Transdisciplinary complexity science
deepening system understanding for sustainability
Lynn A. de Jager (TU Delft - Energy and Industry, Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM), Universiteit Utrecht)
Michèlle Bal (Universiteit Utrecht)
Mara Baudena (Universiteit Utrecht, IMAMOTER - C.N.R. Sensors and Nanomaterials Laboratory, National Biodiversity Future Centre)
Karlijn L. van den Broek (University of Heidelberg, Universiteit Utrecht)
Natalie Davis (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Henk A. Dijkstra (Universiteit Utrecht)
Ine Dorresteijn (Universiteit Utrecht)
Carlijn B.M. Kamphuis (Universiteit Utrecht)
Ioanna Lykourentzou (Universiteit Utrecht)
Ángeles G. Mayor (Universidad Complutense de Madrid)
Elisa Omodei (CEU: Central European University)
Carla Alvial Palavicino (EIT Climate KIC)
Marijn Stok (Universiteit Utrecht)
Anne R. van Bruggen (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM))
Claudia E. Wieners (Universiteit Utrecht)
Silja Zimmermann (Universiteit Utrecht)
Brian J. Dermody (Universiteit Utrecht)
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Abstract
The complex and contextual nature of sustainability challenges demands an approach that integrates quantitative complexity science with transdisciplinary approaches to create an integrated understanding of system change. We present a systematic literature analysis from an emerging field we term Transdisciplinary Complexity Science for Sustainability and derive best practices for how this research approach can foster learning and action for sustainability. Based on our analyses, we identify key areas for future research and provide concrete recommendations for carrying out Transdisciplinary Complexity Science for Sustainability.
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