ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN ACHIEVING SDGs: A BIBLIOMETRIC OVERVIEW 2015-2024

Abstract

Ecosystem services are vital for humanity and are critical in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ecosystem services are the benefits nature provides to people and their integration into strategies is essential for achieving the SDGs. This research aimed to gather all English-language publications indexed in Scopus from 2015 to 2024 and assess how ecosystem services support SDGs through a bibliometric review. We present the survey findings on the role of ecosystem services in achieving SDG targets related to the environment and human well-being, emphasizing their interactions and relevance to Sustainable Development Goals. Understanding how these services support multiple development targets is essential for planning synergistic and cost-effective interventions. This bibliometric analysis highlights the critical role of ecosystem services in sustainable development. This article advocates for a shift in how we approach urbanization and development, placing ecosystem services at the core of sustainable policy and practice. This work will be beneficial to policymakers, urban planners, environmental scientists, and sustainable development practitioners. It provides valuable insights for integrating ecosystem services into policy and decision-making, guiding more effective strategies for achieving sustainability goals. This article advocates for a shift in how we approach urbanization and development, placing ecosystem services at the core of sustainable policy and practice.