Scientists’ call to action: Microbes, planetary health, and the Sustainable Development Goals

Scientists’ call to action: Microbes, planetary health, and the Sustainable Development Goals

Microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and protists, are essential to life on Earth and the functioning of the biosphere. Here, we discuss the key roles of microorganisms in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting recent and emerging advances in microbial research and technology that can facilitate our transition toward a sustainable future. Gi...

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This is the Age of Microbial Technology: Crucial roles of learned societies and academies

This is the Age of Microbial Technology: Crucial roles of learned societies and academies

Microbial technologies constitute a huge and unique potential for confronting major humanitarian and biosphere challenges, especially in the realms of sustainability and providing basic goods and services where they are needed and particularly in low-resource settings. These technologies are evolving rapidly. Powerful approaches are being developed to create novel products, processes, and circular economie...

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The role of microorganisms in achieving the sustainable development goals

The role of microorganisms in achieving the sustainable development goals

Adenike A. Akinsemolu ABSTRACT In January 2016, the 2030 goals for sustainable development were set by the United Nations for achieving environmental, social and economic growth through green methods and cleaner production technologies. The most significant targets of these goals are the fulfillment of basic human needs and desires, since essential human necessities like food, cloth, shelter and health car...

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IUMS Congress 2026


International Union of Microbiological Societies