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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.

World Creativity and Innovation Day 2025: Harnessing Creativity for Global Progress

This text ties into SDG 13 (Climate Action) by focusing on innovative methods for CO2 capture using ionic liquids, which can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. It also relates to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through the use of advanced computational approaches and generative models to accelerate the discovery and optimization of new materials.

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.

The article ties into several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposing a solution for several problems: mobility, pollution, energy management, healthcare, safety, and security
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SDGs have been added on Scopus' author profile pages, appearing under the rebranded “Impact” section.

In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Catherine Neish, Associate Professor, Western University. In this episode, they discuss how women still face lower participation in many STEM fields and unequal opportunities in funding and senior positions. They also discuss initiatives to address this gender bias and what changes are needed to attract more women in science.

International Day of Banks 2025: Empowering Sustainable Development Through Finance

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