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  • Type of initiative: Report
  • SECTOR: Academic

From publications to policy: the impact of research towards achieving the SDGs

A new report from Springer Nature, in partnership with Overton, offers the most comprehensive picture yet of how academic research is influencing real-world policy tied to the SDGs. Published during COP30, the analysis is the first of its kind, drawing on more than 12 million policy documents. It finds that SDG policy documents seem to cite more research than non-SDG policy, signaling a connection between science and action on global challenges such as health, climate, and social development.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 13 – Climate actionIPA SDG – Goal No 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

  • Type of initiative: Tool
  • SECTOR: Academic

SDGenie (beta) – a new research tool

SDGenie (beta) is a new, prototype tool that explores how text, such as research abstracts, can be matched to specific targets set out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDGenie (beta) is free to use and offers researchers a new way to identify detailed targets – rather than goals alone – and, therefore, to make their work more relevant to the SDGs. There are 169 targets, which define actionable priorities. Together with indicators, they help to measure progress.

Relevant SDG’s

Zero hungerIPA SDG – Goal No 15 – Life on land
  • Type of initiative: Research
  • SECTOR: Academic, Other

Agricultural Biotechnology special series in Applied and Environmental Microbiology Journal

Applied and Environmental Microbiology (AEM) calls for papers in a Special Series on Agricultural Biotechnology, including cutting-edge research on microbial innovations contributing to fundamental, translational progress toward sustainability. AEM invites researchers worldwide to submit work on diverse agricultural scales, systems, and practices, from temperate and tropical cropping systems to arid and high-altitude environments and from smallholder farms to industrial-scale operations.

Relevant SDG’s

Zero hungerIPA SDG – Goal No 13 – Climate action
  • Type of initiative: Research, Tool
  • SECTOR: Academic

Sustainability Spotlight Statements

Since RSC Sustainability opened for submissions in 2022, the journal has required authors to submit a Sustainability Spotlight statement. This short summary, published alongside all articles, describes how the research contributes to sustainable progress and supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This helps reviewers assess the relevance of the article for a broad audience, while allowing readers to set the research in a broader context.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 4 – Quality EducationIPA SDG – Goal No 12 – Responsible consumption and production
  • Type of initiative: Report
  • SECTOR: Academic

mSphere Meeting Highlight on Microbiome-Integrated Urban Design

In a Meeting Highlight, Richard Beckett et al. discuss top-ranked priority research questions resulting from the Probiotic Cities Working Group’s global interdisciplinary workshop, as well as their broader implications for microbiome science, urban health, and sustainable development. By focusing on these priorities, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners can foster a transformative agenda to integrate microbiomes into urban design, advancing resilient and equitable cities for the future.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Type of initiative: Report
  • SECTOR: Academic

Advancing Global Innovation: The Netherlands–Japan Science and Technology Partnership highlighting SDG impact

The Netherlands–Japan research partnership drives high-impact science and innovation, excelling in public-private collaboration and strategic technologies like quantum and photonics. By advancing health, industry, and innovation, it supports SDGs 3, 9, and 17, showing how international collaboration accelerates sustainable development and global knowledge sharing.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 7 – ffordable and Clean EnergyIPA SDG – Goal No 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Type of initiative: Tool
  • SECTOR: Academic

Safety Starts with Knowledge: Elsevier & WPA’s Patient Safety Books for Children

The Elsevier Foundation, in partnership with Elsevier and the World Patients Alliance (WPA), has launched a children’s book initiative aimed at embedding patient safety awareness from a young age. Recognizing that unsafe care contributes to millions of deaths and adverse outcomes globally—especially in low- and middle-income countries—this project produces freely accessible, multilingual books (print, audio, video) for children aged 6–12.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 3 – Good Health and well-beingIPA SDG – Goal No 4 – Quality Education
  • Type of initiative: Other
  • SECTOR: Academic

2025 Renewable Transformation Challenge

The Renewable Transformation Challenge, launched in 2017, aims to honor and showcase outstanding work that actively supports the transformation to a world powered by renewable energy and has potential to widen access to energy, particularly in developing countries. Over 152 entries were received which were scored in terms of applicability, impact, sustainability and scalability with the winner of the €20,000 prize awarded to Agrisol, enabling rural agriculture powered by solar energy.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 7 – ffordable and Clean EnergyIPA SDG – Goal No 13 – Climate action
  • Type of initiative: Report
  • SECTOR: Academic

