative exploration of global challenges. The resulting anthology, ‘The Pathbreakers,’ showcases diverse narratives addressing specific SDGs—environmental conservation, gender equality, education, and poverty alleviation. This literary initiative transforms storytelling into a dynamic tool for advocacy and change, making the SDGs relatable and accessible to diverse readers.
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In response to the growing number of sustainability initiatives in the publishing world, GAU and MEVW have created the online knowledge platform as a central hub for publishers to access valuable information. The platform offers resources on sustainable products, such as different types of paper and cover materials, as well as information on emerging laws and regulations related to sustainability. The goal of the platform is to support publishers in their transition towards a sustainable future.
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Launched at London Book Fair in 2023, the RISE bookselling have produced a publishing sector study that features seven case studies of how book returns work in European and international countries. The study seeks to understand the returns systems and how this impacts the environment.
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