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February 2, 2026Open Access

Deglobalisation? The case for diversified and decentralised global sustainability science

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LPLinwood PendletonGSGiles B. SioenZNZeenat Niazi

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This commentary argues for a decentralised model of sustainability science, promoting local solutions and resilience in global contexts.

Key Points

  • The aim is to promote a resilient approach to sustainability science, focusing on local and diverse knowledge systems.
  • Analyzed recent geopolitical events impacting sustainability science.
  • Proposed a bottom-up model prioritizing local initiatives.
  • Emphasized diverse knowledge sharing across communities.
  • Highlighted the importance of transdisciplinary approaches.
  • Decentralised models are more resilient to global disruptions.
  • Community-led actions support diverse perspectives in sustainability.
  • Recognition of varied cultural meanings of sustainability enhances adaptability.

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Pendleton et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fc37c1c9540dea80dff5https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-283688
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