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A Critical Knowledge Pathway to a Sustainable Future in an Urbanizing Planet

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Explore a critical knowledge pathway for achieving a sustainable future in an urbanizing world through this 20-minute AGU conference talk. Delve into the profound impacts of contemporary urbanization on global environmental change and the challenges it presents for human wellbeing. Examine initial outcomes from a 2014 NSF/Future Earth-funded initiative aimed at developing an interdisciplinary urban research framework. Discover key knowledge gaps, research questions, and opportunities for conceptual and methodological advancements in urban sustainability. Learn about operational mechanisms necessary for successful interdisciplinary urban projects within the Future Earth context. Gain insights into changing scientific approaches, urban hubs, transitions, and synthesis efforts in addressing global urban development challenges.

Syllabus

Introduction
Agenda
Why
Findings
Changing the way we do science
Hubs
Transitions
Synthesis efforts
Who is involved
Examples
Next steps
Global Urban Development
Norman Carbon
Other activities
Thank you

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