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A global map of technological inventions: mapping and characterizing SDG-related patent activity across the world

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posted on 2023-06-10, 05:39 authored by Alfredo Yegros, Tommaso CiarliTommaso Ciarli
This chapter maps inventions that are of potential relevance for specific SDGs. Key findings include: • Only a tiny share (1.9%) of patented inventions between 2001 and 2017 were related to the SDGs • SDG-related inventions mainly focus on SDG 3, SDG 7 and SDG 6, and include market solutions such as drugs and solar panels • Most inventions are generated in high-income countries and in upper-middle income countries • Inventions filed in low-income countries often originate in higher-income countries • Most SDG-related inventions focus on a single SDG, with only a tiny fraction addressing synergies and trade-offs between SDGs • The use of patents can prevent others from using a particular innovation to address sustainability challenges

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  • Published

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STRINGS, SPRU, University of Sussex

Page range

62-71

Book title

Changing Directions: Steering Science, Technology and Innovation Towards the Sustainable Development Goals

Place of publication

Brighton

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9780995786288

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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Tommaso Ciarli

Legacy Posted Date

2022-12-12

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2022-12-12

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2022-12-12

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