Abstract
Nearly a decade after their adoption, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) stand at a critical crossroads due to the multi-crisis, i.e., various crises that have emerged concurrently such as COVID-19, inflation, energy-related challenges in global value chains, climate related issues, and war. This Editorial reflects on SDGs current trajectory, highlighting both achievements and growing challenges, including inequality, climate change, and geopolitical instability, which threaten the SDGs progress. Despite their universal appeal and interconnected design, implementation remains uneven and often symbolic. Therefore, the present Editorial explores key barriers such as weak governance, financial shortfalls, and institutional fragmentation, or social-related conundrums, arguing that transformative change requires systemic thinking, political courage, and inclusive action. Hence, as the 2030 deadline is approaching, the SDGs must be revitalized as a moral and practical imperative to secure a just and sustainable future for all.
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