Project

Sustainability Nexus Forum (SNF)

SNF, which focuses on the Nexus approach, emphasises the importance of collaboration and coordination at all levels, as a viable way to achieve global sustainable transformation.

Date Published
6 Nov 2025
Expected Start Date
01 Jan 2023
Expected End Date
31 Dec 2025
Project Type
Research and Capacity Development
Project Status
Active
Project Website
https://link.springer.com/journal/550

Sustainability is a topic that has emerged at the forefront of global discussion, and among the international community. As such, it has been well-acknowledged that the traditional siloed planning and management practices of past eras are not sufficient to address the complex and interconnected challenges faced by the world at present. To support the identification of new solutions to overcome these challenges, the journal, Sustainability Nexus Forum (SNF) has been derived from three main assumptions, with the first being that of Sustainability as a concept, with the global sustainability transformation having been laid out in the 2030 Agenda and in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To achieve these Goals, inter- and transdisciplinary research, and their translation into effective policy implementation remain issues to be addressed. Second, that the sustainability transformative task cannot be achieved with a traditional siloed approach. Rather, a nexus perspective that considers the interconnectedness of different groups, sectors, scales, and policy levels, is urgently needed. Third, the Journal provides a much-needed forum to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas among stakeholders across a range of sectors, scales, and policy levels. This platform will enable these stakeholders to engage in dialogues, debate, and shall discuss those issues related to sustainability and transformative efforts.  

SNF is proud to be an international journal that is committed to stimulating societal impact by moving past traditional 

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