Topic Group ISustainability and Science
The first theme centers on Sustainable Development Science as an integrative discipline that connects long-term sustainability challenges with the implementation of necessary transitions across all scales—from global to local—and in all regions of the world. It emphasizes the linkage between short-term actions and long-term strategies. Particular focus is placed on the key concepts and methodologies that underpin Sustainable Development Science. This theme is organized into three topic groups: