Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-89).

Front Matter –- Executive Summary –- 1. Introduction -– 2. Education and Capacity Building -– 3. Localization of the Sustainable Development Goals and Indigenous Knowledge -– 4. Food Systems -– 5. Urbanization -– 6. Decarbonization -– 7. Science, Technology, and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals -– 8. Science and Peace –- 9. Financing to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals –- 10. Moving Forward -– References –- [Appendix] A: Committee on Operationalizing Sustainable Development : Biographical Information -– [Appendix] B: Workshop Agendas -– [Appendix] C: Biographies of Workshop Speakers. "The COVID-19 pandemic and overlapping global crises, including geopolitical conflict and climate change, have made achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) more challenging. The scientific community increasingly recognizes the need to accelerate the adoption of evidence-based, scientifically-sound policies and actions to operationalize sustainable development. This report identifies key research priorities and possible actionable steps to operationalize sustainable development at the global and local levels. Although the scope of the challenges and opportunities are global with many research investigations and actions needed, Operationalizing Sustainable Development to Benefit People and the Planet presents research priorities and possible actionable steps for consideration by U.S. stakeholders."–Publisher’s website.