In a time where deep transformations are needed, such spaces are essential for critically examining our ways of producing and sharing knowledge. They are also key to better equip a community whose job is to contribute to address complex interdependent challenges characterised by a high level of uncertainty and by increasing political tensions throughout the world.
Inter- and transdisciplinary research is complex and requires time, innovative funding schemes, and specific mixes of skills and expertise. Contributing to the necessary transformations of research and education institutions, and providing training opportunities for early career researchers is fundamental.
Transformative research is often rooted in new approaches and narratives, and applied to specific contexts. The resulting outcomes often suffer from a lack of visibility, in the scientific and public arenas, compared to more established, quantitative national-to-global scale studies. Promoting transformative research is critical to legitimising novel approaches and narratives.
The capacity of sustainability science to tackle highly complex issues hinges on leveraging dynamic interactions among multiple perspectives and fostering synergies that arise from these varied and sometimes divergent viewpoints. This principle is transversal – extending across disciplines, approaches, narratives, regions, and career stages – which is why we focus on the links that can strengthen, unite, and enrich this diverse community.
In a time where deep transformations are needed, such spaces are essential for critically examining our ways of producing and sharing knowledge. They are also key to better equip a community whose job is to contribute to address complex interdependent challenges characterised by a high level of uncertainty and by increasing political tensions throughout the world.
Inter- and transdisciplinary research is complex and requires time, innovative funding schemes, and specific mixes of skills and expertise. Contributing to the necessary transformations of research and education institutions, and providing training opportunities for early career researchers is fundamental.
Transformative research is often rooted in new approaches and narratives, and applied to specific contexts. The resulting outcomes often suffer from a lack of visibility, in the scientific and public arenas, compared to more established, quantitative national-to-global scale studies. Promoting transformative research is critical to legitimising novel approaches and narratives.
The capacity of sustainability science to tackle highly complex issues hinges on leveraging dynamic interactions among multiple perspectives and fostering synergies that arise from these varied and sometimes divergent viewpoints. This principle is transversal - extending across disciplines, approaches, narratives, regions, and career stages - which is why we focus on the links that can strengthen, unite, and enrich this diverse community.
Through our open bimonthly webinar series, researchers engaged or wishing to engage in adaptive learning processes get the opportunity to reflect on concepts and theories of change and discuss the practical implications of sustainability science.
Our Autumn School brings together early career researchers working in sustainability science to reflect on current research practices and learn to better engage inter- and transdisciplinary collaborations to contribute to deep societal transformations.
Our annual conference Rencontres des Sciences de la Durabilité convenes the French-speaking research community working on sustainability science. It offers a space for detailed exchanges and reflection on current research practices and themes.
Our Pathways Programme Jeunes Chercheurs Francophones connects francophone students from the North and Africa to support engagement in transformative sustainability science as of early academic career stage.
Our Pathways Communication Grants support innovative ways of communicating scientific outcomes of place-based research projects on pathways for sustainability to educate and engage with non-academic audiences.
Our Pathways Projects aim to encourage inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, further pathways research on the ground in diverse contexts, and support early career researchers interested in working on transformative change.
