Transdisciplinary complexity science: deepening system understanding for sustainability

Lynn A. Jager (), Michèlle Bal, Mara Baudena, Karlijn L. Broek, Natalie Davis, Henk A. Dijkstra, Ine Dorresteijn, Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis, Ioanna Lykourentzou, Ángeles G. Mayor, Elisa Omodei, Carla Alvial Palavicino, Marijn Stok, Anne R. Bruggen, Claudia E. Wieners, Silja Zimmermann and Brian J. Dermody
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Lynn A. Jager: Utrecht University
Michèlle Bal: Utrecht University
Mara Baudena: Utrecht University
Karlijn L. Broek: Utrecht University
Natalie Davis: Free University Amsterdam
Henk A. Dijkstra: Utrecht University
Ine Dorresteijn: Utrecht University
Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis: Utrecht University
Ioanna Lykourentzou: Utrecht University
Ángeles G. Mayor: Complutense University of Madrid
Elisa Omodei: Central European University
Carla Alvial Palavicino: EIT Climate KIC
Marijn Stok: Utrecht University
Anne R. Bruggen: Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment
Claudia E. Wieners: Utrecht University
Silja Zimmermann: Utrecht University
Brian J. Dermody: Utrecht University

Palgrave Communications, 2025, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-10

Abstract: Abstract The complex and contextual nature of sustainability challenges demands an approach that integrates quantitative complexity science with transdisciplinary approaches to create an integrated understanding of system change. We present a systematic literature analysis from an emerging field we term Transdisciplinary Complexity Science for Sustainability and derive best practices for how this research approach can foster learning and action for sustainability. Based on our analyses, we identify key areas for future research and provide concrete recommendations for carrying out Transdisciplinary Complexity Science for Sustainability.

Date: 2025
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