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🌍 New Editorial: Charting the Course for the Next Decade of Sustainability Research and Innovation 🌍 We are living in the Anthropocene—a time when societal change is urgently needed as we push the limits of our planet. 🌱 Addressing the complex sustainability challenges of our time requires innovative, inter- and transdisciplinary approaches and Future Earth has been taking positive steps in this space. ✨ I'm excited to share that our Editorial for the Special Collection in the Cambridge University Press journal: Global Sustainability is now online and available. This Editorial brings together insights from the works developed by leading scholars to explore cutting-edge sustainability knowledge, interdisciplinary methods, cultural dynamics, and strategies for sustainable transformations. Featuring 12 enticing manuscripts, this collection offers insights that will shape future research, guide policy, and direct funding to create a more sustainable world on: 🔹 Evolutionary and ecological processes 🔹 Governance and policy 🔹 Land use and climate change 🔹 Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research A big thank you to all the authors who contributed from within and outside Future Earth and to the rest of the editorial team Steven McGreevy Judit Ungvári, PhD Faten A. Bahar and Sirkku Juhola for their tireless efforts in making this possible. Together, we are supporting sustainability research! 🔗 Editorial: https://lnkd.in/gQJCW4Mn 🔗 Special Collection: https://lnkd.in/gyPfwi4t #Sustainability #Research #FutureEarth #Anthropocene #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #Policy #Innovation #TransdisciplinaryScience #EnvironmentalGovernance Authors: Sibylle Schroer Rees Kassen Denise Margaret Matias Frances Harris Davnah Urbach Cornelia B. Krug Ariane de Bremond Odirilwe Selomane Sandrine Paillard Paul Shrivastava (The Club of Rome) Vivek Anand Asokan Erin Kawazu and many more... (Image provides on overview of Future Earth's Global Research Networks)

🎉 Thrilled to have completed the Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Development course from the University of Geneva! This experience has given me invaluable insights and tools for sustainable natural resource management and deeper understanding of how ecosystem services (ES) play a crucial role in policy and decision-making. Prof. Martin Schlaepfer’s thoughtful curiosity was truly contagious, driving me forward throughout the course. His iterative approach created a positive, cumulative momentum that enriched the entire learning experience. Pavan Sukhdev's perspective and the idea that an honest ES valuation can have real positive impact is a fascinating view which made a lot of sense. Prof Mike Hannis's focused criticism of the ES method is setting me up to be vigilant of slippery slopes and actively engage in critical reflection. Brigitte Baptiste ’s insights have illuminated the role of indigenous communities and cultural values in shaping Ecosystem Services, prompting me to reflect deeply on my own cultural perspectives. Prof Juliet Fall's examination of the potential pitfalls of ES method, her firm inquisition of sociological consequences, and ultimately questioning the credibility of ES felt like a healthy sentiment that is necessary for any new concept. Prof Anthony Lehmann's calm inquisitiveness and unique insights are much appreciated; this is especially visible when he enables fellow speakers during interviews. Here's a snapshot of what I learned: 🌍 Understanding the link between ecosystem services and sustainable development for managing shared resources 💰 Valuing ES economically while respecting diverse cultural perspectives on nature and biodiversity 📜 Exploring the historical and ethical dimensions of ES, and how these relate to modern policy trends 📊 Applying technical tools like remote sensing and predictive modeling to monitor and map ES across scales 🤝 Recognizing strategies to mainstream ES in governance for global impact With these skills, I’m excited to drive projects that balance development with sustainability and promote ecosystem-friendly policies. Grateful to everyone who made this course a success! #EcosystemServices #Sustainability #ProfessionalGrowth #NaturalResourceManagement #UniversityOfGeneva

Fresh addition to your favourite library! 😀 I have for years been puzzled by the fact that my scholarly community – which is united by a grave concern about sustainability problems – most often ignores factors associated with the natural environment when analyzing transformative innovation. In this paper, I question this socio-technical paradigm and argue for a more comprehensive socio-techno-ecological approach. In a nutshell, if the ambition is to build knowledge that safeguards the natural environment, it must be represented in analytical frameworks. Thanks to Thomas Taro Lennerfors and Helena Fornstedt at Uppsala University for a great collaboration! https://lnkd.in/ddcNXJWF

