Abstract
In our rapidly globalizing world - characterised by growing complexities and uncertainty – continuous readjustment of the scientific basis of sustainable developmennt (SD) is a prerequisite for sustainability and resilience. We shed light on the shift in international discourse concerning culural diversity and SD. We analyse worldviews as a constitutive element of SD, proposing to re-interpret SD as a joint worldview-construct in progress, embracing a multiplicity of visions and knowledges. Through critical literature review, we identify transdisciplinarity, co-creation of knowledge and inra-/inter-cultural dialogue as a necessity for SD to retain its ‚universal‘ appeal. Transversal thinking, biocultural diversity and trends within SD research act as a guide throughout our reflection on knowledge-creation for and interpretation of SD, starting from a worldviews perspective and interdisciplinarity.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Reviewed Proceedings of the Interdisciplinary Scientific International Conference for PhD students and assistants QUAERE 2013 vol. III |
| Place of Publication | Hradec Králové, Czech Republic |
| Publisher | MAGNANIMITAS |
| Pages | 1424-1436 |
| Number of pages <span style="color:red"p> <font size="1.5"> ✽ </span> </font> | 13 |
| Volume | 3 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-80-905243-7-8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | QUAERE 2013 - e-conference, Czech Republic Duration: 20 May 2013 → 24 May 2013 http://www.magnanimitas.cz/quaere-2013 |
Conference
| Conference | QUAERE 2013 |
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| Country/Territory | Czech Republic |
| Period | 20/05/13 → 24/05/13 |
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