Can post-2015 sustainable development goals survive neoliberalism? A critical examination of the sustainable development–neoliberalism nexus in developing countries

Kumi, Emmanuel; Arhin, Albert A.; Yeboah, Thomas

doi:10.1007/s10668-013-9492-7

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“…They primarily engage with SDG targets that are internally actionable and that seek to avoid doing harm. This is important: accountability for, and mitigation of, negative impacts on societies and the environment are critical requirements for achieving the SDGs (Kumi, Arhin, & Yeboah, 2014). Nevertheless, sustainable development also necessitates a radical diversion from current practices (Chang, 2010).…”

Section: An Institutional Approach To the Role Of Mnes In Sustainablementioning

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Multinational enterprises and the Sustainable Development Goals: An institutional approach to corporate engagement

2018

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be achieved without the contributions of multinational enterprises (MNEs). However, extant international business research hardly covers the private sector's role in achieving international policy goals. This article conceptualises the SDGs as a goal-based institution. Building on institutional theory, it develops propositions that help explain MNEs' engagement with SDGs. Exploratory survey results from 81 European and North American Financial Times Global 500 companies indicate that MNEs engage more with SDG targets that are actionable within their (value chain) operations than those outside of it, and more with SDG targets that ''avoid harm'' than those that ''do good''. Differences in SDG engagement based on MNEs' home-and host-countries and their industrial sectors are also explored. We draw policy conclusions for a more pro-active involvement of MNEs in sustainable development, and we define avenues for future international business research. In particular, cross-sector partnerships deserve further attention.

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Section: An Institutional Approach To the Role Of Mnes In Sustainablementioning

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Multinational enterprises and the Sustainable Development Goals: An institutional approach to corporate engagement

2018

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“…The development of SD as a policy‐driven concept has been a criticized discourse (Kopnina, ; Sinakou, Boeve‐de Pauw, & Van Petegem, ). Specifically, SD has been suggested to support a neoliberal agenda by combining the seemingly polysemous meanings of conservation (in sustaining the environment) with development (as in economic development and growth) (Barkemeyer, Holt, Preuss, & Tsang, ; Hursh, Henderson, & Greenwood, ; Kumi, Arhin, & Yeboah, ). Still, the idea of SD has been the benchmark and driver of most worldwide efforts to accomplish social, economic and environmental goals.…”

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The Sustainability Consciousness Questionnaire: The theoretical development and empirical validation of an evaluation instrument for stakeholders working with sustainable development

Gericke

Pauw

Berglund

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Sustainable Development

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In this paper, the concept of sustainability consciousness, an individual's experience and awareness of sustainable development, is introduced. Based on UNESCO's definition of sustainable development, a sustainability consciousness questionnaire (SCQ) is theoretically and empirically developed. Using the data of 638 respondents from Sweden aged 18-19 years old, the scale is developed in two versions. The long version (SCQ-L) can be used to measure individuals' environmental, social and economic knowingness, attitudes and behaviour (nine valid and reliable subscales), in addition to the second order constructs of sustainability knowingness, sustainability attitudes and sustainability behaviour, as well as the third order construct, sustainability consciousness. For the short version (SCQ-S) 27 items were identified that can be used to measure the second and third order constructs. Both versions of the scale present excellent psychometric quality. Possible applications of the questionnaire instruments in the context of evaluation of sustainability policies, practices and stakeholder engagement are discussed. KEYWORDS empirical validation of the sustainability consciousness questionnaire, questionnaire instrument, stakeholder engagement, Sustainability Consciousness, sustainable development, sustainable development policy, theoretical development of the construct of sustainability consciousness

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“…Despite this broad approach, the SDGs hardly constitute the kind of magic wand likely to re-orient our civilization towards sustainability (MARTINE; KUMI et al, 2014). The SDGs fail to address the deeper structural factors causing either poverty or the infringement of planetary boundaries.…”

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Disarray in Global Governance and Climate Change Chaos

Martine

Alves

2019

Rev. bras. estud. popul.

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Scientists warn that human activity in the Anthropocene is causing the transgression of several planetary boundaries. The population/environment/development equation has become insoluble. This paper reviews the trajectory of climate change and discusses the shortcomings of ongoing efforts to address it. It analyzes the current crisis in global governance, fostered by widespread disenchantment with globalization, and reflects on the risks that the resulting political imbroglio presents for our environmental future. Global responses are ineffective due to crumbling multilaterism and the continuing promotion of unsustainable economic growth based on consumerism. Discontent with the consequences of globalization has destabilized national governance and, in the process, further corroded prospects for effective global governance in facing symbiotic social, political and environmental crises. Frustration with globalization is providing media populists a platform from which to attract voters with naive schemes that highlight climate change denial. Potential pathways and obstacles for multilateralism in efforts to resolve the current crisis are blurred. Blind faith in technology, negationism, and the pervasiveness of the consumer culture further hamper awareness raising. Unfortunately, voters, institutions and policies may only adjust when the intensification of climate disasters forces a sea change in outlook.

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Can post-2015 sustainable development goals survive neoliberalism? A critical examination of the sustainable development–neoliberalism nexus in developing countries

Cited by 78 publications

References 60 publications

Multinational enterprises and the Sustainable Development Goals: An institutional approach to corporate engagement

Multinational enterprises and the Sustainable Development Goals: An institutional approach to corporate engagement

The Sustainability Consciousness Questionnaire: The theoretical development and empirical validation of an evaluation instrument for stakeholders working with sustainable development

Disarray in Global Governance and Climate Change Chaos

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