End poverty in all its forms everywhere: SDG 1 addresses poverty by focusing on income distribution, access to resources, and Economic development strategies that foster inclusive growth. Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) contribute by creating poverty alleviation programs, microfinance initiatives, and strategies for sustainable livelihoods. EMS promotes entrepreneurship and provides tools like microfinance to help lift people out of poverty. Furthermore, EMS concentrates on policies and strategies that stimulate economic growth, which is crucial for poverty reduction.

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End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture: SDG 2 involves achieving food security, agricultural economics, food distribution systems, and nutrition management. Through the Supply Chain Management research, the EMS plays a role in optimizing supply chains, improving agricultural productivity through efficient resource management, and contributes to food security policies.

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Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages: The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) contributes to SDG 3 through interdisciplinary research that includes health services, public health policies, and healthcare management. EMS promotes workplace policies that enhance health and employee well-being, ensuring healthier and more productive environments. By integrating health economics, management, and policy development, EMS plays a crucial role in advancing health and well-being for all ages.

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Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all: Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) fosters educational equity and inclusion, ensuring all students have access to quality education. EMS also offers extended programs for students who do not initially qualify to study at the university, helping them to access higher education. Additionally, EMS trains educational leaders, engages with communities, and supports lifelong learning initiatives, contributing significantly to inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

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Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls: The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) promotes SDG 5 by conducting gender research, developing inclusive curricula, and advocates for workplace policies that support gender equality. In addition, Economic Management Sciences address gender equality through diversity management, inclusive leadership practices, and policies promoting equal opportunities.

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Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all: The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) supports SDG 6, which aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, through various initiatives. EMS conducts research on water resource management and sustainable sanitation practices. It develops policies and strategies to improve water access and sanitation services, particularly in underserved areas. EMS also educates students and stakeholders on water conservation and sustainable practices, advocating for responsible water use and management. By addressing these issues comprehensively, EMS contributes to achieving SDG 6 and promoting global access to clean water and sanitation.

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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all: Lack of access to energy supplies and transformation systems is a constraint to human and economic development. The environment provides a series of renewable and non-renewable energy sources i.e., solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biofuels, natural gas, coal, petroleum, uranium. Increased use of fossil fuels without actions to mitigate greenhouse gases will have global climate change implications. Energy efficiency and increase use of renewables contribute to climate change mitigation and disaster risk reduction.

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Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all: Preserving the environment is key to support sustainable economic growth as the natural environment plays an important role in supporting economic activities. It contributes directly, by providing resources and raw materials such as water, timber and minerals that are required as inputs to produce goods and services; and indirectly, through services provided by ecosystems including carbon sequestration, water purification, managing flood risks, and nutrient cycling. Sustained and inclusive economic growth is a prerequisite for sustainable development, which can contribute to improved livelihoods for people around the world. Economic growth can lead to new and better employment opportunities and provide greater economic security for all.

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Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation: The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) supports SDG 9 by conducting research on sustainable industrial practices, technological innovation, and infrastructure development. EMS develops policies and strategies to foster resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and drive innovation. Through education and training, EMS equips students with the skills needed to advance industrial efficiency and innovation, contributing to economic growth and sustainable development.

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Reduce inequality within and among countries: EMS supports SDG 10 by researching and addressing economic and social inequalities. The faculty develops policies aimed at reducing disparities in income, access to resources, and opportunities. EMS also promotes inclusive economic growth and social protection programs, ensuring that marginalized and disadvantaged groups benefit from development initiatives. By fostering equitable education and advocating for fair labor practices, EMS plays a crucial role in reducing inequality within and among countries.

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Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable: EMS contributes to SDG 11 by researching urban development, sustainable housing, and community resilience. The faculty develops policies and strategies to create inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. EMS educates students on urban planning, sustainable transportation, and environmental management. By promoting innovative solutions for urban challenges and supporting community engagement, EMS helps build sustainable cities and communities that enhance the quality of life for all residents.

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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns: Economic Management Sciences contributes to responsible consumption and production through green supply chain by promoting the adoption of sustainable sourcing practices, ensuring that raw materials are obtained in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner to maintain sustainable sourcing. Furthermore, Economic and management Sciences optimizes logistics and transportation to reduce carbon footprints and improve efficiency, through green logistics.

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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts: Economic Management Sciences contribute to climate change through Sustainable Leadership institute with corporate social responsibility which integrates social and environmental concerns into their operations and interactions with stakeholders. It goes beyond profit-making to include responsibilities to society at large. Economic management Sciences focuses on efficiency and cost-reduction, industrial growth and expansion, which historically has led to increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to reliance on fossil fuels. Economic Management Sciences encompasses Economic policies and marketing strategies that often promote consumerism, leading to higher production levels, waste, and energy consumption, all contributing to climate change.

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Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development: Economic and Management Sciences contributes to Life below water through green supply chain by promoting sustainable supply chains that minimize the environmental impact on marine ecosystems, such as using eco-friendly materials and reducing carbon footprints. Furthermore, Economic and Management Sciences encourages businesses to adopt corporate social responsibility strategies that include marine conservation efforts, such as reducing plastic use, supporting ocean clean-up projects, and ensuring sustainable sourcing of seafood.

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Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss: The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) supports SDG 15 by conducting research on sustainable land use, conservation, and biodiversity management. EMS develops policies that promote sustainable agricultural practices, forest management, and land restoration. It also educates students on environmental economics and the importance of preserving natural habitats, contributing to the protection and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems.

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Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels: EMS supports SDG 16 by fostering research on governance, anti-corruption measures, and institutional effectiveness. It provides education on ethical leadership, public administration, and conflict resolution. EMS promotes transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making processes through policy development and training programs, contributing to the creation of peaceful and just societies with strong institutions.

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Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development: EMS promotes SDG 17 by encouraging collaborative research and partnerships between academia, industry, government, and non-governmental organizations. It facilitates knowledge sharing, capacity building, and resource mobilization to support sustainable development initiatives. EMS also develops frameworks for effective public-private partnerships, enhancing the ability to achieve all other SDGs through collective action and shared expertise.

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