Generating Knowledge and Action for the Transition to Sustainability

<strong>Centre for Economic Studies and Planning School of Social Sciences, JNU</strong> Seminar by <strong>Rimjhim Aggarwal</strong> Arizona State University <strong>Generating Knowledge and Action for the Transition to Sustainability</strong> <strong>Abstract:</strong> In this talk I will discuss the framework for teaching and research in the emerging field of ''sustainability science,'' a problem driven field that addresses fundamental challenges of human–environment interactions. This framework integrates understanding of: a) coupled human-natural systems as complex adaptive systems; b) alternative futures given the inherent uncertainties; c) normative framings to evaluate alternative future states; and d) governance strategies needed to transition towards a desirable state. I will discuss the challenges that sustainability poses for mainstream economics and illustrate these challenges with ongoing multidisciplinary research on evolution of cooperation in the management of common water resources. <strong>Tue Oct 13, 2015</strong>