Microorganisms, climate change, and the Sustainable Development Goals: progress and challenges

In the review titled "Microorganisms, climate change, and the Sustainable Development Goals: progress and challenges" published in Nature Reviews Microbiology, Janet K. Jansson articulates the indispensable role of microbiology in combatting climate change. As we near the 2030 deadline for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, this article highlights the essential contributions of microbial research in sustaining terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. It details the integration of microbial processes with SDGs 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life on Land), demonstrating how microorganisms are pivotal in tackling global environmental challenges. This review serves as a crucial update on the progress and remaining obstacles at this key moment in our global sustainability efforts.