Daniel J. Lang

TL;DR: In this paper, a conceptual model of an ideal-typical transdisciplinary research process is synthesized and structures such a set of principles from various strands of the literature and empirical experiences, looking at challenges and coping strategies as experienced in transdisciplinary sustainability projects in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia.

TL;DR: It is argued that many sustainability interventions target highly tangible, but essentially weak, leverage points (i.e. using interventions that are easy, but have limited potential for transformational change), and there is an urgent need to focus on less obvious but potentially far more powerful areas of intervention.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors assess the growth and scientific impact of transdisciplinary sustainability research, the methods used and how three key characteristics of transdisciplinarity research (process phases, knowledge types and the intensity of involvement of practitioners) are implemented.

TL;DR: The transdisciplinary case study approach (TCS) as mentioned in this paper is a research and teaching approach developed and elaborated at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) as a means of transition support.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide a systematic review of urban ecosystem services research, which addresses the combined domain of ecosystem services and urban development, and highlight six challenges aimed at strengthening the concept's potential to facilitate meaningful inter-and transdisciplinary work for ecosystem services.