Monitoring the Ecological Component of Sustainable Development Goals using Geospatial Information Tools: A Review

Thomas U. Omali¹

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Vol.9 , Issue.1 , pp.92-99, Feb-2022

Online published on Feb 28, 2022

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Abstract :
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprising 17 goals and 169 targets is a global strategy for guiding all nations in the course of changing and managing the social, economic, and ecological dimensions of the world. Quantifying a set of measurable indicators for all the goals is essential for monitoring the progress in accomplishing the SDGs. In this regards, geospatial technology is of great importance. Yet, there is less awareness and understanding specifically at the strategic or decision-making level, of the vital and integrative role of geospatial information in implementing the SDGs. Thus, this article focuses on the role of geospatial information tools in monitoring the ecological component of SDGs. The study is guided by parts of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A thorough search was conducted in reputable electronic databases using specific search keywords. A total of 2,192 papers were gathered, which were subjected to exclusion and inclusion criteria resulting into the selection of 104 papers for review. Furthermore, the topical and methodological trends of geospatial technology studies relating to SDGs were discussed. In the conclusion, limitations were identified and future scope was provided.

Key-Words / Index Term :
environmental, GIS, GPS, remote sensing, SDGs, socioeconomic, technology, United Nation

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