10 Insightful SDGi-related Books to Read in 2025

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Find below a selection of SDGi-related books for colleagues interested in keeping up to date with the latest thinking related to SDG implementation and integration.

• Routledge Handbook of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Research and Policy, edited by Ranjula Bali Swain and Peter Dobers (February 2025): This comprehensive handbook explores the effectiveness of the 17 SDGs in driving transformative change towards sustainable development. Featuring interdisciplinary research and case studies from diverse regions, it examines policy frameworks, implementation strategies, and the challenges of achieving global sustainability. An essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working towards the 2030 Agenda.

• Not the End of the World, by Hannah Ritchie (January 2024): Written by a leading data scientist, this book provides an optimistic outlook on climate change, showcasing the progress humanity has made while emphasizing actionable, data-driven solutions to environmental challenges. Combining evidence-based insights with practical strategies, it inspires hope for a sustainable future.

• The Sustainable Development Goals in International Law and Policy, by Erika J. Techera (January 2025): This book provides a concise and accessible examination of the SDGs through the lens of international law and policy. It explores the historical, legal, and developmental context of the goals, their interlinkages, and their role in fostering global peace and prosperity. A valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in sustainable development and international governance. 

• SDGs Amidst Multiple Global Shocks: Challenges and Way Forward in India, by A. Ganesh Kumar, Vijay Laxmi Pandey, and Bharti Nandwani (February 2025): This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to achieving SDGs in India, focusing on policy priorities, economic strategies, and sustainable industrial transformation. It explores key pathways for SDGs like poverty, health, climate action, and gender equality, organized under themes of climate change, health and nutrition, and poverty and inequality. 

• Data-Driven Insights and Analytics for Measurable Sustainable Development Goals, by Tilottama Goswami, Sonal Mobar Roy, and Sabrina Senatore (June 2025): This book connects data with real-world impact, showing how it can address global challenges like poverty, hunger, and climate change. Combining data science with a holistic view of social, economic, and environmental dynamics, it explores how the SDGs intersect and influence each other. With practical examples and actionable insights, it demonstrates how tools like descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics can drive meaningful change.

• Geoeconomics of the Sustainable Development Goals, edited by Lucía Morales, Bernadette Andreosso-O'Callaghan, and Daniel Rajmil (February 2025): This book explores the SDGs through the lens of geo-economics and geopolitics, addressing the intersection of trade, economic integration, and sustainability. With a focus on practical issues, it highlights the challenges of sustainable development and the influence of political and economic dynamics on achieving the SDGs.

• 21st Century Foresight: Shaping the Future for Sustainable Development in South Africa, by Ozcan Saritas, Alexander Sokolov, and Mlungisi Cele (January 2025): This book presents an innovative foresight methodology to address social and economic challenges and advance the SDGs. Using South Africa as a case study, it explores sustainable solutions through Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) strategies, offering tools like scenario planning and big data analysis to tackle global issues like water, energy, and climate change.

• The Elgar Companion to Health and the Sustainable Development Goals, edited by Susannah H. Mayhew and Michael Hammer (February 2025): This book explores the challenges of achieving health-related SDGs amid climate change and conflict. It highlights health as a public good, emphasizing community empowerment, governance accountability, and cross-sector integrated approaches. With global perspectives, it addresses inequality, gender-based violence, urbanization, and food security, offering practical insights for sustainable health systems.

• ENERGY 2040: Aligning Innovation, Economics and Decarbonization, by Suresh Sharma and Deepak Divan (March 2024): This book provides a clear roadmap for balancing economic growth and climate action through innovation and decarbonization. It examines disruptive technologies, energy democratization, and policy solutions to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future. Ideal for anyone seeking actionable insights into the evolving energy landscape.