Transdisciplinarity and sustainability science: A response to Sakao and Brambila-Macias in the context of sustainable cities research

Andrew Kirby

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.003

Transdisciplinarity and sustainability science: A response to Sakao and Brambila-Macias in the context of sustainable cities research

Andrew Kirby

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Abstract

In a recent Volume of this journal, authors Sakao and Brambila-Macias ask if we “share an understanding of transdisciplinarity in environmental sustainability research?”. This response to their timely question argues that while transdisciplinarity is highly desirable, the accepted goal of incorporating multiple stakeholders in research projects (T2) may be problematic due to the heterogeneity that this introduces. This challenge is explored in two case studies taken from sustainable urbanism research, one focused on green gentrification, the other upon urban food production. The paper concludes with an endorsement of a sequential program of T1 and T2 research.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	238-245
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Cleaner Production
Volume	210
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.003
State	Published - Feb 10 2019

Keywords

Gentrification
Stakeholders
Sustainable urbanism
Transdisciplinarity
Urban agriculture

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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Environmental Science(all)
Strategy and Management
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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