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Report: From publications to policy
A new Springer Nature report, titled From publications to policy: the impact of research towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, explores how SDG research is cited in policy.
It draws on more than 19 million policy documents, and offers a new perspective on the relationship between science and real-world decision-making.
Published in cooperation with Overton.
> Read the blog How SDG research drives policy: A special report
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Springer Nature’s 2024 annual report, contains business highlights and our first Combined Non-Financial report, replacing the Sustainable Business report we have shared in previous years. Visit our reporting microsite to discover more about our sustainability performance (including key ESG data), our ongoing support for the SDGs through our publishing activities and other case studies on our efforts to be a responsible, purpose-driven business. An update on our key performance indicators as assured by our auditors is also available in a separate sustainability statement.
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Science for a Sustainable Future Event Series
Science for a Sustainable Future 2025, held in cooperation with the UN Sustainable Development Network, focused on the question: ‘What is needed to make the SDGs happen by 2030?’
Session 1: Impacting SDG Policy: The role of science and research in driving sustainable change
Session 2: 10 years of 'A World thart Counts': Where has the data revolution taken us in global education?
SDG Summit for Latin America and the Caribbean
The Summit convened over 369 participants from 54 countries for a 2-day virtual event. Addressing progress, challenges, and changes needed to achieve the SDGs in the region.
Day 1: Enhancing education and reducing inequalities
Day 2: Sustainable energy futures
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Examining researcher attitudes to societal impact
In partnership with The Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), we surveyed researchers globally to understand how they approach funding and communicating research, as well as how they measure societal and academic impact. Here the data is shared according to each SDG focus. Learn more about the overall project here.
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Why the Social Sciences matter now more than ever
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