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This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by discussing the relationship between mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic in children and youth, and the infrastructure in place to address declines in mental health in these populations.

This Backstory highlights how justice issues in sustainability often remain overlooked or are addressed by social scientists, and advocates for a more inclusive, interdisciplinary approach that incorporates diverse perspectives to better integrate justice considerations into sustainability research and foster equitable, holistic solutions.

Elsevier,

Additive Manufacturing Materials and Technology: Additive Manufacturing Materials and Technologies, 2024, Pages 341-357

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by demonstrating how advancements in 3D printing (3DP) technology enhance medical service delivery by creating customized prosthetics, implants, and equipment that can significantly improve health outcomes for individuals, particularly para-athletes and those with limb loss. By emphasizing the benefits of personalized medical devices and the potential for improved activities of daily living, the chapter highlights the importance of innovative solutions in healthcare. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by advocating for accessible and customized technologies that empower para-athletes and individuals with disabilities, promoting equity in sports and medical care and ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to participate fully in both athletic and everyday activities.

International Youth Day 2026

International Youth Day (IYD) is dedicated to drawing attention to the cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. Established by the United Nations in 1999, this day serves as a platform for governments and organizations to address the challenges faced by young people and to recognize their contributions to global development. Observed annually on August 12th, IYD encourages activities that promote awareness, dialogue, and action on youth-related issues.

While there is an extensive and substantial body of epidemiological research on gender-specific differences regarding the prevalence, persistence, and comorbidity of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) in childhood and adolescence, empirical research on inclusive education largely lacks a differentiated and gender-sensitive research approach. However, initial empirical findings indicate that girls with internalizing behavior problems are to be considered a particularly vulnerable group in school regarding their social integration, their self-concept, their well-being in school and their perception and interpretation of social interaction processes. Can girls with internalizing behavior problems thus be referred to as the 'forgotten gender' of empirical research on inclusive education?

Plastic waste is a mounting environmental problem, and heterogeneous catalysts offer a promising route to upcycling such waste into useful products. This article reviews the chemistry underlying such processes.
Elsevier,

Trends in Ecology and Evolution, Volume 39, July 2024

No net biodiversity loss is a key goal of many green energy projects. The authors argue that indirect benefits to biodiversity should not be included in no-net-loss calculations.

This content aligns with Goals 15, 16, and 10 by discussing how UGGps actively involve local and indigenous peoples, preserving and celebrating their culture; emphasizing the bottom-up approach of UGGps, which involves active participation of local and indigenous communities; and showing how preservation of indigenous cultures, traditional knowledge, and practices within UGGps promotes cultural diversity and inclusion.

Elsevier,

Sleep and Sport: Physical Performance, Mental Performance, Injury Prevention, and Competitive Advantage for Athletes, Coaches, and Trainers, 2024, pp 137-164

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by discussing the relationship between sleep and mental health in athletes and exploring the infrastructure in place to manage athlete mental health.

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