Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd every year to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The theme for Earth day 2023 is Invest In Our Planet. Elsevier is proud to highlight these freely accessible book chapters and journal articles in honour of this event.

This chapter aligns with Goals 12, 13 and 15 by reviewing direct and indirect causes and drivers responsible for forest degradation and their consequences on health, environment, life, etc.

This content aligns with Goal 15: Life on Earth as it discusses the different viruses that can infect potatoes which are a problem for the quality and the quantity of global potato production which can exacerbate any food security issues.

The study discusses the fundamental concepts of blockchain technology, including cryptography, hash functions, digital signatures, and Merkle trees. Providing an in-depth presentation of the mechanism for reaching consensus.

This paper sought to explore similarities, variations and determinants of sustainable plastics consumption behavior within a sample of approximately 7600 respondents from eight European countries. We find that most consumers engage in sustainable plastics behavior during the usage phase, by reusing plastic containers and refilling water bottles. The regression analysis suggests that personal responsibility, having high values for nature, being a member of a nature organization and feeling knowledgeable about plastic pollution are important predictors of sustainable plastics consumption.

This Article supports SDGs 7, 11, and 8 by presenting an alternative means of agricultural transport utilizing solar-powered farm rickshaws versus the traditional fossil fuel vehicles.

Reducing emissions and improving environmental conditions are now a global priority for promoting sustainable growth and preventing the adverse consequences of global warming and climate change.

We observe the link between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We use automated methodologies to find insights and overlaps between AI and the SDGs. AI-Ethics frameworks need to give more attention to Society and Environment areas. Inclusive action is needed to balance the efforts for solving SDGs by using AI.SDGs 13, 14, and 15 (all related to the Environment area) are not sufficiently addressed.

The content aligns primarily with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by emphasizing sustainable agriculture as a solution to food insecurity, while also supporting SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) through its focus on climate resilience, sustainable diets, and ecosystem restoration. It further contributes to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by addressing the socio-economic dimensions of hunger and calling for collaborative, cross-sectoral action.

The content aligns with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting cellular agriculture as a means to enhance food security, improve nutrition, and reduce foodborne and zoonotic diseases. It also supports SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional animal agriculture that reduces environmental impact and antimicrobial resistance.