# Data visualization of complex research systems aligned with the sustainable development goals

**Authors:** Francisco Carlos Paletta, Audilio Gonzalez-Aguilar, Lise Verlaet

PMC · DOI: 10.3389/fdata.2025.1562557 · 2025-06-09

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a framework to visualize how research systems align with the Sustainable Development Goals, using CIRAD as an example.

## Contribution

A novel methodological framework combining data visualization and complex systems theory to map research to SDGs.

## Key findings

- CIRAD's research significantly contributes to climate action and food security.
- Network analysis reveals thematic priorities and institutional collaborations.
- The framework highlights SDG interlinkages for strategic decision-making.

## Abstract

This study presents a methodological framework for visualizing the alignment between complex research systems and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), using CIRAD as a case study. By leveraging advanced data visualization and bibliometric analysis, the research maps CIRAD's publications to the SDGs and explores thematic priorities and institutional collaborations. The findings underscore CIRAD's significant contributions to climate action, food security, biodiversity conservation, and rural development. The integration of complex systems theory and network analysis enhances understanding of SDG interlinkages and provides actionable insights for strategic decision-making in research governance.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** SDG (MESH:D002658)
- **Chemicals:** carbon (MESH:D002244)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

6 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12183659/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12183659