Bridging divides in sustainability science
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Bridging divides in sustainability science. / Lang, Daniel J.; Wiek, Arnim; von Wehrden, Henrik.
in: Sustainability Science, Jahrgang 12, Nr. 6, 01.11.2017, S. 875 - 879.Publikation: Beiträge in Zeitschriften › Kommentare / Debatten / Berichte › Forschung
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T1 - Bridging divides in sustainability science
AU - Lang, Daniel J.
AU - Wiek, Arnim
AU - von Wehrden, Henrik
PY - 2017/11/1
Y1 - 2017/11/1
N2 - Transdisciplinary research between diverse academic and societal actors is a core practice in sustainability science. However, it often seems to fail in delivering new scientific insights while also significantly contributing to sustainability transformations. It is also often experienced as a burden instead of adding value, which leads to fatigue and disengagement. To address these challenges, we propose to bridge four divides: (i) positioning and linking disciplinary and transdisciplinary research; (ii) transferring and scaling insights from real-world experimentation; (iii) opening the "extended ivory towers" and reaching a majority of relevant societal actors; (iv) aligning research practice with broader sustainability values such as collaboration, mindfulness, and altruism.
AB - Transdisciplinary research between diverse academic and societal actors is a core practice in sustainability science. However, it often seems to fail in delivering new scientific insights while also significantly contributing to sustainability transformations. It is also often experienced as a burden instead of adding value, which leads to fatigue and disengagement. To address these challenges, we propose to bridge four divides: (i) positioning and linking disciplinary and transdisciplinary research; (ii) transferring and scaling insights from real-world experimentation; (iii) opening the "extended ivory towers" and reaching a majority of relevant societal actors; (iv) aligning research practice with broader sustainability values such as collaboration, mindfulness, and altruism.
KW - Sustainability science theory
KW - Solutions
KW - Impact
KW - Stakeholders
KW - Engagement
KW - Transformations
KW - Sustainability Science
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85032820207&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s11625-017-0497-2
DO - 10.1007/s11625-017-0497-2
M3 - Comments / Debate / Reports
VL - 12
SP - 875
EP - 879
JO - Sustainability Science
JF - Sustainability Science
SN - 1862-4065
IS - 6
ER -