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11月5日至6日，聯合國2027年《全球可持續發展報告》亞太區域磋商會議在韓國仁川舉行。寧波諾丁漢大學經濟系系主任、經濟學教授Sarah Cook受邀出席，并作為聯合國秘書長安東尼奧·古特雷斯任命的新一屆獨立科學家小組成員，參與該報告的編制工作。

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尋求各方共識，推動2030議程加速落實

本次會議是新一屆獨立科學家小組首次線下面對面交流。來自亞洲各國和地區的專家學者、地方政府代表、社會組織及聯合國相關機構齊聚一堂，共同探討加快推進2030年可持續發展議程，并推動《全球可持續發展報告》的編制工作。

《全球可持續發展報告》由聯合國大會授權，每四年發布一次，旨在強化科學、政策與社會之間的銜接，并對能夠支持實現2030可持續發展目標的科學研究和進展進行評估。

“作為2030年前的最后一份報告，2027版報告不僅將關注如何加速實現2030可持續發展目標，也將展望2030年之后的發展方向。”

Cook教授表示，“目前，僅約20%的指標有望按計劃實現，而部分目標甚至出現倒退。疫情、地緣政治緊張和資金支持減少等多重挑戰顯著放緩了當前進展。這份報告將充分展現過往經驗與科學證據，助力政策制定者加速變革，規劃下一階段的可持續發展路徑。”

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貢獻寧諾智慧，詮釋可持續發展擔當

此次Cook教授獲任編制《全球可持續發展報告》，不僅體現了她在可持續發展與社會經濟研究領域的學術貢獻，也再次印證了寧諾在可持續發展領域的創新與影響力。

Cook教授指出，“主流經濟學往往將效率與增長置于首位，但在可持續發展的背景下，我們需要以‘超越GDP’的視角重新審視經濟增長，將環境成本與關懷勞動力等隱性價值納入經濟核算體系。經濟學固然能為政策決策提供分析工具，但它也必須不斷發展，真正將福祉、公平與可持續性納入核心框架。”

她進一步強調，大學在推動可持續發展轉型中可以發揮更加重要的作用。

“高校不僅可以參與可持續發展相關研究，在自然科學與社會科學領域推動創新，也能幫助社會各界理解相關議題的進展與不足。更重要的是，大學在提升公眾意識與引導行為改變方面具有獨特價值。實現可持續發展目標離不開個人行為的轉變。通過教育，大學能夠激發青年群體的責任感，引導他們成為未來推動可持續發展變革的領導力量。”

以聯合國可持續發展目標為引領，寧波諾丁漢大學不僅成立了環境可持續發展委員會，通過科研、教育、校園運營及社會參與，與本地及全球伙伴攜手開展具有深遠影響的行動，更將可持續發展深度融入學校的2030戰略規劃，彰顯其在全球可持續發展進程中的責任與擔當。

UNNC Professor appointed to Independent Group of Scientists for UN Global Sustainable Development Report

Professor Sarah Cook, Head of the School of Economics at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General as a member of the group of independent scientists tasked with preparing the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR).

Produced every four years under a mandate from the UN General Assembly, the Global Sustainable Development Report aims to strengthen the science–policy–society interface and provide an assessment of the scientific knowledge that can support progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

As the final report before 2030, “The report will not only examine how we can accelerate progress towards the 2030 Goals but also explore what comes beyond 2030,” said Professor Cook. “At present, we are off track: only around 20% of indicators are likely to be met by 2030, while some are even regressing. The pandemic, broader geopolitical tensions, and reduced financial support have all significantly slowed progress. This report will therefore reflect on lessons learned and scientific evidence, helping policymakers accelerate change and plan for the next phase of sustainable development.”

From 5 to 6 November, Professor Cook participated in the first in-person gathering of the Independent Group of Scientists (IGS), held in Incheon, Republic of Korea. The meeting brought together IGS members, regional experts, government representatives, and stakeholders from across Asia and the Pacific to exchange evidence, insights, and lessons aimed at accelerating progress towards the 2030 Agenda.

Professor Cook’s appointment to the Independent Group of Scientists is a testament to her exceptional expertise in economic and social development and her dedication to advancing impactful policy research.

Her research has broadly focused on issues of equality, gender and social justice in development processes, particular in developing economies and in China. She noted: “Mainstream economics prioritises efficiency and growth, but in the context of sustainable development, we must move beyond GDP as the sole measure of progress and include environmental costs and care work that GDP ignores. Economics can offer powerful tools for decision-making, but it must also evolve—integrating wellbeing, equity, and sustainability as core values in our economic systems.”

She further emphasised that universities play a vital role in promoting the SDGs. “They can contribute through research and innovation across the natural and social sciences, and help society understand both progress and gaps on specific issues. Beyond research, universities play a key role in raising awareness and shaping behaviour. Achieving the SDGs requires changes at the individual level. Through education, universities can inspire young people to recognise their responsibilities and take action as future leaders of sustainable change.”

圖文來源：Andy Wang，United Nations Office for Sustainable Development

電子編輯：Suri An

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