Centre for Sustainable Development Reform

Catalysing ambitious and pragmatic reforms in law, policy and governance to contribute to the integrated environment, social and economic objectives of the global sustainable development agenda.

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We welcome long-term partnerships and diverse collaborations across the public, private and non-profit sectors—aligned to national, regional and global commitments concerning climate change and sustainable development.

Our work is organised around three pathways:

A future where policies and performance of governments and other institutions are benchmarked against a range of indicators that complement Gross Domestic Product, accounting for the social, environmental and other foundations of sustainable development.

Initiatives:

The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership

The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP) is a global, multistakeholder partnership established to enable countries and other stakeholders to go Beyond GDP to measure and manage progress toward ocean sustainable development.

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A future where laws, policies and investment support the innovation required to unlock transitions to zero-carbon development across all relevant sectors.

Initiatives:

The Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership

The Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership is an open coalition of Pacific Island Countries

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Race to 2030

Race for 2030 is an industry-led cooperative research centre established in 2020 to accelerate the transition to reliable, affordable, clean energy for 2030.

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A future where economic activities achieve inclusive and equitable outcomes and strengthen the environmental assets that are the foundation of sustainable development.

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We’re inviting experts to provide their views on gender equity in biodiversity and climate through an online survey.

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BBNJ Expert Advisory Group

The BBNJ Agreement, adopted on 19 June 2023, ensures the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

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Ocean Accounts Exchange Building - A Blueprint for Action

Jan 07, 2025

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From negotiations to implementation: flying blind without data on plastics is not an option

Dec 06, 2024

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INC-5 Event: Developing national data systems to drive decision-making for the global plastic treaty and beyond

Nov 28, 2024

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Data-Driven Decision Making for Managing Plastic Pollution

Nov 26, 2024

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The Centre for Sustainable Development Reform was established by the ��logo Faculty of Law and Justice in 2022. Find out more about how we strive to fulfil the public responsibilities and mission of ��logo (and the university sector as a whole).

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Organised to create safe spaces for changemakers, from government, business, and wider society, to plan practical action for a sustainable futures informed by knowledge and insights from across the world.