More than 800 people from over 75 countries came together virtually on 3rd June 2025 for the eleventh edition of the RELX SDG Inspiration Day: "The Future of Philanthropy: Stepping up for the SDGs" The annual online event brings together together business, academia, NGOs and government to explore pressing issues and inspire action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Explore highlights from the day including inspiring keynotes from Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary General of the United Nations, Sir Lenny Henry and Sarah, Duchess of York.

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Recognising our customer's efforts to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Hydrogen Production, Transportation, Storage, and Utilization: Theoretical and Practical Aspects, 2025, Pages 417-501

The chapter supports multiple UN SDGs—particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships)—by emphasizing the transition to sustainable hydrogen solutions, advancing infrastructure, promoting innovation, and highlighting the importance of international collaboration to achieve a low-carbon energy future.

The RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2025 focuses on the role of philanthropy in bridging the funding gap to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, featuring insights from prominent thought leaders. To commemorate this event, Elsevier has curated a free Special Collection with the latest research on philanthropy and the SDGs.

This article presents the development and evaluation of a low-cost electromechanical handbike prototype that can be easily attached to conventional manual wheelchairs. The aim is to bring about 'broader accessibility and improved quality of life for wheelchair users in resource-limited settings'.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure by exploring a novel area of research exploring the link between vascular disease and Alzheimer's Disease.

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Digital Twins for Smart Metabolic Circular Cities, Innovations in Planning and Climate Resilience, Smart Cities, 2025, Pages 115-152

This chapter supports SDG 9, 11, and 7 by discussing the integration of digital twins to enable urban stakeholders to make informed decisions, ensuring that buildings are optimized for both energy efficiency and occupant well-being, thus advancing the goals of sustainable urban development.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is an annual celebration on May 17th. To raise awareness for this important topic, Elsevier presents a curated list of publicly available journal articles and book chapters to help advance #SDG9 and #SDG10 research.

This article presents a participatory science framework that engages communities in soil monitoring and management through co-designed projects, educational outreach, and simplified data collection protocols.
The Mata Atlântica has lost over 85% of its cover, threatening climate and livelihoods. Our study reveals that reforestation with long-lived wood products can triple profits while enhancing carbon sinks, urging policymakers, landowners, and industries to collaborate for sustainable restoration.

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