Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Development Goals-A Global Review of Science Policy and Society

• Dr. Lukas Meier

  Department of Sustainability Studies Berlin, Germany

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a comprehensive global framework aimed at addressing pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Achieving these goals requires coordinated efforts across multiple disciplines, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, economics, and public policy. This review examines interdisciplinary approaches to SDG implementation, emphasizing the integration of scientific research, governance structures, and societal engagement. Drawing on recent scholarly literature from 2023 to 2025, the paper analyzes how interdisciplinary collaboration enhances policy effectiveness, innovation, and sustainable outcomes. The study highlights key challenges such as institutional silos, uneven global participation, and policy fragmentation, while proposing pathways to strengthen interdisciplinary research and practice. The findings underscore the necessity of cross-sectoral knowledge exchange to accelerate progress toward sustainable development.

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