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Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the Transformation of the World Economy

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2412

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Ganna Kharlamova

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Department of Economic Cybernetics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Interests: SDGs; modeling; forecasting; sustainable development
Prof. Dr. Vincent Rolandas Giedraitis

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Department of Theoretical Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
Interests: theoretical economy; sustainable development; criminology

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue explores the integration of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the evolving global economic landscape. As economies undergo rapid transformations driven by digitalization, climate action, and socio-political shifts, the need for sustainable economic policies and frameworks becomes increasingly urgent.

Focus and Scope:

This issue examines how SDGs can be systematically embedded into economic transformation at various levels—corporate, national, and global. Key topics include sustainable finance, green investment, circular economy models, social equity, and the role of digital transformation in achieving sustainability objectives. Contributions will highlight the interplay between economic growth and sustainability policies, offering insights into both theoretical frameworks and practical applications.

Relevance to the Existing Literature:

This Special Issue extends existing sustainability research by providing an interdisciplinary approach, integrating economic, scientific, and policy perspectives. It contributes to defining and measuring sustainability, assessing the impact of SDG-driven policies, and identifying best practices for businesses and governments based on DDDM (data-driven decision management).

We invite original research, case studies, and policy analyses that provide quantifiable sustainability metrics, monitoring frameworks, and innovative tools to enhance economic resilience and long-term sustainability.

We look forward to your valuable contributions.

Prof. Dr. Ganna Kharlamova
Prof. Dr. Vincent Rolandas Giedraitis
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • economic transformation
  • sustainability modeling
  • quantitative methods in sustainability
  • circular economy
  • green finance and investment
  • data-driven decision making (DDDM) for sustainability
  • sustainability metrics and indicators
  • policy modeling for sustainable development
  • impact assessment of SDG implementation

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The Global Economic Model in Crisis: An Analysis of the Obstacles to the Sustainable Development Goals
by Andriy Stavytskyy and Andrii Dligach
Sustainability 2025, 17(19), 8537; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17198537 - 23 Sep 2025
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established by the United Nations in 2015, aim to address global challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change, yet only 17% of these goals are on track for 2030. This study investigates the geopolitical, economic, and technological barriers [...] Read more.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established by the United Nations in 2015, aim to address global challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change, yet only 17% of these goals are on track for 2030. This study investigates the geopolitical, economic, and technological barriers to SDG progress, focusing on the middle-income trap, trade regionalisation, and automation’s impacts. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, we analysed World Bank, IMF, UN, and OECD data (2005–2024) on GDP, FDI, exports, and public debt across various income-level countries. Findings reveal that economic growth is hindered by market saturation, ageing populations, high debt, and declining FDI, while global trade stagnation since 2011 and regionalisation impede cooperation. Automation reduces employment, shrinks the middle class, and threatens stability, with geopolitical tensions disrupting supply chains. The current economic model, reliant on consumption, investment, and exports, is insufficient for sustainable development. The novelty of this study lies in its integrated analysis of three structural global trends—trade stagnation, regionalisation, and automation—over the period 2005–2024. Unlike previous works that typically examine these factors in isolation or over shorter time horizons, our approach highlights their combined impact on SDG achievement. By formulating and testing specific hypotheses, the study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence on how these interrelated processes jointly hinder sustainable development under the current global economic model. Full article
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S + ESG as a New Dimension of Resilience: Security at the Core of Sustainable Business Development
by Ganna Kharlamova, Denys Shchur and Oleksandra Humenna
Sustainability 2025, 17(18), 8425; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17188425 - 19 Sep 2025
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This study introduces the SESG (Security, Environmental, Social, Governance) framework as a necessary evolution of traditional ESG, aimed at enhancing societal and corporate resilience in the face of hybrid threats, war, and climate crises. By integrating a security dimension, SESG responds to the [...] Read more.
This study introduces the SESG (Security, Environmental, Social, Governance) framework as a necessary evolution of traditional ESG, aimed at enhancing societal and corporate resilience in the face of hybrid threats, war, and climate crises. By integrating a security dimension, SESG responds to the growing inadequacy of classical ESG models in high-risk environments, particularly for countries like Ukraine. The research combines theoretical analysis with empirical data, including a nationwide survey of Ukrainian professionals across business, government, and civil society sectors. The findings reveal overwhelming support—over 90%—for incorporating security into ESG, especially in sectors such as IT, energy, and logistics. The article proposes a matrix of qualitative and quantitative indicators to assess SESG performance and highlights business-led contributions to national defense. The results demonstrate that security is not just a governmental concern but a key factor in corporate responsibility, investor trust, and sustainable development. The study concludes that SESG offers both a scientific reframing of resilience and a practical tool for policy and strategy, particularly under conditions of geopolitical and environmental instability. It urges cross-sector collaboration, standardization, and awareness building to embed SESG as a core principle in global sustainability agendas. Full article
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