The research
LUCID research aims to create completely new and unique synergies across natural and social sciences in order to develop new integrated theories and methods for addressing complex sustainability issues.
Four global challenges will be the research focus: climate change, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity and land use change.
These problem researches will be anchored in natural scientific understanding, social science theories and ethical considerations. By pursuing critical and problem-solving research strategies, the research will give theoretical, methodological and pragmatic contributions to the emerging field of “sustainability science”. See LUCID Mission »
The divide between natural and social sciences represents an obstacle to new creative solutions to sustainability problems. LUCID aims to address this divide through transdisciplinary approaches.
The research will be coordinated by the centre of LUCSUS, a focal meeting point in research for LUCID participants from seven disciplines in four faculties at the University of Lund. LUCID will strengthen their co-operation in research and master education and will further develop and expand global networks of outstanding partners on sustainability research in order to provide a range of stimulating and challenging career opportunities for both young and senior researchers. As well, LUCID will participate actively in national and international assessment processes on sustainability and become a strong collaborator in international research enterprises.
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