Knowledge of biological diversity is a major source of innovation. Collective intellectual property of traditional knowledge by Indigenous peoples and local communities is an important source of innovation and product development. This article investigates collective intellectual property systems on the traditional knowledge of Aspalathus linearis, also known as rooibos—an endemic plant from South Africa which is the basis of an important herbal tea industry. The article discusses how collective action and self-organization can generate collective intellectual property systems; indigenous peoples and local communities can develop these systems to protect their IP; how these systems can promote social justice and a more equitable distribution of benefits but can be sources of dispute between socio-economic groups and communities and can reproduce historical inequalities and power asymmetries.

Advanced energy harvesting techniques are examined for self-sustainable Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This study covers layered architecture design, power requirements at various levels, energy sources, transducers, trackers, storage methods, and optimization strategies for efficient energy utilization.

This research analyzes how socioeconomic and geographical factors influence the development of advanced digital skills in Spain from 2015 to 2021, finding that socioeconomic factors have a greater impact than geographical ones, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also highlights increased digital skills among employed and unemployed populations, the significance of education and daily internet use, and regional disparities, particularly between Madrid and other areas.

This chapter aligns with Goals 6, 9 and 11 by detailing remote sensing for environmental considerations, water resource management, land use changes on urban heat islands, urban growth modeling and ecological monitoring

The United Nations Global Compact-Accenture Global Private Sector Stock take report report offers an appraisal of private sector contributions to the SDGs so far and outlines a clear pathway for private sector action over the next seven years.

Steel production is a major global carbon emitter, yet its role in meeting climate targets remains underexplored. Our analysis shows deep emission cuts are achievable through rapid mitigation, demand reduction, and carbon capture, offering vital guidance for policymakers and stakeholders in decarbonization planning.

In this context, the present study has a primary research objective: to develop a research agenda for entrepreneurial action, identifying key aspects related to STI and the SDGs, and to explore how both concepts are interconnected.

This chapter aligns with SDG Goal 5: Gender equality and Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure by exploring how to impactfully develop industries like sea cucumber aquaculture to empower women's growth within the industry.

The UN Global Compact Network UK, in partnership with Irwin Mitchell, has developed the SDG Playbook for SMEs: a step-by-step guide to help smaller companies unlock the competitive advantages associated with embracing the Sustainable Development Goals.