Climate Action and Sustainable Development Goals

This book investigates the critical relationship and interactions between two major environmental agendas of this century: the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Through numerous global case studies, this book provides extensive evidence explaining the synergies and trade-offs that exist between these two agendas and illustrates the varying approaches employed by governments and institutions while implementing them. It highlights essential lessons learned, key policy and regulatory measures focused on potential mitigation and adaptation solutions, and the pivotal role played by a diverse range of stakeholders in achieving the goals of both agendas. Features - Explains how to create synergies among the SDGs and the Climate Goals for the betterment of the planet - Raises awareness on urgent global issues through comprehensive analysis of policy measures and decision-making - Provides in-depth case studies from various regions with diverse perspectives and successful implementation strategies - Discusses financing gaps and solutions to guide financial planning and resource allocation - Addresses monitoring and verification mechanisms that will enhance accountability and transparency This book is an insightful, comprehensive reference for professionals, researchers, senior undergraduates, and graduate students working on projects in support of climate change and sustainable development. It's also an excellent book for policymakers and NGOs involved with UN SDGs.

Dr. Gowhar Meraj is currently working as an invited Postdoctoral Fellow at the American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). He works in the field of ecosystem services, climate adaptation, SDGs, remote sensing, GIS, hydrology, disaster risk assessment and mitigation, simulation modeling, and spatial analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, specializing in climate change and water research. He has published his works in reputed journals and has presented his research at various international conferences in countries like Thailand, Japan, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. He is a recipient of the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japan, at the University of Tokyo, Young Scientist Fellowship from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and the BRICS Young Scientist. Dr. Ahmad Mohd Khalid is a faculty of Economics at Pravin Dalal School of Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management, NMIMS Mumbai. He holds a PhD in Management from IIT Delhi. His research focuses on sustainable development goals, climate change, corporate environmental management and policy issues, in developing countries. He has published his works in reputed journals and has participated in several international conferences in countries such as India, Sri-Lanka, Japan, South-Korea, and USA. He is also a recipient of the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japan in 2021 and received IIT Delhi's Research Excellence Award in 2019.

1. Climate Action and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2. Environmental Leadership: Insights from India's Most Valuable Family Firms. 3. Time to Sound the Alarm: Why May the UN Sustainable Development Goals Not Be Achieved by 2030 in the MENA Region?. 4. Urban Heat, District Cooling, and Thermal Storage: G7 and G20 Tools to Triple Renewables and Cut Peak Demand in UAE and MENA. 5. The Global Economic Tapestry: Connectedness of ESG, Climate, Geopolitical Risk and Equity Indices. 6. Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Life Expectancy and Youth Death in BRICS Countries: Empirical Evidence Through Pooled Mean Group Approach. 7. The Corporate Sector's Contribution to Achieving SDGs and Climate Action Goals. 8. Status of Data Reporting and Required Reforms for Effective Monitoring and Verification. 9. A Policy Framework for AI-Centric Climate Resilience Action Plans. 10. Building Economically Robust, Technologically Advanced, and Environmentally Sustainable Higher Education Institutions: A Glimpse into the Case of a Turkish Private University. 11. Harmonising Goals of Sustainable Development and Climate Action: The Function of Legal and Policy Frameworks. 12. Aligning Multilateral Coal Transition Initiatives: A Case Study of Indonesia and Vietnam. 13. Governance in Climate and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Gulf Council Countries (GCC) - An Overview. 14. Empowering Communities for Climate Action: Lessons from South Africa's Participatory Sustainability Models. 15. The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Achieving SDGs and Climate Action. 16. Exploring the Role of Gender and Technology in Shaping Climate Action Strategies. 17. Sustainable Aviation and SDGs in BRICS+ Countries: A Comprehensive Review and Bibliometric Study.