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PS4SD publishes research papers on a variety of topics, from SDGs, to Meta-Governance, to science and policy. These papers inform our partners on the best strategic paths and priorities. You can view some of our best publications on this page.
Recent Publications
Short reads on sustainability challenges
Here are all seven 2-page articles on SDG-related challenges which we published online as guest articles at iisd.org during the last years, put together in easily readable downloads: Why we need...
Preview Metagovernance for Sustainability – Chapter 1
The book Metagovernance for Sustainability is, unfortunately, not Open Access. But the first introductory chapter has been put online by the publisher (Routledge). It can be downloaded here.
Study “Europe’s approach to implementing the SDGs: Good practices and the way forward” (2019)
The 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development offers a unique framework for transformative pathways towards sustainability worldwide. The 2030 Agenda also requires a paradigm shift in governance, - at...
What makes effective governance?
How does one know when countries have implemented good governance? Although a cornerstone of all developmental efforts and the sine qua non of sustainability, governance is often nebulous. As a...
Contribution to 2019 HLPF
UN CEPA submitted a contribution to the July 2019 High-level Political Forum in the SDGs, stating among others that public institutions are not ready to curb the trend of disempowerment, and that we...
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Read our books
Our associates are published authors, having been cited hundreds of times in scientific studies. You can find our books on Amazon and in school libraries throughout the world.