The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 universal goals adopted by the UN in 2015. Information for Sustainable Development is a comprehensive resource that discusses the role and importance of data, information, people and society in achieving the targets of these goals. Specifically offering an information science perspective on measuring the performance and assessing the made progress in achieving these. Coverage includes:

- The basics of data, information, metadata and the SDGs

- Targets, indicators and metadata required for measuring achievements and success

- Examples and challenges associated with some metadata

This book provides a global perspective on the current progress of SDGs by comparing regions and examining the challenges each face, including data availability and completeness. Exploring how in addition to data and technology, different human and social issues are vital for achieving success in different SDGs.

This book is for academics, researchers and professionals interested in information science, or those studying to enter the information science field.