Knowledge of biological diversity is a major source of innovation. Collective intellectual property of traditional knowledge by Indigenous peoples and local communities is an important source of innovation and product development. This article investigates collective intellectual property systems on the traditional knowledge of Aspalathus linearis, also known as rooibos—an endemic plant from South Africa which is the basis of an important herbal tea industry. The article discusses how collective action and self-organization can generate collective intellectual property systems; indigenous peoples and local communities can develop these systems to protect their IP; how these systems can promote social justice and a more equitable distribution of benefits but can be sources of dispute between socio-economic groups and communities and can reproduce historical inequalities and power asymmetries.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by raising awareness of chromosomal conditions and their associated health challenges, such as intellectual disabilities and other clinical features, which underscores the need for early diagnosis and appropriate medical care. By discussing the complexities of diagnosing these conditions, especially prenatally, it highlights the importance of accessible genetic testing and healthcare resources that can improve health outcomes for affected individuals and families. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by emphasizing the need for equitable access to diagnostic tools and services for all populations, ensuring that individuals with chromosomal conditions receive the necessary support and care regardless of their socioeconomic status or background.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by providing a thorough understanding of cerebral palsy (CP), including its neurodevelopmental origins, clinical manifestations, and the importance of early detection through standardized tools. By outlining guidelines for diagnosis and management, the chapter emphasizes the need for comprehensive care strategies that can improve health outcomes and quality of life for children with CP. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the significance of accessible diagnostic and management resources that ensure all children, regardless of their circumstances, receive timely and equitable care, ultimately promoting better developmental outcomes and reducing disparities in healthcare access.
Background: Gender-based disparities in health-care are common and can affect access to care.
Elsevier,
Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis: Common Diseases and their Mimics (Second Edition)
2023, Pages 450-472.e2
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by reviewing the common risk and protective factors for developmental disorders, approaches to screening, and identification of developmental disabilities in primary health care settings.
Elsevier,
Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Epigenetics: Translational Epigenetics, Second Edition, 2024, Pages 103-124
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by addressing Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a significant cause of intellectual disability, and exploring potential treatments that could improve health outcomes for affected individuals through the restoration of gene function. Additionally, it aligns with Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by emphasizing the importance of understanding genetic and epigenetic factors in FXS, which can lead to more equitable healthcare options and targeted interventions for individuals with this condition, ultimately promoting inclusion and reducing disparities in health access and treatment.
Elsevier,
Genomics in the Clinic: A Practical Guide to Genetic Testing, Evaluation, and Counseling, 2024, Pages 493-494
This case study aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and understanding of genetic conditions, which can lead to better health management and support for individuals with psychosis and learning disabilities. Additionally, it aligns with Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by emphasizing the need for equitable access to healthcare and resources for individuals with complex health needs, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and support tailored to their specific conditions.
This chapter advances Goals 4 and 10 by discussing the relationship between human rights and archaeology. The relation between death, war and heritage is also discussed, as a fundamental concern of archaeology's theory and praxis that seldom turns out to be helpful to the public's concerns or needs.
This content advances UN SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by discussing the health disparity experienced by First Nations Australians experience compared to non-Indigenous Australians in the management of metabolic syndrome and its complications and how a multidisciplinary approach and involvement of Aboriginal healthcare practitioners is essential.
The United Nations Global Compact-Accenture Global Private Sector Stock take report report offers an appraisal of private sector contributions to the SDGs so far and outlines a clear pathway for private sector action over the next seven years.
