Networks & Sustainability
Sustainability is inherently a multidimensional concept considering how humans and ecosystems can co-exist, within planetary limits, for both the present and future generations. In a general sense, sustainability translates into developing and perpetuating human/social practices that are in alignment with the preservation of ecosystems. Increasingly, however, sustainability also encompasses an awareness of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by members of the UN in 2015.
Our research cluster of Groningen-based scholars approaches the concept of sustainability via the use of a variety of network tools and approaches. We operate under the premise of co-creation, i.e. that each of us has a unique perspective on the phenomena of sustainability and networks, and that via processes of mutual respect and increased understanding, we can arrive at deeper, more holistic view of what constitutes sustainability from a network perspective.
Our range of skills stems from the multidisciplinary nature of our group, with members coming from the fields of Communication & Journalism, Economics, Economic Geography, Education, Human Geography, International Relations, Media, Science & Engineering, Economics & Finance, Social Complexity, Social Psychology, and Sociology. Despite these disciplinary differences, we share commonalities in our theoretical approaches and network-based methodological toolkits, as well as our concern for improving our understanding of the links between networks and sustainability.
Our list of members is found below. Please feel free to reach out to any of us if you have any questions or would like to join our group.
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