Utilizing international networks for accelerating research and learning in transformational sustainability science

A promising approach for addressing sustainability problems is to recognize the unique conditions of a particular place, such as problem features and solution capabilities, and adopt and adapt solutions developed at other places around the world. Therefore, research and teaching in international networks becomes critical, as it allows for accelerating learning by sharing problem understandings, successful solutions, and important contextual considerations. This article identifies eight distinct types of research and teaching collaborations in international networks that can support such accelerated learning. The four research types are, with increasing intensity of collaboration: (1) solution adoption; (2) solution consultation; (3) joint research on different problems; and (4) joint research on similar problems. The four teaching types are, with increasing intensity of collaboration: (1) adopted course; (2) course with visiting faculty; (3) joint course with traveling faculty; and (4) joint course with traveling students. The typology is illustrated by extending existing research and teaching projects on urban sustainability in the International Network of Programs in Sustainability, with partner universities from Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. The article concludes with challenges and strategies for extending individual projects into collaborations in international networks.

Wiek, ArnimArizona State University (author)
Lang, Daniel J.Leuphana University Lüneburg (author)
Yokohari, MakotoUniversity of Tokyo (author)
van Breda, JohnStellenbosch University (author)
Olsson, LennartLund University,Lunds universitet,LUCSUS,Samhällsvetenskapliga institutioner och centrumbildningar,Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten,LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies),Departments of Administrative, Economic and Social Sciences,Faculty of Social Sciences(Swepub:lu)micl-lol (author)
Ness, BarryLund University,Lunds universitet,LUCSUS,Samhällsvetenskapliga institutioner och centrumbildningar,Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten,LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies),Departments of Administrative, Economic and Social Sciences,Faculty of Social Sciences(Swepub:lu)micl-bne (author)
Morato, JordiPolytechnic University of Catalonia (author)
Segalàs, JordiPolytechnic University of Catalonia (author)
Martens, PimMaastricht University (author)
Bojórquez-Tapia, Luis A.National Autonomous University of Mexico (author)
Evans, JamesUniversity of Manchester (author)
Leuphana University LüneburgArizona State University (creator_code:org_t)

In:Sustainability Science: Springer Science and Business Media LLC11:5, s. 749-7621862-40651862-4057

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