Advancing sustainability science: report on the International Conference on Sustainability Science (ICSS) 2009 |
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Authors: | Joanne Kauffman |
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Institution: | (1) Paris, France |
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Abstract: | As a new discipline, sustainability science poses a challenge to researchers focused on issues in sustainable development
world wide. Although definitions vary, three characteristics appear to be fundamental: sustainability science is transdisciplinary,
provides integrated analysis, and is aimed at action. There is clearly a need for such a science to address complex contemporary
issues. Yet the question remains how to go about advancing this new integrated approach. The ICSS2009 conference was organized
to address this question. This article, based on the conference report, provides a summary of the deliberations and highlights
recommendations to advance this new science including creation of a global network of networks in sustainability science. |
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