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The Urban South and the Predicament of Global Sustainability Harini Nagendra and Xuemei Bai, authors of a new Perspective paper in Nature Sustainability, call for a renewed research focus on urbanization in the south and discuss the challenges and consequences of this pursuit.

China’s response to a national land-system sustainability emergency: a perspective piece To move forward with informed, national-scale, transformative SDG implementation, the world should look to China as an example.

World View: Advance the ecosystem approach in cities Xuemei Bai of the Future Earth Urban Knowledge Action Network advocates for an ecosystem approach and the inclusion of the global south in urban research and development in Nature World View

Six transformations needed to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals: major report launched The World in 2050 (TWI2050) initiative has launched a new report, setting out six key transformations that will enable the world to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Several authors from Future Earth projects contributed to this report.

Study Finds “Hidden Harvest” in World’s Inland Fisheries A new study published [this June 18, 2018,] in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says we are dramatically underestimating the role inland fisheries play in global food security.

Open Call - PEGASuS 2: Ocean Sustainability Call for research projects that focus on synthesis research for ocean sustainability; deadline August 6, 2018

Seedbeds of Transformation Conference explored tensions and opportunities towards sustainability in Africa A summary of the conference

Insight from the 2018 Nexus Conference at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Here are the insights gathered from the 2018 Nexus Conference at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which examined how water, energy and food systems are interlinked and what this means for sustainability.

Future Earth names inaugural members to its Advisory Committee The new members, who will help to guide the next phase of Future Earth’s evolution, come from across the globe and include prominent scientists, politicians and business leaders.

Worsening worldwide land degradation now 'critical,' undermining well-being of 3.2 billion people Main cause of species loss; driver of the migration of millions of people by 2050 In landmark 3-year assessment report, 100+ experts outline costs, dangers and options

Biodiversity and Nature’s Contributions Continue Dangerous Decline, Scientists Warn Human well-being at risk. Landmark reports highlight options to protect and restore nature and its vital contributions to people

Envisioning climate-friendly cities Leading researchers from the Future Earth community imagine how cities of the future might look if the world is to avoid dangerous climate change.

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Six transformations needed to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals: major report launchedThe World in 2050 (TWI2050) initiative has launched a new report, setting out six key transformations that will enable the world to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Several authors from Future Earth projects contributed to this report.

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Open Call - PEGASuS 2: Ocean SustainabilityCall for research projects that focus on synthesis research for ocean sustainability; deadline August 6, 2018

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National Committee launches in MongoliaA new national network for Future Earth in Asia kicked off at an event in Ulaanbaatar on 8 June, 2018. Dr. T. Chuluun, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development at the National University of Mongolia, will serve as the first Chair.

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The Urban South and the Predicament of Global SustainabilityHarini Nagendra and Xuemei Bai, authors of a new Perspective paper in Nature Sustainability, call for a renewed research focus on urbanization in the south and discuss the challenges and consequences of this pursuit.

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China’s response to a national land-system sustainability emergency: a perspective pieceTo move forward with informed, national-scale, transformative SDG implementation, the world should look to China as an example.

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World View: Advance the ecosystem approach in cities Xuemei Bai of the Future Earth Urban Knowledge Action Network advocates for an ecosystem approach and the inclusion of the global south in urban research and development in Nature World View

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The Urban South and the Predicament of Global Sustainability Harini Nagendra and Xuemei Bai, authors of a new Perspective paper in Nature Sustainability, call for a renewed research focus on urbanization in the south and discuss the challenges and consequences of this pursuit.

China’s response to a national land-system sustainability emergency: a perspective piece To move forward with informed, national-scale, transformative SDG implementation, the world should look to China as an example.

World View: Advance the ecosystem approach in cities Xuemei Bai of the Future Earth Urban Knowledge Action Network advocates for an ecosystem approach and the inclusion of the global south in urban research and development in Nature World View

Study Finds “Hidden Harvest” in World’s Inland Fisheries A new study published [this June 18, 2018,] in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says we are dramatically underestimating the role inland fisheries play in global food security.

Open Call - PEGASuS 2: Ocean Sustainability Call for research projects that focus on synthesis research for ocean sustainability; deadline August 6, 2018

Seedbeds of Transformation Conference explored tensions and opportunities towards sustainability in Africa A summary of the conference

Future Earth names inaugural members to its Advisory Committee The new members, who will help to guide the next phase of Future Earth’s evolution, come from across the globe and include prominent scientists, politicians and business leaders.

Worsening worldwide land degradation now 'critical,' undermining well-being of 3.2 billion people Main cause of species loss; driver of the migration of millions of people by 2050 In landmark 3-year assessment report, 100+ experts outline costs, dangers and options

Biodiversity and Nature’s Contributions Continue Dangerous Decline, Scientists Warn Human well-being at risk. Landmark reports highlight options to protect and restore nature and its vital contributions to people

Envisioning climate-friendly cities Leading researchers from the Future Earth community imagine how cities of the future might look if the world is to avoid dangerous climate change.

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Open Call - PEGASuS 2: Ocean SustainabilityCall for research projects that focus on synthesis research for ocean sustainability; deadline August 6, 2018

National Committee launches in MongoliaA new national network for Future Earth in Asia kicked off at an event in Ulaanbaatar on 8 June, 2018. Dr. T. Chuluun, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development at the National University of Mongolia, will serve as the first Chair.

The Urban South and the Predicament of Global SustainabilityHarini Nagendra and Xuemei Bai, authors of a new Perspective paper in Nature Sustainability, call for a renewed research focus on urbanization in the south and discuss the challenges and consequences of this pursuit.

China’s response to a national land-system sustainability emergency: a perspective pieceTo move forward with informed, national-scale, transformative SDG implementation, the world should look to China as an example.

World View: Advance the ecosystem approach in cities Xuemei Bai of the Future Earth Urban Knowledge Action Network advocates for an ecosystem approach and the inclusion of the global south in urban research and development in Nature World View

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