Elgar Companion to Europe and the Sustainable Development Goals

This Companion assesses the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Europe during the period of multiple crises from 2020 to 2025 and explores conceptual and practical pathways for advancing SDG transformations by 2030 and beyond.Drawing on mixed research methods and diverse expertise from across Europe, it concludes that the long-term European commitment to sustainable development has been significantly challenged in recent years. Contributors review the progress made throughout Europe in implementing the SDGs since their adoption and emphasize the importance of strengthening science-backed pathways to drive systemic transformations. The Companion discusses the need for scaling up applied, multi-stakeholder research to advance sustainable development in Europe, and also explores how new forms of international partnerships can help advance sustainable development in Europe and globally.The Elgar Companion to Europe and the Sustainable Development Goals is a crucial reference for scholars and researchers of sustainability studies, environmental studies, economics, political science, and international relations. Policymakers at the European Union, national, and subnational level will also benefit from the diverse academic expertise and extensive country coverage.