Legal Implementation of the Elements of Security in the Sustainable Development Goals Performed by the Local Communities

Abstract

This chapter aims to assess how security elements could be integrated into the context of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The study is based on a systematic interpretation of the applicable internal legal regulations of the Republic of Slovenia, international legal conventions of the United Nations and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and selected European Union regulations and directives in the current and future regulation of sustainable development. To achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in local communities, the issue of good governance and regional security will also need to be addressed. This can be achieved by applying Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria, which have been effective in corporate governance practices in detecting adverse impacts on the environment, employees, human rights, human health, etc., and through developing mechanisms for controlling non-financial risks, such as corruption, lack of integrity, unethical, or other unlawful practices.