SDG 17 Research

Monash Business School launched Impact Labs in 2023, a network of six research hubs designed to bridge the gap between academic expertise and industry through interdisciplinary collaboration. The six Impact Labs hubs – Digital Lab, Energy Lab, Green Lab, Mutual Value Lab, Opportunity Tech Lab and SoDa Labs – partner with government agencies, local business, not-for-profits and multinational organisations to accelerate industry transformation and positive change for sustainable societal benefit.

Further relevant SDGs:

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities SDG 13 Climate Action SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

The Monash Sustainable Development Institute’s Evidence Review Service (ERS) is a specialist team of review scientists who provide policymakers with credible research on the impact and effectiveness of different SDG programs and policies relating to issues of ‘real world’ relevance and impact.

In 2023 the ERS conducted a global snapshot of successful government responses to public health challenges to understand their success factors. This review was funded by The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) and contributed to a global effort to help governments around the world optimise impact of their public health efforts. The ERS also conducted 10 rapid evidence reviews and two qualitative studies on breaking cycles of social disadvantage in Australia for The Paul Ramsay Foundation.

Further relevant SDGs:

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities