This chapter aligns with UN SDG Goals 6, 9 and 12 by highlighting the innovative use of cocoa waste in water treatment and bioremediation, thereby promoting sustainable practices that improve water quality and resource management.

This study shows that climate change
has significantly decreased crop yields and heightened food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa, and although adaptation strategies provide some relief, major challenges persist, highlighting the need for targeted resilience policies.

The authors highlight that while urban gardens and green roofs provide crucial benefits like air filtration and cooling, many commonly planted species like birch trees and grasses produce high amounts of allergenic pollen that affects up to 40% of Europeans

Since 2016, there have been significant developments in agrivoltaic farming and the role of solar energy harvesting.

Pesticides are extensively used to improve food production, resulting in ubiquitous pesticide contamination in surface waters due to agricultural runoff.

This chapter focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine ecosystems and bioresources. It emphasizes responsible harvesting, monitoring, and sustainable management of marine biodiversity, which directly aligns with SDG 14’s goal of protecting oceans and marine life.

This chapter aligns with UN SDG Goals 6, 9 and 12 by promoting clean water, reducing pollution, and supporting sustainable water management practices.

This study projects the energy cneeds and carbon footprints of energy centres in Germany by 2030 and maps the pathway towards zero emissions.

This study enhances our understanding of groundwater recharge in arid regions, offering new insights for sustainable groundwater management.