from Culture Understanding to Social Sustainability via SDGs: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Hong Kong and Beyond

This interdisciplinary book explores how history, cultural memory, and innovation intersect with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to shape resilient and inclusive societies. Drawing on case studies from Hong Kong and beyond, the book examines contemporary challenges such as the "Going North" consumption trend and its impact on traditional local businesses, the preservation of Kowloon Walled City as collective memory, and the revival of old-style food and shop cultures through digital platforms and creative technologies.Through historical inquiry, the book also revisits transregional and global narratives, including the rise of Zheng Yi Sao's pirate confederation in South China, the transformation of citizenship and identity under French colonial rule in Algeria, and the role of endurance sports and climate awareness in advancing SDG-aligned social transformation. Bridging humanities, social sciences, and applied sustainability studies, this book offers scholars, policymakers, and practitioners a fresh perspective on how collective memory and innovation can contribute to economic vitality, social well-being, and sustainable development.