Abstract
In our rapidly globalizing world, continuous readjustment of the scientific
basis of sustainable development (SD) is a prerequisite for sustainability. We shed light on the shift in international discourse concerning cultural 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 identified transdisciplinarity, cocreation 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.
basis of sustainable development (SD) is a prerequisite for sustainability. We shed light on the shift in international discourse concerning cultural 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 identified transdisciplinarity, cocreation 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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| Pages (from-to) | 38-43 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | AD ALTA: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |