Science & the SDGs
Why the SDGs add value to science
Resources
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Building on Nature Report
Area-based conservation as a key tool for delivering SDGs.
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Natural Climate Solutions Report
Natural solutions to climate change that can be used in Canada. Based on environmental science, engineering, and research.
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How science can put the SDGs back on track
The importance of the partnership between research and action. Organizations need research to be able to draw on people who have the time to think and gather evidence; people with the time to reflect on that knowledge before providing advice and answering questions from their colleagues on the frontline, and from policymakers and colleagues in other roles.
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SDGs and scenario modelling tools
Showing how environmental modelling often incorporates SDGs. Scenario analysis and quantitative modelling will be important analytical tools to support national sustainable development planning, and there is an increasingly sophisticated suite of models available to decision-makers.
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The role of scientists in the environmental policy process
Including scientists and scientific information will improve the quality of complex policy decisions. Report on a study examining attitudes of scientists, natural resource managers, interest groups, and the public concerning the role of science and scientists in environmental and natural resource policy.
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Harnessing the power of science in environmental law
Environmental law has not taken full advantage of the plethora of scientific ideas developed in universities and other research institutions throughout the world. Pure science may tell us what is likely to happen as a result of a certain action and can inform decisions.
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Towards linking environmental law and science
Gaps between environmental science and environmental law may undermine sound environmental decision-making. A conceptual model of how different kinds of science-based activities can feed into legislative and policy cycles.
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UNDESA - keeping science involved in SDG implementation
The purpose of the GSDR is to strengthen the science-policy interface at the HLPF. Science matters more than ever, as the challenges we face are complex and multi-faceted. For the research community, sustainable development calls for interdisciplinary research, across the natural sciences and the social sciences.
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Science: What can it do for the Sustainable Development Goals?
More could have been done to involve researchers in developing countries more actively in writing MDGs and were included in SDGs, for example, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the UN’s science advisory board.
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Quantitative modelling example & the SDGs
Using quantitative and mathematical modelling for decision-making options is a different competence dimension than perspective-taking if contextualized for Sustainable Development.
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How can science help deliver on the SDGs
The scientific community has helped to generate the momentum behind the sustainable development goals. By linking evidence to policy in timely, thoughtful and sensitive ways, scientists can now contribute to the task of implementation. New science is required to translate goals from the abstract global level, to the national level, and to practical local levels.
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Fossil Free
Organizations
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Project Drawdown
Solutions to address climate change through various sectors, including scientific and nature-based solutions.
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Nature Conservancy of Canada
Country’s largest national land conservation organization. A conservation process based on on-the-ground work, which continues to evolve to meet changing needs.
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Environmental Resources Management
Canada & USA, local branches. Working towards a sustainable future determined by SDGs, scientists are the employees. Support clients’ environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability needs across the entire lifecycle of the business.
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CanNorth
Environmental consulting with focus on local impact. Conduct research. Environmental and heritage services to a diversity of clients for a wide range of project types. First Nation-owned company.
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IISD research
Modelling Climate Scenarios for Sustainable Development. Chemists and biologists, economists and engineers, reporters and researchers, all connected by the dedication to sustainable development.
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Canadian Environmental Law Association
Hire researchers, also seek scientists to go into law after. Work to protect human health and our environment by seeking justice for those harmed by pollution and by working to change policies to prevent such problems in the first place.
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David Suzuki Foundation
Seek researchers, ecologists, biologists etc. - Experts in environmental science.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, Parks Ontario
Work in land, soil, conservation, lakes and rivers, air pollution, climate change and more. All work is informed by on-the-ground research conducted by scientists.
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Parks Canada
Science and conservation is a big part of what they do (ecological monitoring, protecting ecosystems, etc.).
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Environment and Climate Change Canada
Informed by scientific analysis of ecosystems, etc.
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Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network
A nationwide ecological monitoring system that provides a national picture of the state of our natural resources and changes in the conditions affecting the environment or humans.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Informed by scientific analysis of ecosystems, etc.
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National Parks Service
Science and conservation is a big part of what they do (ecological monitoring, protecting ecosystems, etc.).
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Canadian Wildlife Federation
A charitable organization that works with Canadians to make a difference to the kind of legacy we leave behind. Performs research.
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The Nature Conservancy
Global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Diverse staff led by scientists (400+).
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