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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Earth’s Critical Zone Remains a Mystery Without its People
Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals may only be possible if human activities are central to critical zone science.
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The Art of Promoting Scientific Results
AGU has various avenues for promoting noteworthy research published in our journals and books, which increases visibility, downloads, and citations.
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Geoscientists Make a Difference
A new special report demonstrates that geoscientists’ knowledge, skills, and competencies can be used to advance every one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Tracking Sustainability Goals with Creative Data Sources
Nontraditional sources of data could assist in charting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, helping design appropriate policies and investments to improve the state of the environment.
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Using Big Data to Measure Environmental Inclusivity in Cities
Lower-income urban communities bear the brunt of environmental burdens, even in wealthy green cities around the world.
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Solving Shared Problems at the Food, Energy, and Water Nexus
A 15-year-old partnership among Chinese and U.S. scientists studying challenges in our food, energy, and water systems has revealed that solutions are best achieved through international collaboration.
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Movement Recognizes the Promises and Vulnerabilities in Pastoralism
With grassroots support, the Food and Agriculture Organization is moving closer to recognizing an International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
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Planning a Sustainable Future for Earth’s Oceans
Ocean experts are engaged in a long-term effort to envision, develop, and implement best practices for meeting today’s needs while preserving ocean resources for future generations.
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The World in 2050 Pursues Paths to a Sustainable Future
This initiative aims to provide fact-based knowledge to help implement and achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.