Special collections

Elimination of Violence against Women 2021

Elsevier
To help create awareness and take steps towards eliminating violence against women, November 25th is designated as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Elsevier has curated a freely available Special Collection of book chapters and journal articles related to this important theme to highlight the urgent need to end violence against women and girls.
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SDG:

Goal 5: Gender equality; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

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Health and wellbeing; Diversity and inclusion; Gender equality and women's empowerment; Access to justice, Global

Slow Onset Events related to Climate Change - Special Issue

Elsevier,

Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, Volume 50, Pages A1-A8, 1-318 (June 2021)

This special issue of Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability (COSUST) brings together a collection of articles on environmental sustainability in relation to those adverse climate impacts –slow onset events--which unfold gradually over time. The special issue helps identify the gaps and challenges in understanding slow onset events and their local, national, and regional impacts, and possible approaches to manage these.
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SDG:

Goal 13: Climate action

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Climate change; Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development; Information for integrated Decision-Making & Participation; National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS), Global

COP26 Special Issue: UN Climate Change Conference 2021

Elsevier

COP26 is the 2021 United Nations annual climate change conference. COP stands for Conference of the Parties. Parties are the signatories of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - a treaty agreed in 1994 which has 197 Parties (196 countries and the EU). The 2021 conference, hosted by the UK, together with our partners Italy, in Glasgow, will be the 26th meeting of the Parties, which is why it's called COP26.

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SDG:

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation; Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Data & Analytics; Health and wellbeing; Rule of Law; Science; Oceans & Seas; Sustainable cities and human settlements; Sustainable consumption and production; Water and sanitation; Sustainable transport; Technology; Energy; Climate change; Chemicals and waste; Health and population, Global

World Food Day 2021

Elsevier,

16th October 2021

World Food Day is organized every year on October 16 to bring awareness to how our changing planet affects food production and distribution. In support of this year's theme "Our actions are our future- Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life", Elsevier presents a collection of over 70 pieces of curated and freely available books and journal content.
 

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SDG:

Goal 2: Zero hunger; Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action

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Supply chain; Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Sustainable consumption and production; Sustainable cities and human settlements, Global

World Mental Health Day 2021

Elsevier,

10th October 2021

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October and the overall objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. In support of World Mental Health Day - Elsevier presents a curated, open access collection of journal articles and book chapters focused on mental health.
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World Alzheimer's Day 2021: The Power of Knowledge

Elsevier,

14th September 2021

World Alzheimer's Day is an international campaign organised by Alzheimer's Disease International to raise awareness and highlight issues faced by people affected by dementia. It takes place every year on September 21st and is the focus of World Alzheimer's Month. In support of this year’s theme – ‘Know dementia, know Alzheimer's’ - Elsevier presents a curated, open access collection of over 70 journal articles and book chapters focused on shining a light on the warning signs of dementia and the importance of a timely diagnosis.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 17: Partnership for the goals

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Global; Health and wellbeing; Health and population; Science; Multi-stakeholder partnerships, Global

Chemistry for Climate Action

Elsevier,

15th July 2021

To show the importance of climate action and to celebrate the more than 5-year collaboration between the Elsevier Chemistry journals department and the Elsevier Foundation, we have compiled this special issue, highlighting top chemistry content related to SDG 13 and providing information on past winners of the Green & Sustainable Chemistry Challenge.
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SDG:

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy; Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure; Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production; Goal 13: Climate action

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Science; Sustainable consumption and production; Technology; Energy; Climate change; Atmosphere; Chemicals and waste; Industry, Global

World Environment Day 2021

Elsevier,

25th May 2021

World Environment Day is the most renowned day for environmental action. Since 1974, it has been celebrated every year on June 5th, engaging governments, businesses, celebrities and citizens to focus their efforts on a pressing environmental issue. To mark World Environment Day 2021, Elsevier presents a curated list of free access journal articles and book chapters in support of this year's theme - Ecosystem Restoration.
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SDG:

Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 15: Life on land

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Global; Oceans & Seas; Sustainable cities and human settlements; Climate change; Biodiversity and ecosystems; Forests, Global

Earth Day 2021

Elsevier
Earth Day is widely recognised as the largest secular observance in the world, marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change human behaviour and provoke policy changes. This day recognises and celebrates the Earth and its ecosystems as our home and highlights the need to protect earth to enhance people’s livelihoods, counteract climate change, and stop the collapse of biodiversity. To raise awareness of Earth Day 2021, Elsevier presents a curated list of free access journal articles and book chapters in support of this year's theme - Restore our Earth.
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SDG:

Goal 13: Climate action; Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 14: Life below water; Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities; Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Global; Health and wellbeing; Oceans & Seas; Sustainable cities and human settlements; Climate change; Health and population, Global

World Health Day 2021

Elsevier,

1st April 2021

April 7th of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization. To raise awareness of this year's theme - building a fairer, healthier world for everyone - Elsevier presents a curated list of free access journal articles and book chapters.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Tags:

Global; Health and wellbeing; Health and population, Global

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