Understanding policy integration of the Sustainable Development Goals: A Network Theory approach

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been much debated but there is no question that their goal to achieve a more balanced and sustainable planet. This study systematically reviewed literature in order determine the key criteria needed implement such goals. A search of Scopus indexed journals as well grey published up March 2020 yielded 114 papers for examination. Using Network Theory approach, found 14 common successful policy integration SDGs. findings from this paper support achievement SDGs needs comprehensive holistic approach them. Through an assessment many different fields study, commonalities or networks occurred demonstrating how one can be means end another. Conclusions consider using assess tourism policies may assist success due its interrelated nature.