Progress on Climate Action at Elsevier

In 2024, Elsevier cut direct emissions by 83% (since 2018) and saw 86% of top suppliers disclose CO₂ data, covering 94% of eligible spend. New titles like Cell Reports Sustainability and biodiversity analytics reinforced its role in climate research, while conferences adopted carbon footprint tracking. Through the Elsevier Foundation, programs like the Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge advanced SDG 13, showcasing Elsevier’s leadership in climate action.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 12 – Responsible consumption and productionIPA SDG – Goal No 13 – Climate action
  • Type of initiative: Best practice, Tool
  • SECTOR: Academic

STM Digital Carbon Calculator

Every digital article hosted, accessed, and cited online carries a measurable carbon cost. While the transition from print to digital has vastly improved global access to research, it has also introduced a new kind of environmental impact — one that often goes unseen. The STM Digital Carbon Calculator, built on DIMPACT methodology, enables publishers to measure the carbon emissions associated with their digital content and better understand their digital footprint.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 12 – Responsible consumption and productionIPA SDG – Goal No 13 – Climate action
  • Type of initiative: Research
  • SECTOR: Academic

Sustainable Development Goals at Sage

These microsites serve as a jumping off point for SDG resources to identify key information, data, authors, and journals publishing on these topics. The microsites include a range of journal articles, special collections, books, business cases, and podcasts that reflect Sage’s dedication to making an impact both inside and outside of academia.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 1 – No povertyIPA SDG – Goal No 13 – Climate action

  • Type of initiative: Event
  • SECTOR: Academic

2025 SDG Inspiration Day

More than 800 guests from 75 countries came together virtually for RELX/Elsevier SDG Inspiration Day focused on The Future of Philanthropy: Stepping Up for the SDGs. Together, we explored how philanthropy can drive progress toward the SDGS through inspiring keynotes and thought provoking conversation from global changemakers including Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the UN; Sir Lenny Henry, actor, comedian, writer & philanthropist and Sarah, Duchess of York, author & humanitarian.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
  • Type of initiative: Best practice, Event, Training
  • SECTOR: Academic

Community of Support

Community of Support – Integrating Sustainability into Higher Education and Society
Would you like to learn from others and gain access to additional resources and strategies? This community is brought to you in collaboration with the University World News. This group will help publishers, researchers, educators, policymakers and practitioners learn from each other to increase the success of their own efforts and get support. To be invited, go to https://forms.gle/w4mhaj2QR8RdZeVX6

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 4 – Quality EducationIPA SDG – Goal No 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
  • Type of initiative: Best practice
  • SECTOR: Academic

SDG Roadmap Level 3

Achieving the SDGs requires collective effort and STM’s SDG Level 3 highlights how academic publishers can meaningfully advance all 17 goals by focusing on the targets that drive change. This level and resource articulates how academic publishers contribute to key SDGs and the 169 targets by exploring real-world case studies showcasing impactful actions from across the industry and highlighting earlier levels for valuable tips and resources.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 4 – Quality EducationIPA SDG – Goal No 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
  • Type of initiative: Event
  • SECTOR: Academic

EASE EDI Webinar: What does it mean to write about trans people’s lives?

Brought to you by the EASE Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, this presentation asks us to think about what it means to work and write in the field of trans studies, with a focus on cisgender people. What does it mean to create meaningful collaborations with trans people. What forms of relationships with communities are essential to formulating research questions and undertaking ethical research?

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 4 – Quality EducationIPA SDG – Goal No 10 – Reduced inequalities
  • Type of initiative: Other
  • SECTOR: Academic

Global Social Challenges Journal

Global Social Challenges Journal responds directly to the SDGs, encompassing co-production and engaging with innovative and critical perspectives, including decolonial and southern epistemologies and their relationship with those of the Global North. By publishing Open Access evidence-based, collaborative work in the collective interest through a non-profit university press, the journal enables the sharing of knowledge needed to build a fairer world, across and for the Global South and North.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 10 – Reduced inequalitiesIPA SDG – Goal No 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
  • Type of initiative: Report
  • SECTOR: Academic

BUP impact report – supporting UN SDGs

Bristol University Press (BUP), the mission-driven, not-for-profit academic publisher, released its Impact Report, showcasing the Press’s role in advancing global knowledge and public policy around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report highlights a year of transformative publishing, widespread open access engagement and growing international influence.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 10 – Reduced inequalitiesIPA SDG – Goal No 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • Type of initiative: Best practice, Industry standard, Research, Statistics, Tool
  • SECTOR: Academic, Education

Aligning Education Research with SDGs in the Journal of Research in Educational Sciences

The Journal of Research in Educational Sciences is an editorial project by ASERS Publishing, established in 2010, which highlights the results and impact of using technology and innovation in education research. This initiative maps the alignment of the Journal with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 4, and 5, showcasing the journal’s contribution to research addressing key global challenges. The exercise was a collaborative effort between our researchers and the publishing team.

Relevant SDG’s

IPA SDG – Goal No 4 – Quality Education
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