Look forward to seeing you in Rotterdam! #Collaboration is at the heart of innovation, and nowhere is this more critical than in the environmental sector. As we face global challenges such as climate change, pollution, and resource management, working together across borders is essential to finding sustainable solutions. 🌍 Join Us for the EU Project Research Results Outreach Day! 🌍 On 3rd October, we are organizing an EU Project Research Results Outreach Day in Rotterdam to present key findings and discuss implementation opportunities. This event is not only an excellent platform for sharing knowledge, but also a chance to explore how these results can be applied in real-world scenarios. 🤝 Why EU-China Collaboration is Key 🤝 Environmental issues know no borders, and neither should our efforts to address them. Engaging with China, one of the largest players in global sustainability, is crucial for the effective implementation of solutions. By working together at the EU level, we can build stronger frameworks, share innovative technologies, and drive environmental progress on a global scale. Let’s seize this opportunity to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and most importantly, discuss how we can turn research into action. 📅 Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. We look forward to seeing many of you there! #EUResearch #Sustainability #Collaboration #EnvironmentalSolutions #EUChina #ResearchToAction #SustainabilityInnovation

🌎 This week we presented at the 16th International Social Innovation Research Conference held at the Berner Fachhochschule BFH, the case study of an Italian cooperative and their aims to achieve efficient circularity by Asia Guerreschi and the work carried out by Climate Circular Coop at Università degli Studi di Ferrara 🌎 This is a ongoing qualitative research to investigate how this particular case study was able to implement certain circular strategies and which were the challenges. 🌳 Also which cooperative elements aided into the process, wondering if these variables could be replicated. 📌 Do you know of circular coops? Tell us in the comments!

🗓 5th September! 11 - 12.00 Mathai, LUCSUS, Biskopsgatan 5! Professor Kimberly Nicholas' research spans many topics, all with focus sustainability and sustainability science. Join us on Thursday for a Research smorgasbord with Kimberly, covering six areas: 1.    Effective climate action to reduce emissions fast and fairly 2.   Sustainable land and food systems 3.   Advancing the field of sustainability science 4.   Sustainability science education 5.   Impacts of climate change on winegrowing 6.   Science communication for research impact

The Pint of Science festival has begun. Tonight is your chance to hear from Jeroen Dobbelaere about his journey from science to #sustainability management. Dare I say that we need many more organizations - including and particularly corporates - to bring actual sustainability experts into #sustainabilitymanagement roles. At the moment too many businesses rely on juniors or industry experts who lack a bigger picture perspective or the requisite expertise and seniority to make an impact. 🧩🧩🧩 #sustainablebusiness

📢 Spring and summer often entail conferences at universities, and in the upcoming weeks, Åbo Akademi University will host a series of significant research conferences. Tomorrow, a Nordic #environmental #socialscience conference will commence, in collaboration with the Turun yliopisto - University of Turku! A deeper collaboration between environmental and social research is crucial for gaining a better understanding of today’s complex #sustainability challenges and ensuring the well-being of future generations! 🌱🤝 https://lnkd.in/eH6eEFe5

Exciting news! 🎉 Marja Spierenburg and Thijs Bosker are introducing the new BSc Science for Sustainable Societies at Leiden University. How can we tackle environmental challenges and societal transitions through an interdisciplinary approach? Starting in September 2025, students will explore this question in depth as part of the programme, which combines natural and social sciences to create practical solutions for complex sustainability issues. #Sustainability #InterdisciplinaryScience #LeidenUniversity #SustainableSocieties

🎓 Explore how you can build your career towards a sustainable future with our upcoming webinar on the Master of Science in Sustainability Management programme, jointly implemented by UNITAR and Schiller International University. 💻 This webinar will introduce you to this new and innovative programme that will provide you with interdisciplinary knowledge spanning global development, ecology, economics and ethics for you to become a well-rounded leader in any business. Don't miss the opportunity to learn what this programme is all about and ask your questions! 🗓️ 22 July 🕐 3:30 p.m.  (CEST) 📍 Online Check the comments below for the registration link ⬇️ #Webinar #MasterSustainabilityManagement #StudyAbroad