1st Edition

The Sustainable Development Goals in International Law and Policy

By Erika Techera Copyright 2025
154 Pages 18 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

154 Pages 18 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

154 Pages 18 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book introduces the reader to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an accessible and concise way, examining sustainable development from an international law and policy perspective. The SDGs seek to stimulate social, economic and environmental action to achieve peace and prosperity for all people and the planet. The book examines the SDGs in an approachable and engaging way,... Read more

1. Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals

2. Poverty, hunger and human health: SDGs 1, 2 and 3

3. Gender, equity and education: SDGs 4 and 5

4. Water, sanitation and energy: SDGs 6 and 7

5. Employment, economies and industrialisation: SDGs 8, 9 and 10

6. Cities, settlements, consumption and production: SDGs 11 and 12

7. Environmental protection, conservation and climate change: SDGs 13, 14 and 15

8. Peace, justice and partnerships: SDGs 16 and 17

9. Advancing the SDGs

   

Biography

Erika Techera is a professor of law at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on international and comparative environmental law. She is a former barrister and fellow of the Australian Academy of Law.