Government's Responsibilities And Obstacles In Fostering Sustainable Development

Abstract

This study reviews existing research on governments' role in sustainable development. The study conducts a literature analysis on sustainable development, beginning with general themes and progressing to a detailed review of governments' role in fostering sustainability. Finally, the paper evaluates government challenges and suggests solutions to achieve sustainable goals. The study explores the relationship between sustainability and sustainable development. This study identifies governments as the primary actors responsible for promoting a sustainable society. Governments encounter significant hurdles in achieving this goal. Coordination among stakeholders is a major problem in implementing SDGs. The obstacles are environmental, social, economic, and institutional in character. Governments have a crucial role in coordinating and motivating other stakeholders to promote a sustainable society. Despite academic interest in sustainability and development, research on governments' role and obstacles in achieving the SDGs remains minimal. This article presents an outline of governments' involvement in sustainable development and identifies barriers to achieving sustainable goals. Finally, ideas for future research areas are provided.