Transdisciplinary Research Approaches for Socio-Ecological Transformations
In the face of urgent global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and widespread social inequities, it is clear that traditional research methods must evolve to meet the complexities of our time. This session will explore the vital role of transdisciplinary research in fostering societal and ecological transformations. By engaging multiple forms of knowledge across both academic and non-academic communities, transdisciplinary approaches hold great potential to catalyze sustainable change.
Through this session, we aim to bridge the gap between research and policy by fostering open dialogue among scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders. We welcome contributions that showcase the integration of diverse knowledge systems—ranging from local to global scales—and practical examples of co-production and collaboration. Key themes will include the opportunities and challenges in transdisciplinary research, such as engaging civil society, ensuring meaningful societal impact, and leveraging limited resources for sustainable outcomes.
The session also seeks to showcase innovative methods, such as living labs, action research, and community-based approaches, to understand how they contribute to transformative change. Join us in this timely and essential discussion on how transdisciplinary research can lead to actionable transformations for resilient and sustainable futures.
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After the abstracts collection is published (eLTER Science Conference 2025 Proceedings), ACA disseminates, indexes and archives all abstracts. Each abstract is registered at Crossref and assigned with its own DOI. Further, the authors are welcome to add video recordings of their conference talks or graphic files of poster presentations, which shall be visualised on the abstract’s webpage. Learn more here.
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