This year’s RELX SDG Inspiration Day will bring together global AI leaders, corporate representatives, investors, government, and NGOs to explore issues, gain practical insights and be inspired to take action in support of the Global Goals. Elsevier is proud to share this special collection of articles and chapters in celebration of this event.

This study, led by Indigenous scholars at the University of Queensland, examines the health and social outcomes of Indigenous peoples and health workers during pandemics in urban settings. The study incorporates systems thinking, emphasising new approaches to complex problems. The research highlighted systemic challenges in pandemic responses, emphasising the need for policy reform, particularly in areas like housing.

The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the unique social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples accessing home-based aged care services and have significant implications for current and future aged care reforms in Australia.

The study finds that compact urban landscapes increase heat health risks, while green spaces and vegetation can mitigate these risks, highlighting the importance of urban planning for climate adaptation.
Mitigating urban overheating is crucial for livable cities, yet this study of 7,500+ actions in 2,500+ European cities reveals a heavy focus on green and water solutions, limited use of smart systems, and gaps in addressing vulnerable populations and combinatorial strategies.
This review underscores the need for anti-racist research and publication practices that actively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and researchers. This approach is vital to enhance cancer outcomes within these communities.
RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2024: Leading edge discussion on AI for sustainable development: the risks and opportunities The tenth RELX SDG Inspiration Day - a free, online event for thought leaders, corporate representatives, students, investors, government and NGOs to explore issues, gain practical insights and be inspired to take action in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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AI holds tremendous potential for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  AI, particularly generative AI, provides new opportunities to analyse data and trends at pace a

This content aligns with Goals 1 and 5 by using qualitative approaches to explore the pathways of women's homelessness in the Kolkata megacity; identifying environmental, structural, and interpersonal factors associated with women's homelessness; and offering policy and practice recommendations for addressing this issue.
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Homelessness to Hope: Research, Policy and Global Perspectives, Volume , 1 January 2024

This content aligns with Goals 1 and 5 by assessing endemic levels of gender inequality and exclusion of homeless women and survival challenges for them in context of pertinent indicators like accessing basic services, occupational segregation, and gender-based violence.

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