We are excited to announce the release of a comprehensive new reference work, "SDG 8: Menschenwürdige Arbeit und Wirtschaftswachstum" (SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth), edited by notable academics and professionals including Gabriele Schuster from IU International University of Applied Sciences. This German-language handbook is a pivotal resource for understanding United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8, focusing on decent work and economic growth.
Contributions are first published online, fostering an engaging and ever-evolving dialogue, before being compiled into a printed volume. Already, the initial set of four articles is available online, with three distinguished pieces authored by scholars from IU International University of Applied Sciences — Johannes Treu, Marion Kalteis, and Lars Wohlers. With approximately 60 more articles slated for release over the coming weeks, this work will expand continually, promising to be a rich and enduring source of knowledge.
The initial articles provide an intriguing dive into several key themes surrounding SDG 8:
• The role of financial inclusion and fintech in realising SDG 8: Johannes Treu examines the critical gaps in access to financial services affecting 1.7 billion people globally. Treu highlights the transformative potential of fintech in facilitating inclusive financial systems, thereby contributing crucially to economic growth and poverty reduction within the framework of SDG 8.
Read more: Die Rolle von finanzieller Inklusion und Fintech bei der Realisierung des SDG 8.
• Sustainable advertising and the UN SDGs: Marion Kalteis explores sustainable marketing's impact on advancing UN goals. This piece delves into how strategic advertising can shape consumer awareness, promote eco-friendly actions, and motivate businesses to adopt fair labour practices, thereby significantly driving progress in sustainable development.
• Regional economic diversity in the protected areas: Lars Wohlers discusses the economic and sustainability impacts generated by large conservation territories in Germany and the USA. Wohlers underscores the importance of these areas in supporting diverse UN sustainability objectives, advocating for enhanced monitoring and integration of non-economic effects to fully harness their potential.
Read more: Vielfalt regionalökonomischer Effekte von Großschutzgebieten
The full texts of these and other articles can be found here: https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-3-662-68327-9
IU International University of Applied Sciences is proud to be the academic home of scholars who contribute important research to the field of sustainable development. Their work exemplifies our commitment to fostering an environment where innovative ideas can thrive.
