Does sustainability emerge from between the scales?
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Bender, Helena and Judith, Kate. 2015. "Does sustainability emerge from between the scales?" Emergence: Complexity and Organization. 17 (1). https://doi.org/10.emerg/10.17357.69fc4cb80d37cf839b28994be1b20259
| Article Title | Does sustainability emerge from between the scales? |
|---|---|
| ERA Journal ID | 36144 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Bender, Helena (Author) and Judith, Kate (Author) |
| Journal Title | Emergence: Complexity and Organization |
| Journal Citation | 17 (1) |
| Number of Pages | 10 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Place of Publication | United States |
| ISSN | 1521-3250 |
| 1532-7000 | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.emerg/10.17357.69fc4cb80d37cf839b28994be1b20259 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://journal.emergentpublications.com/article/does-sustainability-emerge-from-between-the-scales/ |
| Abstract | This paper applies systems thinking and emergence theory to present an understanding of sustainability in terms of the human actions and attitudes required for sustainability to emerge. Sustainability is viewed as an emergent quality that occurs when the interactions within the system, and between the system and its environment are nourishing. We suggest this conception is useful because it indicates the kinds of relationships individuals and groups need to engage in as actors; the responsibilities and importance of observers in recognising emergent patterns; and the significance of the relationship between the actor and observer scales. We aim to identify strategies in these three areas that can best facilitate the emergence of sustainability. Emergence theory is found to be a fruitful framework for generating solutions and stimulating new thinking about defining, monitoring, or acting for sustainability. |
| Keywords | emergence; sustainability; systems thinking; scales |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 419999. Other environmental sciences not elsewhere classified |
| 500304. Environmental philosophy | |
| Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Byline Affiliations | University of Melbourne |
| Open Access College | |
| Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
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