Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nanjundan, Preethi; Thomas, Lijo; Indu, P.V.; Eslamian, Saeid Title A name given to the resource Social Inclusion and Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Global Nexus Handbook, Volume 1-3;Volume;3;pp.965-974 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394248087.ch52" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394248087.ch52</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032635502?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032635502?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Nanjundan P., Department of Data Science, CHRIST University, Pune, India; Thomas L., Department of Data Science, CHRIST University, Pune, India; Indu P.V., Department of Data Science, CHRIST University, Pune, India; Eslamian S., Department of Water Science and Engineering, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran Description An account of the resource Sustainability and social inclusion are closely intertwined concepts, both centered on ensuring equal access to opportunities, resources, and participation in decision-makingwhile also committing to the long-term protection of the environment. The essay describes how social inclusion catalyzes sustainable development; more specifically, it illuminates why the inclusion of marginalized groups in economic and environmental policy is so crucial. Including marginalized groups in sustainable development processes catalyzes a variety of views and promotes social justice, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of efforts toward sustainability. Access to resources, employment opportunities, and education go hand in hand in building a just and fair society. Sustainable job opportunities are tied to environmental goals and narrow the economic gap. Equal access to education also allows everybody, regardless of their background, to join in and benefit from the environmentally sound practices. To minimize the inequalities associated with environmental degradation and climatic change impacts on vulnerable populations, environmental justice is key to social inclusion, as every citizen should be represented through buildings that cause minimum damage to the environment. There should be an investment in inclusive urban development, sustainable housing, and infrastructure for human settlement. This paper emphasizes that social inclusion and sustainability goals harmoniously balance each other in the pursuit of an equitable, resilient, and ecologically responsible future. 2026 John Wiley &amp; Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource (SMEs); economic growth; social inclusion; socio-economic status; sustainability; technology Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wiley Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-139424808-7; 978-139424805-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online